

An Exit Interview with SF Transit Director Jeff Tumlin
Jan 7, 2025
In this discussion, Jeff Tumlin, the former director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, reflects on his challenging tenure leading Muni through a pandemic that drastically altered public transit. He sheds light on the recovery of Muni compared to BART and the essential adaptations made during this period. Tumlin discusses the impacts of rideshare services, the complexities of urban infrastructure, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement for improving transit in San Francisco. His insights provide a glimpse into the future of urban transportation.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Adapting Transit: Lessons from a Pandemic
01:56 • 6min
Streamlining Government Procurement Processes
08:14 • 2min
Navigating Urban Infrastructure and Transit Development
10:34 • 4min
Navigating Muni's Post-Pandemic Landscape
14:38 • 19min
Examining the Impact of Rideshare on San Francisco Transit
33:18 • 4min
Revamping San Francisco's Transit Landscape
37:15 • 15min
Community Reflections on Muni's Leadership and Reliability
52:19 • 2min