Transportation Authority Board to Approve Treasure Island Bike Share Funding

The San Francisco City meeting on July 22, 2025, commenced with the executive director's report, presented by Chief Deputy Director Maria Lombardo in place of Executive Director Tilly Chang. The report highlighted several key initiatives and updates regarding city projects and funding efforts.

Lombardo began by expressing gratitude to the city attorney's office for their support in ongoing litigation matters. She then addressed the search for funding to advance projects reliant on an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, which the city is still pursuing.

A significant point of discussion was the upcoming meeting of the Transportation Authority Board, where commissioners will finalize the programming for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air grant. This funding is earmarked for the bike share program on Treasure Island. The city is collaborating with the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to secure the remaining funds necessary for this initiative.

Additionally, Lombardo reported on a recent application for $7 million in operating funds from the state's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. This funding would support the Treasure Island Electric Ferry Service, operated by SF Bay Ferry, and include plans for a new bus shelter at the ferry terminal. The city anticipates receiving updates on these grant applications in December.

In terms of ferry service performance, Lombardo shared positive news regarding ridership trends. The interim Treasure Island ferry service has seen a significant increase, with over 47,000 rides recorded during the 2024 Treasure Festival. The average daily ridership for 2025 has reached 100, marking a 64% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. The staff is also developing a business plan for the ferry service, which is expected to be presented to the Timah committee and the board later this fall.

The meeting concluded with no questions or comments from the commissioners or the public, both in-person and remote, regarding the executive director's report.