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Swanee Cho, Assistant Deputy Director for Planning, told commissioners that \"the San Francisco transportation plan is the 30 year investment plan for our transportation investments. It's one of our core responsibilities as the transportation authority.\" Cho summarized recently updated travel data showing a 41% drop in trips to, from and within San Francisco since 2019, higher work-from-home rates, and revenue impacts.

The key planning and fiscal points presented by staff: the authority's investment plan is now projected at about $70 billion over 30 years (a roughly 12% reduction from the prior update), with approximately $60 billion committed to specific projects or uses and about $10 billion discretionary. The SFTP also includes a separate vision plan of approximately $15 billion that would represent aspirational or additional investments if new revenue were available.

Staff said they forecast crowded transit corridors under a baseline that holds 2023 service levels in place and assumes currently funded projects are completed. Cho highlighted mode-shift and equity concerns, noting the largest travel changes were among households earning less than $75,000 annually, a group that has reduced transit and walking trips and increased drive-alone and ride-hail use. Cho emphasized that \"we do all know that there's significant risk of major service cuts if those revenues don't materialize in the near term.\"

David Long presented the Westside Network study, which the authority is conducting in parallel with SFTP 2050+. Long said the Westside work will identify near- and mid-term improvements to address East–West access barriers created by steep topography and to improve access to transit, schools and jobs. He said the study will recommend five to 10 concepts for mid-term implementation and return to the public in a second round of outreach. Long described needs the team has identified so far: better East–West connections, high-quality bike lanes tied to transit hubs, secure long-term bike parking, safe routes to schools, vehicle circulation and double-parking mitigation, and planning for EV charging infrastructure on the West Side.

Public outreach and schedule: staff launched the first round of public engagement at the meeting. Announced outreach steps included an online survey (translated into Spanish, Chinese and Filipino), two virtual town halls on June 4 and June 7, and a recording of the presentation to be posted online. Staff also announced an in-person town hall on June 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. at City College regarding the I-280 Ocean Avenue off-ramp project. Staff said they expect a draft updated plan next spring and final recommendations in early 2026.

Commissioners and staff discussed the plan's constrained financial assumptions and the authority's separate vision scenario. Rachel Hyatt, Deputy for Planning, noted that the SFTP contains both a financially constrained investment scenario and a vision scenario where additional funds and major rail investments could be included. Several commissioners urged the inclusion of an aspirational vision for larger investments alongside the constrained plan to better align transportation delivery with housing goals.

What officials said and next steps: staff will continue outreach, incorporate public input into a revised investment and vision plan, and return with a draft for review next spring. The Westside study will identify locations and concept-level projects to prioritize for the 10–15 year horizon and will return for neighborhood feedback during the SFTP's second round of outreach.

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Executive Director (staff) told the authority that the grant had been paused since January and that \"the termination stated that the objectives of the award are no longer consistent. Of course, we are very disappointed by this development.\" Staff said they are reviewing the EPA letter with City colleagues and will present proposed alternate funding in the Transportation Authority's annual budget process in June.

The announcement came amid broader discussion of regional and state funding work. Chair Mirna Melgar summarized ongoing coordination with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional partners on a potential regional measure under Senate Bill 63 to address a shortfall for major operators including BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit. Melgar also said staff continue to press for protection of previously committed rail funding in the governor's budget.

Why this matters: the Transportation Authority said the loss of the EPA award removes an expected funding stream for Treasure Island Connects; staff described short-term steps (budget proposals and regional advocacy) but did not identify a dollar amount that will replace the terminated grant. The authority emphasized that it will continue to pursue state and federal options and will report back.

Staff also reviewed recent project delivery and awards the agency has supported. Highlights summarized by staff included:

- Petro Gateway: staff congratulated San Francisco Public Works and community partners on the April 28 opening of the Petro Gateway project, which reconnects the Petaluma Hill neighborhood beneath U.S. 101 and includes widened sidewalks, bulb-outs, protected bike lanes, landscaping, pedestrian lighting and public art. The Transportation Authority provided $300,000 from vehicle-registration fee (Prop A) funds for design and construction support.

- SF Ferry Terminal security improvements: the authority allocated $347,000 in sales tax funding toward design and construction of ferry terminal security upgrades that added four security gates and bollards near Port of San Francisco property.

- I-80 Bay Bridge Southgate award: staff announced that Carl Holmes accepted a national engineering award for the I-80 Bay Bridge Southgate project (American Council of Engineering Companies, 2025 Engineering Excellence Honor Award). The Transportation Authority noted its capital projects team's role in delivery.

The authority did not provide a replacement dollar amount for the terminated EPA grant during the meeting. Executive Director (staff) said staff will return with options and that Chair Dorsey and the Transportation Authority's finance staff will include alternate funding proposals in upcoming budget materials.

Votes at a glance

- Item 4: Approval of May meeting minutes — Motion by Commissioner Mandelmann, second by Commissioner Chen; roll call recorded with the clerk and the minutes were approved (tally reported: 11 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain; Commissioner Chan recorded absent).

- Consent agenda (Items 5–8): Motion by Commissioner Mandelmann, second by Commissioner Cheryl; approved on the consent calendar (no separate roll call recorded in the transcript).

What officials said: in addition to the Executive Director's statement about the EPA termination, Chair Mirna Melgar urged continued regional coordination and noted work with state legislators and MTC on a possible regional funding approach. President Mandelmann described recent international exchanges and lessons from Japan that authority leaders are considering for long-term rail financing and development.

Next steps: staff will analyze the EPA termination letter, present alternate funding proposals as part of the June budget process, continue coordination with MTC and regional partners on SB 63-related planning, and report back to the board.

Sources: meeting presentation and spoken remarks at the San Fran County Transportation Authority regular meeting, May 20, 2025.","At the May 20 meeting the San Fran County Transportation Authority reported that the EPA has terminated the Treasure Island Connects grant. Staff said they are assessing options, will seek alternate funding in the June budget, and described parallel regional and local funding efforts while highlighting recent project openings and awards.","actionData","errors"]

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Authority launches SFTP 2050+ update; staff preview Westside network study and outreach

Transportation Authority: EPA terminates Treasure Island grant; staff outline funding work, recent project awards