my name is kevin ortiz. as a child of san francisco, some of my earliest memories on the 14 of 22 fillmore. i have seen firsthand how transit is vital to a healthy and vibrant society. having never owned a car in my lifetime, not because i didn't want to but rather because there is no need to. for communities that are disenfranchised, transit is a critical component, not only for success but also for survival. i've had the honor to live in various parts of san francisco. whether it was waiting for the 44 in the dark over in mission, are not knowing if the 108, now the 25 would even show up at all i have lived many different transit experiences. transit equity is at the core of these experiences and drives me. overall, these extremes have shown me consistencies in our transit particularly in communities of color. there is no reason we should have transit deserts. especially in one of the wealthiest cities in the nation. i've been fortunate to have become active in the mission community with the san francisco