Jeffrey Tumlin

Former Director of Transportation at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with expertise in city transit policy and street safety, providing perspective on AV interactions and emergency response.

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Jan 7, 2026 • 55min

San Francisco Blackouts Raise Concerns about PG&E and Robotaxis

Joe Eskenazi, managing editor at Mission Local, discusses the recent blackout that left many San Francisco residents in the dark, highlighting the cascading failures of PG&E. Jeffrey Tumlin sheds light on the complications faced by autonomous vehicles like Waymo during emergencies. Brad Templeton offers insights on how AVs can learn from outages and improve their responses. San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood calls for accountability, seeking hearings on emergency protocols and the reliability of power sources, raising important questions about city safety and future regulations.

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