Investigation on Targeted Ticketing SFMTA

Prioritize Riders’ Rights: It’s essential to uphold disability rights, civil rights, the right to public space, and the right to transportation. All transit stops and facilities must comply with ADA guidelines. No rider should face discrimination from employees based on sex, gender, race, religion, color, or national origin.

Funding: Implement a 5% revenue tax on the top-earning companies in San Francisco. Focus on the top 80-85 companies, assigning one to manage each line of transit. This plan ensures free transit for all riders while boosting tourism and the local economy. Companies operating in the city have a community resource obligation. *“No more unethical investments in genocide, ICE, or surveillance.”

Limit Surveillance: No additional cameras should be installed on transit routes unless there is community consensus through a vote. We must protect one another. Riders should have access to bus camera recordings if they appear in them, with public access allowed and faces blurred out. There will be city accountability for all employees captured on camera.

Current Employees: All transit workers, including drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and ticketing officers, should receive a living wage. They should have the option to transfer to different departments while maintaining this wage of $40/hour in San Francisco. *This option will be revoked if they are found guilty of civil rights violations.

Investigation on Targeted Ticketing: A thorough investigation will be conducted regarding allegations of targeting communities in Bay View, Hunter’s Point, and Mission. If SFMTA officials are found guilty of these civil rights violations, they will be removed from their positions and barred from working for People’s Transit.

Jobs Guarantee: A job guarantee will be provided to any community member seeking employment with city transit, with a living wage as outlined above. Available jobs include muni operators, mechanics, cleaners, electricians, and positions in community resource centers or information roles.

Resource Center: Addressing the city's surplus resources, this center will be located near major transit hubs, offering community resources, food, and care. Riders can contribute to this resource center by donating their fare, pantry items, personal care products, or their time. This serves as an alternative for former Proof of Payment Officers who prefer not to transition to another local job.

Community Centered: The focus is on community service, not profit-making for the city. We should look to companies like Google and those in AI for funding. Additionally, there should be community art displayed in stations and on transit vehicles, emphasizing support for communities targeted by SFMTA's predatory ticketing practices.

**Prioritize Riders’ Rights:** Ensure that all riders' rights are respected, including disability rights, civil rights, the right to public space, and the right to transportation. All transit stops and facilities must adhere to ADA laws. Employees must not target riders based on sex, gender, race, religion, color, or national origin.

**Funding:** Implement a 5% revenue tax on the top-earning companies in San Francisco. This would apply to the top 80-85 companies, with one tax allocation for each line of transit. Transportation should be free for all riders. Encourage tourism, bolster the local economy, and enforce community resource obligations for businesses operating in the city. *“No more unethical investments in genocide, ICE, or surveillance.”

* **Limit Surveillance:** No additional surveillance cameras should be installed on transit routes unless proposed and approved by the local community. Riders should have access to bus camera recordings if they appear in the footage. Public access to recordings should ensure that faces are blurred for privacy. There must be city accountability for all employees captured on video.

**Current Employees:** Transit workers, including drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and ticketing officers, should receive a living wage and have the opportunity to choose their department while retaining this wage. The base pay should be $40 per hour in San Francisco. *However, this option will be rescinded for individuals found guilty of civil rights violations.*

**Investigation on Targeted Ticketing:** A thorough investigation should be conducted into allegations of biased ticketing practices in Bay View, Hunter’s Point, and Mission. If civil rights violations are proven, SFMTA officials involved should be removed from their positions and barred from reemployment with People’s Transit.

**Jobs Guarantee:** A job guarantee should be established for community members seeking employment with city transit, ensuring a living wage as mentioned earlier. Available jobs should include roles such as muni operators, mechanics, cleaners, electricians, and staff for community resource centers and arts programs.

**Resource Center:** Given the abundance of resources in the city, a resource center should be developed near major transit hubs to provide community resources, food, and care. Riders who wish to contribute can donate their fare cost, pantry items, personal care products, or volunteer their time. This center can also serve as an alternative for former Proof of Payment Officers who choose not to transition to other local workforce roles.

**Community Centered:** The focus should be on public service rather than generating revenue for the city. Instead of prioritizing profit, explore partnerships with Google and AI companies. Incorporate community art into stations and transit vehicles, specifically highlighting communities that have faced predatory ticketing practices by SFMTA.