Funding from Prop L will ensure that Paratransit programs continue
Did you know that San Francisco’s existing ½ cent transportation sales tax is one of the largest funding sources for the city’s Paratransit programs, including ADA Paratransit, the Essential Trip Card, and Van Gogh? In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, the half-cent sales tax provided 32% of the funding needed to run the Paratransit programs – programs that give older adults and people with disabilities the ability to travel to vital services and activities independently. Without this funding, our communities will suffer. But you can do something to make sure that doesn’t happen! You can vote “yes” on Prop L.
Passage of Prop L would renew our transportation sales tax, ensuring that Paratransit retains its baseline funding. Not only that, but thanks to the work of advocates, the new Proposition ensures that Paratransit programs get an even bigger percentage of the sales tax revenue. This will ensure that Paratransit not only meets current and increased demand, but that important programs like the Essential Trip Card and Van Gogh shuttles can continue.
Paratransit isn’t the only reason it’s important that we pass Prop L, though. The renewed transportation sales tax will fund other important improvements, including sidewalk curb ramps, audible pedestrian countdown signals, and upgraded and new BART and Muni elevators and escalators.
Your vote matters! In June 2022, a funding measure for Muni failed by an extremely narrow margin. We can’t let that happen to Prop L, or we’ll see a rapid decline in transportation service in the city, and a crisis in Paratransit service.
Vote Yes on Prop L!
For more information on Prop L, see San Francisco’s November 8, 2022 Voter Information Pamphlet.
Many of you are signed up for the Essential Trip Card — a great low-cost taxi program for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities in San Francisco. We get a lot of questions about the card, so we wanted to share some common questions and answers here.