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Executive director says MTC awarded $1.5M to CBOs; Bayview shuttle funding, paratransit vans highlighted
Summary
Director Tang reported MTC CARE program awards totaling $1.5 million to community-based organizations in San Francisco, noted a $10 million CARB grant for the Bayview Hunters Point shuttle with funding expiring March 2026, and announced 27 new paratransit vehicles funded in part by the Transportation Authority's half-cent sales tax.
Director Tang delivered the executive director's report, describing recent MTC awards to local community-based organizations and local project updates.
Tang said the MTC programming and allocations committee approved $1,500,000 in CARE program awards to CBOs, including a $50,000 grant to Leah's Pantry for a walkability plan in Bayview, $50,000 to the South of Market Community Action Network for capacity building related to affordable housing and transit, and $110,000 to the Filipino American Development Foundation for a Russ Street streetscape and monument project. Tang said MTC expects to return with an additional $1,000,000 in awards to respond to the high number of applications.
On local transit services, Tang congratulated SFMTA and the Bayview Hunters Point community on the Via-operated Bayview shuttle, launched in November 2024 and supported by a $10,000,000 California Air Resources Board (CARB) grant; he said that grant funding expires in March 2026 and that SFMTA is seeking an extension to continue operations beyond that date. Tang also reported that SFMTA has taken delivery of 27 new paratransit vehicles, noting the Transportation Authority used its half-cent sales tax funds to match SFMTA contributions for those vans.
Tang highlighted street-level safety projects completed by SF Public Works, citing colorful crosswalks at Clement Street and 6th Avenue and a substantial completion on Ortega Street improvements including nine speed cushions and new crosswalks.
Public comment: Dan Stedjink urged the board to ensure nonprofits that receive funding are neutral on ballot measures and not using public resources for campaigning.
Next steps: Tang said staff will keep the board updated on grant administration and requests for any needed extensions or additional funding.
