Okay, good morning. Thank you all for coming out today. Were very happy to be here. My name is ed rifkin, im the other ed, director of transportation. And as the transportation director, i oversee the sfmta which is the agency that is charged with implementing the citys transit first policy. And what our goal, what the citys goal and the transit first policy is is to make sure that everybody can get around San Francisco, that everyone can get to where they need to go. It is an important part of making the economy of San Francisco work, to making the quality of life good and better. But its not just get around San Francisco any old way. This is San Francisco, and we have values that we bring to our Transportation System. We want people to get around in a way that steps lightly on the environment. We want people to get around in ways that are enjoyable. And that really contribute to what makes San Francisco special, such as our wonderful cable cars. But above all, we want to make sure th
And through the captains newsletters to talk to people about sensible driving and about paying attention as theyre walking and moving through the city. If we could ask anything of the walking public, were all in love with our little devices now. Im addicted to mine. But as we walk, we need to be mindful of where were walking and we need to be looking up and paying attention. Our most were most vulnerable when we are walking and were not looking. So, please, i know its a busy time of year. Its the holidays. We all have a lot of things on our minds and were trying to keep ourselves on schedule. But look up and look around before you step off. Take that extra minute. We ask the same thing of the driving public which is why were out there making traffic stops every day, enforcing the texting driving laws, educating or citing as it seems fit. All of our activities are aimed at bringing those numbers down and making this a safe Holiday Season and a safe city as we go forward. So, thank you v
Have renewable energy. It makes me very happy because in italy we have been following this path for a very long time. For example in the First Six Months of this year we installed Photovoltaic Panels larger than the United States all put together. It shows you the extent of the revolution happening. I am sure Italian Companies will be happy to work with the local institutions that have started to generate projects that will somehow go in that direction, and also we want to have parties and communication activities to show the people in the street that it is important to have sustainable behaviors and not to leave a Carbon Footprint behind us. [inaudible] yeah, if i understand correctly because you said about the innovation if we . [inaudible] yeah, okay. Well, were going to have in the museum of Computer Science in Mountain View an exhibition show casing what italians have done to create Silicon Valley. I mentioned one person but there are many other examples. Along with that we will h
Boss as a member of the mta board of directors, jerry lee. Thank you, thank you. I know that when i speak on behalf of the board of directors, were really encouraged of the efforts that were involved with in terms of being at the starting point of square one. This is a critical moment for our city in terms of the efforts of making the streets more attractive and safer for pedestrians. I also want to acknowledge the work of the sustainable Street Division who has helped in getting these speeds at the schools reduced. This strategy will help bolster their efforts in making the city streets a lot safer for pedestrians to walk in. Thank you very much. Thank you, director lee. One of our, one of our strong partnerships is with the Police Department. We kind of share responsibility for managing the public rightofway and enforcement as you heard from mayor is absolutely a part of the strategy. So, its a very Important Partnership for us and very glad to have the Police Department so ably repr
Being at the starting point of square one. This is a critical moment for our city in terms of the efforts of making the streets more attractive and safer for pedestrians. I also want to acknowledge the work of the sustainable Street Division who has helped in getting these speeds at the schools reduced. This strategy will help bolster their efforts in making the city streets a lot safer for pedestrians to walk in. Thank you very much. Thank you, director lee. One of our, one of our strong partnerships is with the Police Department. We kind of share responsibility for managing the public rightofway and enforcement as you heard from mayor is absolutely a part of the strategy. So, its a very Important Partnership for us and very glad to have the Police Department so ably represented here, but more importantly, on the task force and working with us every day. So, very happy to have one of the great leaders of the Police Department, deputy chief denise chef. Its a very tall man. Good mornin