San Francisco transportation officials are looking at more ideas to save costs and earn a bit more revenue over the next two years as the city’s transportation agency faces a looming $307 million deficit at the start of the 2026–27 fiscal year.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering increasing parking meter rates, eliminating discounts for Clipper users, and simplifying some of its Muni fares, based on staff recommendations. In total, the SFMTA could save $30 million over the next two years,
At Tuesday’s Board of Directors meeting, the agency’s director of revenue development, Diane Hammons, presented the board with several proposals for discussion. On Muni fares, staff are proposing eliminating the Clipper discount. Currently, the discount is 15 cents, while cash-paying riders pay $3…