Talking Points New Transit Shelter

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO EVENT OVERVIEW Event Details Event:

Transit Shelter Press Conference

Event Date:

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Staff Advance:

Judson True

Notes Prepared By:

Kristen Holland

Location:

Southeast corner of Geary Boulevard and Arguello Boulevard

Event Start/End:

10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Mr. Ford’s Start/End:

Same

Mobile #:

415-606-3524

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Background Today, the SFMTA unveils the first of the initial five transit shelters to be installed by Clear Channel Outdoor. This shelter was designed by Lundberg Designs for Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. Today’s shelter boasts many features, including a solar roof that will power the shelter lighting and the NextMuni sign and accessible push-to-talk system.

Press Conference Program Nat Ford (MC) Mayor Newsom Bill Hooper (Clear Channel) Olle Lundberg (architect) PG&E (representative TBD) Nat Ford closes The first five shelters will serve as a soft launch that will allow for trouble-shooting. About 1,100 new shelters over the next five years will replace existing shelters. As many as feasible will be solar-powered.

The five shelters will be installed at the following locations. Only the shelter at Geary and Arguello will be solar-powered.

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Geary Boulevard and Arguello Boulevard Van Ness Avenue and Grove Street Mission Street and 16th Street Geary Street and Powell Street Market Street and Steuart Street

Features: Information panel with map, rider alert information, Push-to-Talk button (enabling people with visual disabilities to use NextMuni technology) 12’ shelters will have four seats (current ones have three)

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Design and Manufacturing: Contractor: Clear Channel Outdoor (Oakland) for the SFMTA Architect: Lundberg Design (SF) Solar Film Manufacturer: Konarka (New Bedford, Massachusetts) Roof Manufacturer/Fabricator: 3Form (Salt Lake City, Utah) Shelter Manufacturer: Second Harvest (Vancouver, Canada, and manufacturing in China) Engineers: Wilbur Smith Associates (SF, Pennsylvania and Vermont) Installation Contractor: North Construction Service, Inc. (Benicia, CA) Lundberg Design created the design of the roof and shelter, which was then engineered by Wilbur Smith Associates.

Lundberg Design worked closely with 3Form to develop a new type of solar roof module—utilizing third generation organic-dye-based photovoltaic film supplied by solar manufacturer Konarka.

The solar roof is a development prototype, which was installed on Tuesday. There is still testing to be done to evaluate the power output. Lundberg Design’s best estimate at this time is around 100 Watts.

During the day that is enough to power the NextBus and PushToTalk units, which take around 60 watts of power. The rest (around 40 watts) is fed back into the PG&E power grid. Essentially, the solar shelters are self-sufficient during the day, feeding back power to the grid, and at night, the shelter needs to draw power from the grid for the light behind the maps and ads, as well as for the roof uplights.

3Form and Konarka took Lundberg Design’s ideas and made them into reality, successfully developing a process that encapsulates the solar film material between sheets of plastic (40 percent of the plastic is post-industrial recycled content). Not only do these roofs look stunning, but they power the NextBus and PushToTalk technologies during the day, while also feeding back power to the grid.

The film used was patented and is made by Konarka. This type of solar film contains no heavy metals and has the potential to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly that the typical silicon-based solar panels that have toxic materials involved in both the manufacturing and in the panels themselves.

The structure of the new shelters is being manufactured by Second Harvest, using steel with a high recycled content (usually between 60-70 percent, but it varies by batch) as well as energy-efficient LED lighting. The old florescent lights in the current SF shelters use 336 watts, the new LED panels use only 74.4 watts--that's four and a half times more energy efficient for the LEDs! A local union-based contractor, North Construction Service, is performing the installations.

Dimensions: Three lengths: 8', 12', and 16' Three widths: 7" sidewalk width (cantilever, with a 4' wide roof), 3'-3" sidewalk width (4' roof), and 5'-3" (commercial shelter, 6' roof) The solar roofs will only be on the 5'-3" wide shelters, and only in areas where both the sun exposure and connection to the power grid are feasible. Bill Hooper of Clear Channel has stated that 35 percent of the total number of shelters will be solar.

Height: the height of the frame is 8'-6", the very top of the roof is 9'-9" Features: As the signs become available, each shelter will have both the NextBus LED display, as well as the accompanying Push To Talk button to read the NextBus info for the visually impaired Seats: two on 8' shelter, four on 12' long shelter, six on 16' long shelter

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Maps—each shelter has two maps, both illuminated on non-solar, one illuminated on solar Timeline: Spring 2007 Three potential shelter contract vendors submitted proposed shelter designs that include 6-8 designs each from various architects. (The three vendors were: CBS Decaux Street Furniture San Francisco LLC (CBS Outdoor/J.C. Decaux), Cemusa, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. Extensive public feedback was gathered as a tool to shape the design process during the selection process.

Fall 2007 Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. chosen by SFMTA Board of Directors as new transit shelter agreement vendor and approved by the San Francisco Port Commission. The Transit Shelter Advertising and Maintenance Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. approved by the Board of Supervisors Spring 2008 Transit shelter design approved by the San Francisco Arts Commission Spring 2009 First transit shelter installed The main provisions of the Transit Shelter Advertising and Maintenance Agreement follow:  All existing shelters and kiosks to be replaced with new shelters and kiosks no later than six years from the effective date; and at least five new Shelters will be installed within 12 months from the date the designs are approved (Note: deadline extended by SFMTA).  During the term of the Agreement Clear Channel may install an additional 400 shelters and 111 kiosks with the appropriate approval by the SFMTA and required permits.  The new shelters will include technology to allow visually impaired persons to hear the NextMuni information, recycled and sustainable materials, solar power, and the materials to deter or withstand graffiti.  3,000 bus poles with solar-powered signs will be installed at transit stops where there are no shelters within seven years from the date the designs are approved.  The SFMTA will have approval over the construction schedule to ensure that priorities such as volume of passenger boardings and distribution throughout the City are followed. The construction of new shelters will include removing the current NextMuni equipment and placing it on the new shelters.  The agreement calls for robust maintenance services, including a tight maintenance schedule.

Clear Channel will be required inspect each shelter and kiosk at least twice per week, and those on Market Street at least three times per week.  The Agreement requires Clear Channel to make daily inspections of all platforms and pick-up trash, remove graffiti, clean and wash each boarding platform, inspect LED signs and lighting fixtures, and replace defective lights. Additionally, all low-level boarding platforms will be maintained with necessary repairs twice a week.  The Agreement also requires Clear Channel to provide a Bicycle-Sharing Program, at the SFMTA’s request, details of which will be negotiated in an amendment to the Agreement. The bicycle-sharing program is subject to the completion of the environmental review of the City’s Bike Program.

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 Agreement with Clear Channel for the exclusive right to sell print advertising on transit shelters and kiosks, including on property under the jurisdiction of the Port, subject to the provisions of SFMTA’s advertising policy.  15-year term, with one five-year option  Clear Channel will pay $5,000,000 upon execution of the Agreement.  Clear Channel will make annual payments of $500,000 in administrative fees, $200,000 in marketing fees, and $265,000 for the Arts Commission. All these fees will escalate annually according to the Bay Area CPI.  Two options for Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) payments, depending on Clear Channel's total annual gross revenues from the contract.  Revenue sharing will be 55% for the first 15 years of the Agreement.  Voluntary commitment to an SBE goal of 15% of the supplies and services, including construction services, to be subcontracted by Clear Channel.  Strong financial provisions, such as those for liquidated damages, a $10 million performance bond, and a $2 million letter of credit to be renewed each year of the Agreement.

Talking Points for Mr. Ford

Good morning and thank you for joining us for the unveiling of San Francisco’s next generation of transit shelters, the solar powered structure with photovoltaic cells that generate electricity—making it the most sustainable shelter under the sun.

Today’s premiere represents the culmination of two year’s of dedication and diligence on the part of SFMTA staff, Clear Page 4 of 6

Channel and the design and fabrication team led by Lundberg Design.

This group has been dedicated to improving the Muni customer experience and stretching environmental innovation.

The SFMTA is a green transit leader in California and the nation with more than half the Muni fleet composed of zero-emissions vehicles. We are committed to ensuring that the new stops for those vehicles are just as sustainable.

We are most appreciative of Mayor Newsom’s leadership on this project, especially in terms of framing the vision for environmental sustainability. Ladies and gentlemen, Mayor Gavin Newsom. . .

[Mayor Newsom speaks] Thank you, Mayor Newsom. . .

Next, we have asked our partner in creating these shelters, Clear Channel, Inc., led by Bill Hooper to join us. Bill. . .

[Bill Hooper speaks] Thank you, Bill. . .

The style and design of the new shelters were created by Olle Lundberg and his team at Lundberg Design. Olle. . .

[Olle Lundberg speaks] Thank you, Olle. . .

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We are committed to the innovation of the new transit shelters and we rely on the expertise of PG&E to make them work.

[PG&E Representative] Thank you.

[NPF continues and concludes press conference] San Francisco is a city of inclusion and we want our Muni shelters to be friendly and comfortable.

In addition to the artistic design and the innovative use of materials, the shelters must be customer-friendly and inviting.

The new shelters consider comfort and access with more space for customer information, the Push-To-Talk accessible feature that announces NextMuni information for those with vision impairments on demand and, of course, NextMuni.

While the transit shelter agreement is a valuable asset for the SFMTA, representing $300 million over the next 20 years, a greater asset is our customers. These shelters are designed to improve our relationship with each and every Muni customer.

Clearly, San Francisco’s new shelters make riding transit and getting around this world-class City more convenient, more accessible, more inviting and greener than ever.

Staff Scheduling Lead:

Jaime Poblitz

Communications Staff:

Judson True

Event Contact/Phone:

Judson True, 606-3524

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