Update: Greenbelt Alliance is disappointed that San Francisco voters rejected Proposition L, also known as Fund the Bus, which would have increased funding for Muni and improved essential access to public transit, pedestrian safety, and equity for all of San Francisco’s residents. According to the SF Chronicle, “both measures L and M received majorities, but because Measure M received more votes, Measure L has failed.”
With the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which runs Muni, facing a deficit of over $239M annually, Prop L would have used revenue from a new gross receipts tax on ride-hailing companies in San Francisco, which could have brought in $25 million a year to support public transit in the city. Learn more about Proposition L and the Fund the Bus campaign!
We’re disappointed that this loss might incur in cut resources for Muni. With additional resources, Prop L would support San Francisco communities by improving access to public schools, libraries, and the city’s green spaces. Doing so would help meet our climate goals as a region. Transit initiatives like Prop L help create less car-dependent communities, reduce greenhouse gases, and support local economies—while helping us realize our climate goals as a state. We look forward to supporting future transit measures.
Originally published on September 23, 2024.
