San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the consequences could be severe if voters reject measures intended to support transit funding.<\/p>\n
“Failure of these measures would be devastating for communities and our economic recovery. If both the Regional Transit Measure and Prop H fail, traffic on the Bay Bridge would more than double during peak hours here in San Francisco alone. The report estimates 73 million additional miles driven on our streets every year. If these transit cuts move forward,” Lurie said.<\/p>\n
MORE: What is causing the overnight Bay Bridge backups, leaving drivers frustrated? Caltrans responds<\/a><\/p>\n State Sen. Jesse Arregu\u00edn, who represents the East Bay and co-authored Senate Bill 63<\/a>, also known as the Connect Bay Area Act, said recent transit disruptions offer a glimpse of what could happen if agencies reduce service.<\/p>\n “We’ve seen what’s happened when BART has melted down over the past year. Commutes that increased people up, people and stuck on the road. Imagine that happening every single day. And that’s what’s at stake with this election,” Arregu\u00edn said.<\/p>\n State Sen. Scott Wiener, a co-author of SB 63, urged Bay Area residents to consider the broader effects of transit service reductions, including impacts on those who do not regularly use public transportation.<\/p>\n “Data that came out today shows that, yes, transit is essential for transit riders and if BART collapses and if Muni and Caltrain and AC transit cut service, transit riders won’t be able to get to work, won’t be able to get to school, will be able to go shopping. But when we also know and what is proven again today is that even if you don’t use public transportation, it also matters for you,” Wiener said.<\/p>\n MORE: This Bay Area commute ranked California’s most frustrating, new survey finds<\/a><\/p>\n The Regional Transit Measure and Proposition H seek to provide funding to help buses and trains continue operating as transit agencies across the region face budget shortfalls. Supporters say passage of the measures would help avoid major service reductions.<\/p>\n The Regional Measure would increase sales taxes for 14 years by one-half cent in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and by 1 cent in San Francisco.<\/p>\n Proposition H would generate additional funding for Muni through a parcel tax on San Francisco home and condo owners.<\/p>\n Opponents argue transit agencies should pursue other options before seeking additional taxpayer funding.<\/p>\n
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