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Transportation Authority: EPA terminates Treasure Island grant; staff outline funding work, recent project awards
Summary
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.
The San Fran County Transportation Authority announced on May 20, 2025, that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has terminated the agency's grant for the Treasure Island Connects program, and staff said they are evaluating alternative funding and next steps.
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…
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