Overview
- The U.S. Department of Transportation has imposed conditions on federal transportation grants that prohibit recipients from promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
- General Manager Denis Mulligan’s memo recommends cancelling a 2020 resolution condemning racism, a 2023 social equity procurement policy and DEI language in the district’s 2024 strategic plan.
- The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District’s 19-member board must approve the proposal Friday with at least 10 votes for it to pass.
- Board members Joel Engardio and Danny Sauter oppose rolling back anti-bias policies and have urged the district to join a class-action lawsuit challenging the administration’s guidance.
- The district plans to sign a $400 million grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration next week to fund seismic resilience upgrades and protect hundreds of jobs.