TRANSPAC Board Meeting Summary Minutes
Meeting Date: December 11, 2025
Commissioners Present: Greg Young, Martinez; Richard Enea, Clayton; Carlyn Obringer, Concord (Chair); Kevin Wilk, Walnut Creek;
Sue Noack, Pleasant Hill; Ken Carlson, Contra Costa
County (Vice Chair)
Planning Commissioners Present: Alex Khalfin, Pleasant Hill; Molly Klopp, Walnut Creek; Craig Mizutani, Concord
Staff Present: Samantha Harris, Contra Costa County; Andy Smith, County Connection; Anthony Nuti, Pleasant Hill; Kirsten Riker, 511CCTA; Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC; Matt
Todd, TRANSPAC Managing Director;
Guests/Presenters: Danielle Elkins, CCTA; Cara DeJong, 511CCTA/Street Smarts Diablo
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.
2. Public Comment
No public comments were offered.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
Action Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the November 13, 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 h. 2026 TRANSPAC Meeting Schedule
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On motion by Commissioner Noack, second by Commissioner Carlson, the Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Noack, Wilk, Carlson).
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Chair Obringer noted the TRANSPAC Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) calls for the election of a Chair and Vice Chair annually, with terms commencing in February. Chair Obringer nominated Vice Chair Carlson as the incoming Chair and Commissioner Young (Martinez) as the incoming Vice Chair for the term February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
On motion by Chair Obringer, seconded by Commissioner Wilk, to appoint Commissioner Ken Carlson as Chair and Commissioner Greg Young as Vice Chair for the term February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027 by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Noack, Wilk, Carlson).
5. Appointment of TRANSPAC Representatives to the CCTA
On motion by Commissioner Carlson, second by Commissioner Young, to appoint Commissioner Sue Noack as the TRANSPAC representative and Commissioner Richard Enea as the alternate representative to the CCTA Board for the term February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028 by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Noack, Wilk, Carlson).
6. TRANSPAC Committee Appointments
Staff presented the appointment of TRANSPAC representatives to the CCTA Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC). The current terms were set to expire December 31, 2025. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provided recommendations for the primary and alternate seats.
Ms. Gephart noted that citizen representative Scott Simmons indicated this would be his last term, and requested that the Board consider another citizen representative in the new year.
On motion by Commissioner Noack, second by Commissioner Young, to appoint Briana Byrne (Walnut Creek) as the primary representative and Aaron Elias (Concord) as the alternate representative to the CCTA CBPAC for the term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027 by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Noack, Wilk, Carlson).
7. Measure J Line 20a Funds Program Policies – FY 2026/2027 - FY 2027/2028 Ms. Gephart presented the final call for projects and application material the Measure J Line 20a Program, which is funded by the county's half-cent sales tax and provides funds for transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities in the TRANSPAC area. Ms. Gephart reviewed updates made since the November Board meeting, including new questions about federal funding sources and updated expenditure deadlines. She outlined the schedule with an application workshop on January 6, 2026, applications due January 23, and presentations to the Board between March and April. 3DJH
Chair Obringer inquired whether the holiday release timing might impact response rates. Ms. Gephart noted that current and past sponsors are familiar with the timeline and have already been in contact, with historically seven to ten applicants or projects per cycle. Mr. Todd added that the application workshop is scheduled for January 6 when organizations are getting back into their routines, and this timing has worked better than past December workshops.
Commissioner Carlson emphasized the importance of timely progress reports and invoicing and requested that the Board be made aware of any organizations that are not meeting reporting deadlines.
Commissioner Noack requested redlined copies for future policy updates.
On motion by Commissioner Noack, second by Commissioner Young, to approve the final call for projects and application material for the FY 2026/2027 and FY 2027/2028 Measure J Line 20a Program and release the call for projects by unanimous vote of the members present (Young, Enea, Obringer, Noack, Wilk, Carlson).
8. 511 Contra Costa/Street Smarts Diablo Program Update Cara DeJong presented an overview of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs funded by CCTA, including the Big Win transit incentive program, Pass to Class free transit for students, E-bike rebates, and the Walk and Roll program at elementary schools. A copy of the presentation is included with the meeting materials and available at transpac.us.
The Walk and Roll program currently has 11 schools enrolled with additional schools joining in January/February 2026, and has resulted in more than 30,000 trips and 1.2 million school year vehicle miles reduced. Chair Obringer asked about capacity for additional schools, and Ms. DeJong explained that CCTA has allowed use of Measure J funds beyond the initial seven schools. Commissioner Enea asked about training and e-bike enforcement. Ms. DeJong confirmed she visits every school for walkthroughs and that Street Smarts assemblies address e-bike laws, with enforcement being the responsibility of school districts.
Planning Commissioner Mizutani noted that much of the program's focus is on bikes and asked about the walk component. Ms. DeJong clarified that while bikes are used as the program image because biking represents a true transportation switch for longer distances, all active transportation including walking and carpooling receives the same incentives. Mr.Mizutani recommended promoting the walking aspect since it is highly accessible to all students. Chair Obringer requested a schedule of Walk and Roll days to attend.
9. TRANSPAC CCTA Representative Reports
Commissioner Carlson reported that the CCTA held a two-day workshop in Oakley focused on the countywide transportation plan and developing an action plan for the eventual renewal of Measure J.
Chair Obringer added that there is countywide interest in exploring free bus service for students to get to school in partnership with County Connection.
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10. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Report
Commissioner Noack reported that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is working on the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy, with the latest proposal not tying funds to OBAG 4 in 2026 and 2027. She also reported on efforts to address potential severe transit service cuts. While SB 63 was passed to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot, there is approximately a one-year funding gap. The state requested that MTC find $750 million to cover the four big transit agencies using capital project funds for operating expenses with payback provisions. Commissioner Enea noted surprise at the low amount Contra Costa County would receive from SB 63. Commissioner Noack explained that returnto-source funding depends on population and contribution to sales tax.
11. TAC Oral Reports by Jurisdiction
No reports were provided.
12. Board Member Comments
Commissioner Wilk announced that Council Member Craig DeVinney will serve as Walnut Creek's representative to TRANSPAC for the next year. Commissioners thanked Mr. Todd and Ms. Gephart for their leadership throughout the year. Commissioner Young commented that he looks forward to serving as Vice Chair in 2026 and Chair Obringer expressed appreciation for the opportunity to chair the past year.
13. Managing Director's Report
Mr. Todd noted that the consent calendar includes a standing link to Street Smarts Diablo programs. He thanked the Board for their leadership throughout the year.
14. Adjournment / Next Meeting
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill City Hall Large Community Room, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. 3DJH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
December 17, 2025
Our New Programs Manager – Haleema Bharoocha: December 1, 2025 We are excited to welcome Haleema Bharoocha to the Authority team as our new Programs Manager for the Office of Accessibility and Equity. She started on December 1, bringing a combination of transportation policy expertise, community engagement leadership, and realworld program management experience. Haleema holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on transportation and urban planning, and she was the Transportation Solutions Manager at San José State University, where she led multimodal programs, managed contracts, and oversaw performance and budgeting. Her background includes impactful work with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), TransForm, the American Public Transportation Association, and multiple statewide safety and equity initiatives, as well as nationally recognized campaigns to improve transit safety and accessibility. Her deep commitment to equity, data-driven policy, and collaborative implementation makes her an outstanding addition to Authority, and we are thrilled for her to join the team.
American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) Annual Meeting: December 2, 2025 I was invited to speak at the keynote opening session of the ACPA annual meeting in Carlsbad, California, helping set the tone for the conference by focusing on California’s transportation priorities, infrastructure delivery, and the critical role of concrete pavement in advancing our transportation system. I highlighted the Authority’s innovative construction program, with nearly $600 million going to construction over the next three years, and our unique funding strategy that blends state and federal resources while leveraging our local transportation sales tax. My remarks emphasized the importance of strong public–private partnerships, innovative project delivery, and sustained investment to meet growing demand amid workforce and funding challenges.
Shared Autonomous Vehicle Ridership for Martinez – November 2025 Martinez Ridership
May Mobility’s ridership stayed steady at 127 riders, the same as in October 2025. The fleet is currently running with four operators, as two operators are no longer with the program.
There have been 893 riders with about 93,000 miles driven since the start of service last year (Sept 16, 2024) who booked their trips through the app and agent requests. Of those, 87% are repeat riders, with an average party size of 1.17 people, an average wait time of 5.3 minutes, 98% early or on-time pickups. 209 riders rated the ride 5.0 stars, with zero ratings below five stars.
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The operating hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM for County Hospital patients and 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM for the general public. The service does not operate on weekends.
Demonstration service is scheduled to end in December 2025.
Rossmoor
Following Rossmoor’s pilot, the community is looking for transit service. Rossmoor is working with the Authority on a new service that best fits their needs.
Website Update – November 2025
The Authority website saw more than 6,000 active users during the month of November 2025.
Our Countywide Transportation Plan page saw an increase in traffic of about 30%, possibly related to some digital advertising around the Community-Based Transportation Plans (CBTP).
Overall, the homepage and meetings page continue to be our highest traffic pages.
Social Media Metrics – November 2025
In November 2025, the Authority’s social media outreach centered on two key initiatives: the Walnut Creek Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Shared Mobility Hub (SMH) project and the Countywide CBTP. Across Meta platforms and primarily Next Door for neighborhood outreach, the Authority used targeted posts and paid advertising to drive public participation in both surveys and the virtual town hall on December 9, 2025, providing clear calls to action for residents to attend and participate.
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For the Walnut Creek BART SMH project, outreach highlighted proposed station-area improvements and encouraged riders, local employees, and nearby residents to complete the project survey to discuss behaviors and future amenities. These posts helped direct attention to first-/last-mile mobility challenges and opportunities specific to the Walnut Creek BART station.
For the CBTP, the Authority promoted the survey through both organic content and paid advertisements, aimed at reaching residents in MTC’s Equity Priority Communities and raising awareness of the planning process. Messaging emphasized community input on transportation needs and priorities across Contra Costa County.
Staff Out-of-State Travel: There is nothing to report this month. 3DJH