TRANSPAC Board Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Carlyn Obringer (Chair), Concord; Ken Carlson (Vice Chair), Contra Costa County; Greg Young, Martinez;
Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek; Richard Enea, Clayton
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Craig Mizutani, Concord; Molly Clopp, Walnut Creek STAFF PRESENT: Pranjal Dixit, County Connection; Ruby Horta, County Connection; Ryan Jones, County
Connection; Samantha Harris, Contra Costa County;
Robert Sarmiento, Contra Costa County; Laurie
Talbert, 511 Contra Costa; Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Managing Director; Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC
Staff;
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: Kevin Conolly, TY Lin; Adam Dankberg, Kimley-Horn; Danielle Elkins, CCTA; Laurie Talbert, 511CC
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart
1. Convene Regular Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance / Self-Introductions Chair Obringer called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
i. Minutes of the June 12, 2025, TRANSPAC Board meeting. b. CCTA Executive Director’s Report Regarding CCTA Actions/Discussion Items c. Items Approved by the CCTA for Circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees and Related Items of Interest
d. RTPC Meeting Summary Letters
e. CCTA Meeting Updates and Countywide Information Links f. Transportation Meetings Attended by Staff
g. Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program – Development Project Tracking
On motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Wilk, to approve the consent agenda by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Wilk, Carlson).
End Consent Agenda
4. Transportation Fund For Clean Air (TFCA) Fund -- Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Call for Projects Tiffany Gephart provided an update on the TFCA program. The call for projects was released May 29, 2025, with draft applications due June 18. Final project submissions are due July 18.
The program operates through a two-tier process, with CCTA staff first collaborating with subregions to determine county-wide programs, then distributing remaining funds among subregions using the jobs-housing formula.
Ms. Gephart reviewed the programs funded in fiscal year 2024-25 and those proposed for 2025- 26, noting that most programs continued from the previous year. County-wide programs include 511 Contra Costa maintenance, $511 Big Win on Transit, TDM incentives, Guaranteed Ride Home, and Vanpool incentives. TRANSPAC-specific programs include the Walk ‘n’ Roll program and the Walnut Creek bikeway project (which was a capital project and will not continue).
Commissioner Obringer asked about schools participating in the expanded walk and roll program. Laurie Talbet noted that current participating schools include Pleasant Hill Elementary, Strandwood, Gregory Gardens, John Muir Elementary, Meadow Homes, Silverwood, and Morello Park, with Valhalla and Mount Diablo Elementary signed for fall enrollment.
5. Measure J Line 21A Program
Matt Todd provided an update on efforts to implement a pilot program providing free bus fares for students. He outlined three programs: County Connection's current summer youth program (free rides for ages 18 and under through July), the traditional pass to class program (TFCAfunded, requiring applications), and the proposed new pilot program.
Pranjal Dixit reported significant ridership increases from County Connection's summer youth program. Compared to last year's 630 total youth rides, the current free program generated 11,889 trips in June alone. TRANSPAC area ridership increased from 500 to 9,700 trips. Similar increases occurred with Tri Delta Transit and WestCAT.
Mr. Todd reported that SWAT discussed the program at their July 8 meeting, expressing interest in continuing a program like the Summer Youth Program, rather than transitioning to Pass to Class. However, CCTA staff determined that modifying the TFCA-funded Pass to Class Program would not meet air district requirements for cost-effectiveness, and introducing the new component could jeopardize future funding.
Mr. Todd recommended considering another scenario that would implement the free youth program from January through June, which would avoid disrupting TFCA commitments while achieving program goals. This approach would require continued coordination between TRANSPAC, SWAT and CCTA.
Commissioner Carlson noted potential ARPA funding opportunities through county district allocations that could support the program expansion.
6. Contra Costa Transportation Authority Integrated Transit Plan Danielle Elkins introduced the item, noting this was the final RTPC presentation seeking feedback on transit priority corridors and other plan elements.
Kevin Connolly and Adam Dankberg presented the Integrated Transit Plan (ITP), a transit-first vision for coordinated bus service throughout Contra Costa County focusing on intra-county travel. The plan includes transit priority corridors (TPCs), frequent bus networks, micro transit, mobility hubs, and active transportation integration.
The proposed TPCs in the TRANSPAC area were outlined:
• TPC 2: Martinez Amtrak to Dublin/Pleasanton BART via I-680 (reflecting ongoing CCTA projects)
• TPC 5: Pleasant Hill BART to Concord BART via Treat Boulevard and Clayton Road (candidate for transit lanes on full length)
• TPC 6: Walnut Creek BART to Pittsburg BART with potential marina extension (candidate transit lanes on Ygnacio Valley Road portions)
• TPC 7: Clayton to Martinez via Clayton Road, Concord BART, Willow Pass, and DVC • TPC 8: Walnut Creek BART to Concord BART
Commissioner Enea questioned the feasibility of transit lanes on Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg, noting minimal ridership and infrastructure constraints. Commissioner Wilk expressed concerns about removing lanes on Ygnacio Valley Road, citing severe congestion impacts from any lane closures.
Chair Obringer asked about ridership projections and policy impacts from state legislation (SB 79) that could trigger additional housing requirements near full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) implementations.
Ms. Elkins clarified that only full BRT buildouts with dedicated bus-only lanes would potentially trigger SB 79 housing provisions, and this would apply only to limited corridor sections.
The presenters emphasized this is a 20-year planning horizon and that detailed traffic analysis, design feasibility, and stakeholder engagement have not yet occurred.
7. TRANSPAC CCTA Representative Reports
No reports were provided as CCTA meetings were scheduled for later the same day due to the July 4th holiday.
8. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Report
No report was provided as Commissioner Noack was absent.
9. TAC Oral Reports by Jurisdiction
No reports were provided.
10. Board Member Comments
No comments were provided.
11. Managing Director's Report
Mr. Todd announced that CCTA received a $58 million Trade Corridor Enhancement Program award for I-680/Highway 4 interchange improvements. He noted the funds would support several phases of the multi-phase project.
Mr. Todd confirmed there would be no August board meeting. There was discussion regarding the September 11 meeting date and that it might need adjustment due to September 11th memorial events in multiple jurisdictions.
12. Adjourn / Next Meeting
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:44 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill City Hall Large Community Room, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, with remote teleconference options for public participation. That meeting date/time may be revised.