San Francisco, CA connects commuters to Treasure Island locations with its autonomous shuttle pilot
The nine-month Loop pilot operates two Beep self-driving shuttles on a route through central Treasure Island. Commuters ride for free and the seven-stop route starts and stops at Ship Shape Community Center. The Loop runs seven days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with stops serviced every 20 minutes. Local officials are evaluating if autonomous shuttles complement the existing Muni 25 bus line, function well in daily traffic, and serve commuter needs.
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San Francisco, CA takes trauma-informed approach to unhoused residents with HEART pilot
The one-year pilot creates a Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team (HEART) with project partner Urban Alchemy. HEART members receive extensive training covering topics like naloxone administration, first aid, and de-escalation. The city's Department of Emergency Management deploys HEART for all non-emergency calls to 311 and 911 operators involving unhoused residents. HEART will link each resident with necessary services through city agencies and community service providers.
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San Francisco, CA conducts Direct Cash Transfer trial for support of homeless young adults
UpTogether manages unconditional cash payments of $1,500 per month to 45 participants. Eligible residents are aged 18 to 24 years old and currently experiencing homelessness. Larkin Street Youth Services connects DCT recipients with education, housing, and case management services. The city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and Google provided $4.5 million for the two-year pilot in hopes of reducing chronic homelessness among young adults.
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San Francisco, CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People pilot addresses economic inequities
The GIFT pilot provides monthly payments of $1,200 to 55 transgender and non-binary residents. This 18-month program prioritizes applicants who are also homeless, formerly incarcerated, or live with disabilities. San Francisco is working with Lyon-Martin Community Health Services and The Transgender District on additional services like mental health counseling and financial guidance. GIFT responds to outsized poverty and discrimination faced by transgender residents.
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San Francisco, CA trials complimentary graffiti removal for neighborhood businesses
Businesses face city inspection and removal fees if they fail to quickly clean graffiti. The two-year pilot mobilizes a six-member Public Works team for the free removal of graffiti on private premises. Business owners call the city's 311 line to report graffiti and schedule exterior wall cleaning. San Francisco approved the pilot for improved blight prevention without added costs for businesses re-emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Francisco, CA considers establishing a "night mayor" to revitalize downtown's nightlife scene
The city of San Francisco is considering a proposal from nightlife advocates to establish a "night mayor" position in order to revitalize downtown after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Francisco, CA Opportunities in Technology campaign recruits technologists for public employment
Local officials sought the best message for attracting San Francisco's community of innovators to public jobs. Market research found that many potential applicants valued purposeful work equal to or more than the salaries offered by tech companies. Recruiting efforts emphasized the possibilities for secure employment and innovation in systems engineering jobs. The Opportunities in Technology page lists current exams for tech-related roles with the city government.
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