Your Feedback Helps Shape Muni's Budget
As part of the budget process for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, the SFMTA is considering both fare increases as well as changes to fees and fines.
Comment on the budget and proposed changes to fares, fees and fines at an upcoming Board of Directors Meeting:
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400
You can also provide feedback by sending an email to Budget@SFMTA.com or calling 415-646-2299.
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Recommendations: Fare Changes
| Single Ride Clipper (FY26-27) | Single Ride Cash (FY26-27) | Monthly Pass (FY26-27) | Single Ride Clipper (FY27-28) | Single Ride Cash (FY27-28) | Monthly Pass (FY27-28) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Fares | $2.85 | $3.00 | $86.00 | $2.85 | $3.00 | $86.00 |
| Eliminate Clipper Discount + Increase Fare Year 2 (Recommended) | $3.00 | $3.00 | $90.00 | $3.10 | $3.10 | $94.00 |
Recommendations: Transit Fare Revenue
| Recommendation | Description | FY 26-27 ($M) | FY 27-28 ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decomission MuniMobile | Next Generation Clipper supports fare media, like Lifeline Pass, so Muni Mobile is no longer needed. | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Simplify Cable Car Ticket | $12 Single Ride Cable Car Ticket AND $18 Cable Car Plus (2 free youth) | $2.3M | $2.8M |
| Eliminate Clipper Discount/ Increase Fares Year 2 | With tap to pay, there is no longer a need to incentivize use of Clipper. Clipper discount is unnecessary. No increase to cash fares in Year 1. | $4.5M | $8.0M |
|
Daily Fare Capping* *targeted for Summer 2027 |
Provides unlimited daily rides after paying for the first two rides. Improves convenience and benefits low-income house who pay as they go. (Projected revenue loss would be offset by eliminating Clipper discount). |
-$1.3M | -$1.6M |
How we used your feedback
The proposed recommendations would help reduce the SFMTA's deficit and complement the work being done to find additional internal cost savings and efficiencies. In October 2025 the SFMTA deployed a city-wide survey to collect feedback on the community's transportation priorities going into the two year budget cycle. This feedback has informed the development of the SFMTA's budget and the proposed changes to fares, fees and fines.
Feedback on maintaining Muni service
84% of people said "Maintaining the speed, frequency, and reliability of Muni buses and trains” is their first or second transportation priority." “Muni is vital to all San Franciscans. Maintaining services on all routes is the key to keep this city moving," commented one responder.
- The SFMTA is recommending a budget that maintains Muni service without cuts.
Feedback on Muni fares
70% of people said it is "extremely" or "very" important to maintain reduced fares for seniors and low income residence. “As a low income senior Muni is irreplaceable and the city should make it one of its number one priorities," said one comment.
- The SFMTA is recommending maintaining all free and reduced fare discount programs. Learn more about all Muni fares at SFMTA.com/Fares.
65% of people said it is “Not important” or “Somewhat important” to keep fares lower for riders using Clipper cards than those paying cash.
- The SFMTA is recommending eliminating the Clipper discount.
Recommendations: Parking Revenue
| Recommendation | Description | FY 26-27 ($M) | FY 27-28 ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase citation late penalties by 10% | Unpaid citations subject to two late penalties and special collections fee. Default policy is to increase $1 or 2%. Recommendation would increase fees 10% | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Increase meter rates $.25 in FY37-38 | In spring 2025, SFMTA implemented a $0.25/hour rate increase city-wide with no impact to utilization. Recommendation would implement same increase in FY27-28 | $0.0M | $4.4M |
| Increase meter recovery fees for construction and temporary no-parking permits | Fees are charged to offset loss of meter revenue. Recommendation would raise fees over two years consistent with meter rates. | $0.6M | $1.2M |
| Pass through credit card fees for online citation and parking permit fees | Implement 2.5% per transaction fee. Customers will be provided with option to pay via e-check at no charge. | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| Reduce select parking violation fines | Reduce fines for violations that do not impact traffic safety, such as curbing wheels. | $-0.5M | $-0.5M |
Parking revenue has continued to grow since the pandemic low, driven by increased use, and additional increases in parking fines and permits. The budget recommendations are modest proposals that keep most fines and fees flat, with exception of small, targeted increases. SFMTA policies offset the impact of fines and fees on the most vulnerable.
The SFMTA recommends maintaining the following:
- Existing tow subsidies.
- No expansion of parking meter hours in evenings or Sundays.
- No increases to citation fines.