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Walton urges dedicated small-business relief fund for Third Street work tied to Islais Creek bridge project
Summary
Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution urging the city to create a targeted relief fund for merchants who will be affected by the Islais Creek Bridge replacement project along the Third Street Bayview Corridor, citing potential closures and three-year construction impacts beginning as early as January 2027.
Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution on July 1 urging creation of a small-business relief fund for merchants expected to be affected by the Islais Creek Bridge replacement project along the Third Street Bayview Corridor.
Walton said construction on the bridge could begin as early as January 2027, last about three years and include a full closure of Third Street between Moran Street and Cargo Way that would cut off direct access for residents, workers and customers. Walton described the corridor’s businesses as “legacy, immigrant-owned, and Black and Brown owned establishments” that already face systemic barriers to recovery and growth, and said the city should provide protections to prevent economic harm.
The resolution urges the city to establish a fund to support impacted merchants with grants, rent support, marketing assistance and targeted outreach. Walton said the bridge is necessary for public safety and climate resilience but that infrastructure planning should include “resilience for our local economies and working-class neighborhoods.” The resolution was introduced; no final board vote was recorded at the July 1 meeting.
Why it matters: The Third Street corridor is home to small businesses that supervisors say could lose customers or direct access during lengthy bridge construction. Walton framed the proposal as a municipal responsibility to support business continuity while the city builds climate-resilient transportation infrastructure.
Speakers on record: Supervisor Walton introduced the resolution and read its provisions to colleagues. No formal second or vote on the resolution was recorded at this meeting.
