Name: 'FASTER' Bay Area
Start: 2019-12-04T16:00:00
End: 2019-12-04T17:30:00
Location: California Historical Society

The Bay Area’s transportation system was ahead of its time when it was first built, but regional improvements have not kept pace with increased rider demand over the past 50 years. With 27 different operators across 9 counties, our system has become fragmented and confusing, and leaves driving as the only option for many commuters - leading to congested roads and lives dominated by traffic. The need for a regional, seamless transit network is greater than ever.

FASTER Bay Area is a proposed November 2020 ballot measure led SPUR, the Bay Area Council, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and key equity, environmental and community allies, with the intention of raising up to $100 billion over 40 years for transportation projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The measure will enable massive investments in regional rail and express bus, along with key policy changes to ensure that this transformed network connects seamlessly, is affordable to our most vulnerable riders, and can be delivered quickly and inexpensively.

Join SPUR’s director of policy, Nicholas Josefowitz to hear how the initiative is progressing and have your say on how the measure should be developed. This event is for SPUR business members. Please RSVP here to reserve your seat.

+ Nicholas Josefowitz / Director of Policy, SPUR

Nicholas Josefowitz Biography
Nick founded and ran a solar energy development company and served as BART director, where he led efforts to pass and issue a $3.5 billion infrastructure bond, transition BART to 100% renewable power and pass state legislation to enable new housing at BART stations. He is currently a commissioner for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and serves on the board the Water Emergency Transportation Authority. He has served on the boards of Capitol Corridor, the San Francisco Environment Commission and SPUR.

What: Business Breakfast in San Francisco
When: Wednesday, December 4th, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: California Historical Society, 678 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

The SPUR Business Breakfast Series is a benefit of SPUR Business Membership. There is no charge to attend. Please RSVP through Eventbrite and email Henrieta Muradzikwa at [email protected] to inquire about Business Membership or if you have any questions.