Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Julie Kirschbaum as the new permanent Director of Transportation for the SFMTA, marking a significant milestone as the first woman in this role. Kirschbaum, who was acting since Jeffrey Tumlin's departure, has extensive experience in transportation, including leading the transit division through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her guidance, the SFMTA has seen record-high customer satisfaction ratings. Advocates from various transportation organizations have voiced strong support for her leadership and are eager to collaborate on improving Muni service and addressing financial hurdles.
Julie Kirschbaum brings two decades of transportation experience, being the first permanent female Director of Transportation in San Francisco, tackling unprecedented challenges since the pandemic.
Advocates praised Kirschbaum's proven leadership in improving Muni reliability and customer satisfaction, welcoming her appointment as a strong strategic choice for the SFMTA.
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