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good morning committee, my name is leo, i am the chief financial officer for the san francisco-will transportation agencythank you for hearing our quarterly update today on our general obligation bond program. next slide. thank you. so the overview is that we are very excited about what's been accomplished under this program. we are conscious of the fact that we haven't expended the second issuance as quickly as he would have liked, but we are proactively working to reprogram and to adjust our program to make sure that we are able to expand the funds on projects that can move quickly and to be strategic about the way we are using these bond funds. in the overview, we have expended 90 3% of the first issuance issued in june 25th officials was issued in january 20 which about $30 million expended, and we have ten projects that have been completed to date. next here you can see an overview of the different areas in which the ponderous program i will not go over each other a summary of some of the major programs we were able to do. this shows the big picture. the total bond was authorized for $20 million. we
good morning committee, my name is leo, i am the chief financial officer for the san francisco-will transportation agencythank you for hearing our quarterly update today on our general obligation bond program. next slide. thank you. so the overview is that we are very excited about what's been accomplished under this program. we are conscious of the fact that we haven't expended the second issuance as quickly as he would have liked, but we are proactively working to reprogram and to adjust our...
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san francisco and golden gate ferries but a handful of other lines. >> the temporary facility we've been talking about will primarily serve franciscof the y 2021. thevel other agencies continues the shakeup of san francisco's transportation rhythm. from cars and ubers to muni buses, b.a.r.t., bikes, and ferries. >> parking and traffic isn't going to get better on its own. we have to do things to get people on to other modes of transportation. >> reporter: by 2017, about half of san francisco commuters used sustainable transit says sfmta spokesperson paul rose. with the help of those ferries, and warriors fans, he says the number could hit 80% in the next decade. >> i think it's a great idea. as much ferry traffic as possible. >> come in on the ferry, nice and convenient to get to the venue. that's perfect. >> reporter: perfect especially on a day like today. as for why here at pier 48, the port of san francisco says because it has sound infrastructure, it doesn't require any dredging, and it can be up and running quickly by october the latest, possibly by september. reporting live here from oracle park, sam brock, nbc bay area news. >> looking forward to it, sam, thank you. >>> netflix is aiming to ban the term, chick fl
san francisco and golden gate ferries but a handful of other lines. >> the temporary facility we've been talking about will primarily serve franciscof the y 2021. thevel other agencies continues the shakeup of san francisco's transportation rhythm. from cars and ubers to muni buses, b.a.r.t., bikes, and ferries. >> parking and traffic isn't going to get better on its own. we have to do things to get people on to other modes of transportation. >> reporter: by 2017, about half...
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san francisco are optimistic high speed rail will eventually reach the temporarily closed salesforce transit center too. >> past the point of no return. >> san francisco's metropolitan transportation agency is still moving forward with plans to bring high speed rail and caltrain to the center. 1.3 mile tunnel from fourth and ki ets. >> the case for high speed rail will only grow over time as the freeways get more congested, as the population grows. i think there will be more impetus and more momentum towards getting high speed rail done. >> in the meantime, work guess on in the central valley with fingers crossed for a bay area connection some day. dion lim, abc7 news. >> now barring no more major delays, the high speed rail authority expects to be carrying passengers between bakersfield and merced by 2027. >>> in the south bay, the nfl draft is days away. john lynch opened up the war room for the media today. the 49ers have the second overall pick of the draft. it's the fourth year in a row that they're picking in the top they're prepared for all options. most analysts say they'll tak nick bowssa. >>> there could be local talent hearing their names called at the draft. we have a list of
san francisco are optimistic high speed rail will eventually reach the temporarily closed salesforce transit center too. >> past the point of no return. >> san francisco's metropolitan transportation agency is still moving forward with plans to bring high speed rail and caltrain to the center. 1.3 mile tunnel from fourth and ki ets. >> the case for high speed rail will only grow over time as the freeways get more congested, as the population grows. i think there will be more...
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dozen parking enforcement officers will patrol the streets around san francisco's chase center on game day. the decision came from the municipal transportation agency hire 26 additional parking officers. transportation are officials are urging people to take public transportation. >> will have a number of signs struck the area letting people know parking is restricted during these times. we will have additional parking control offices around the area letting people know what they can and cannot do and moving traffic through intersections so there are not any blockages. >> when it opens in 5 months, the chase center will hold 18,000 people but the arena will only have 950 parking spaces. >>> the contra county health department will be posting color-coded placards on food trucks. cristina rendon reports county health officials say they will conduct regular health inspections of mobile food facilities over the next few weeks. >> that is the sound of carlos' mini burgers being made to perfection. we found him serving meals from his food truck in san ramon. >> -- >> reporter: roughly 200 food trucks in contra costa county will receive colored placards f
dozen parking enforcement officers will patrol the streets around san francisco's chase center on game day. the decision came from the municipal transportation agency hire 26 additional parking officers. transportation are officials are urging people to take public transportation. >> will have a number of signs struck the area letting people know parking is restricted during these times. we will have additional parking control offices around the area letting people know what they can and...
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san francisco to our knowledge is the only city in the country in which public health has the opportunity to co-chair the task force with our transportation agency. my presentation will focus on the key goals. we had 23 traffic-related deaths in 2018. our second lowest number of deaths in recorded history of over 14 100 years in san francisco. as dr. colfax acknowledged, each traffic fatality is a tragic loss of life on our streets and hits home with respect to our friends, family, loved ones and co-workers. for that reason alone we're committed to ensuring that there's no loss of life on our city streets. vision zero is co-chaired by dph and sfmta. we have a task force that meets for accountability we also report to the board of supervisors and offices of the transportation authority committee and are organized by safe streets, safe people, safe vehicles and vision contribute to all those that are critical to contributing to safe streets and legislative agenda is what i'll be describing. core principles align with public health. a focus on saving lives. on prevention and on equity. we we know we will not realize vision zero with respect to our streets without equity
san francisco to our knowledge is the only city in the country in which public health has the opportunity to co-chair the task force with our transportation agency. my presentation will focus on the key goals. we had 23 traffic-related deaths in 2018. our second lowest number of deaths in recorded history of over 14 100 years in san francisco. as dr. colfax acknowledged, each traffic fatality is a tragic loss of life on our streets and hits home with respect to our friends, family, loved ones...
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the san francisco municipal transportation agency and asked the board of supervisors more than $60 million to purchase new trains. but to the vote was scheduled to happen at a meeting tomorrow and will be continued to a future date. will have more the story for you, coming up at 12:30. >>> we're learning new information about the contract agreement that ended oakland seven day teacher strike earlier in the year. the double cost the school district an estimated $36 million through the year 2021. the cost of the contract will reportedly put the district over budget by more than $463,000 over the next 3 years. however, the oakland unified school district maintains that they can a for the contract. they will have more grants to cover the expenses. >>> the city of oakland launched a new program is a steps of the campaign against the problem of illegal dumping. volunteers spent several hours picking up trash in east oakland. the cleanup campaign is designed to illustrate a growing trash disposal problem in oakland and many other major u.s. cities. >> the city and the county has come together to address the problem because it is a public safety and public health condition. we live here. we
the san francisco municipal transportation agency and asked the board of supervisors more than $60 million to purchase new trains. but to the vote was scheduled to happen at a meeting tomorrow and will be continued to a future date. will have more the story for you, coming up at 12:30. >>> we're learning new information about the contract agreement that ended oakland seven day teacher strike earlier in the year. the double cost the school district an estimated $36 million through the...
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will be with us for the next few days. >> thank you, steve. >>> there is a push for changes to make stran streets safer for pedestrians in san francisco. >> this comes after the municipal transportation agency said that 12 pedestrians have died so far this year. >> a person was hit by a car just last night. >> reporter: it happened last night at 37th avenue and fulton. the person that was hit was taken to the hospital are life-threatening injuries. the driver stayed on scene and the police are investigating. the transportation agency wants to make the streets safer and end all traffic deaths in the city. at a meeting, the director tom mcgwire introduced a quick bill strategy. it gets the work done faster than capital projects and it is not permanent. it lets officials see what wurts and doesn't work. one woman says she walks a lot and she is happy to hear of the improvement. >> i think all precautions are good. i think that san francisco knows that everyone takes public transportation. everyone is on the street. not a lot of the residents are in cars. i think the city can always do a better job of protecting the pedestrians. >>> the quick bill project includes adding posts and paint on bike
will be with us for the next few days. >> thank you, steve. >>> there is a push for changes to make stran streets safer for pedestrians in san francisco. >> this comes after the municipal transportation agency said that 12 pedestrians have died so far this year. >> a person was hit by a car just last night. >> reporter: it happened last night at 37th avenue and fulton. the person that was hit was taken to the hospital are life-threatening injuries. the driver...
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san francisco's new chase center once even's kickoff in september. the municipal transportation agency announced yesterday their hiring 26 additional parking officers to be on patrol during events and games. transportation officials say parking will the chase center on those days and they are urging people to take public transit to avoid traffic jams. >> we will have #inch drop the area number signage throughout the area. we will have additional officers around the area letting people know what they can and cannot do and moving traffic through intersection so there are no blockages. >> the chase center will hold 18,000 people. the first events are metallica and san francisco's symphony concert on september 6. the first warriors preseason game is on october 5 against the lakers. >>> frank is here with a look at some of the stories we are working on for ktvu fox 2 news at 5:00. it could cost more if you don't bring your own bag? >> yes, we are talking about shopping in san francisco getting more expensive. coming up tonight a 5:00, the proposal to increase the fee for shopping bags and an outright ban on plastic produce backs. >>> plus we are hearing from an incredibly fortunate family . >> this is remarkable. a car almost hit this
san francisco's new chase center once even's kickoff in september. the municipal transportation agency announced yesterday their hiring 26 additional parking officers to be on patrol during events and games. transportation officials say parking will the chase center on those days and they are urging people to take public transit to avoid traffic jams. >> we will have #inch drop the area number signage throughout the area. we will have additional officers around the area letting people...
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san francisco municipal transportation agency they tell us doors on the train are safe. all the trains have passed compliance and safety test. the statement comes after disturbing video that willw you right now obtained by the san francisco examiner. it is tough to watch. you could see the woman highlighted in the video. her hand appears to get trapped in the door. she is dragged on the platform and thrown on the tracks. they are exploring door enhancements on several trains to provide protection on unsafe behavior as trying to grab the drawer door as they're trying to leave the station. they asked the border supervisor for more than $60 million to buy new trains. this supervisor told the examiner the vote was supposed to happen tuesday and it may be continued to a future date. it would be irresponsible to approve taxpayer money for more trains as the utility commission investigates. a spokesperson says we are investigating what occurred and why. we are looking at the door concerned and the couplers issue on the new cars. as for the woman you saw in the video she was taken to the hospital after being dragged by the train. she was seriously hurt. she is now recovering. >>> knew
san francisco municipal transportation agency they tell us doors on the train are safe. all the trains have passed compliance and safety test. the statement comes after disturbing video that willw you right now obtained by the san francisco examiner. it is tough to watch. you could see the woman highlighted in the video. her hand appears to get trapped in the door. she is dragged on the platform and thrown on the tracks. they are exploring door enhancements on several trains to provide...