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Alameda County Transportation Commission
2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan
Deadline: 8/19/2026
City of Union City
Union City Transit CNG Bus Procurement
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$ 800,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 8/19/2026 4:16:59 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Steve Adams
[email protected]
Tel: 5106755446
Additional Contacts
[email protected],[email protected]
City of Union City
34009 Alvarado-Niles
Road
Union City, CA 94587
United States
City Manager
Joan Malloy
[email protected]
Telephone5106755446
Fax 5106759885
Web www.unioncityca.gov
Application Questions top
Section 1 - General Project Information
1. Lead/Implementing Agency
City of Union City - Union City Transit
2. Project Category
Select all of the 2028 CIP eligible project categories that apply. For other project types, prior to continuing with the application, contact Alameda CTC staff to determine project eligibility.
3. What priority for funding does the sponsor assign to this project? Select one.
Some answers will not be presented because they are not part of the selected group of questions based on the answer to #31.
Bicycle Capital Project
Pedestrian Capital Project
Transit-related Capital Project
Technology Capital Project
Shuttle/Other Program Operations
Plan (e.g., Local Roadway Safety Plans, Vision Zero planning, local planning for Transit-Oriented Communities (TOCs), Community-Based Transportation Plans (CBTPs)) 1 of total submitted applications
4. Brief Project Description
Limit to 255 characters.
Replace Union City Transit 2012 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Buses with Modern 2027 CNG Buses
5. Brief Project Location and Limits
For capital projects, include the city/cities or other area(s) the project is located and the limits for each project street. For shuttle and program operations, identify the service area. Upload the Project map in the Attachment tab.
Bus Parking: Public Works Maintenance Facility (Union City Transit Bus Yard), 34650 Seventh Street, Union City, CA 94587; Bus Operations: Citywide with no specific limitations on corridors
6. Expanded Project Description / Detailed Scope
Include complete scope details such as the specific improvements, components, location, limits, segments, lengths, quantities, days of operation, frequency, etc.
Union City Transit had planned to replace fourteen compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from 2008, 2010, and 2012 with fourteen battery-electric buses (BEB) in October 2025. The primary funding source for the BEBs was a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary grant through the low or no emissions program. The grant faced obligation hurdles with the change in federal administration exercising discretion over the definition of clean air vehicles and resulted in the grant waiting for obligation for over a month with buses set to enter production in two months. In late August 2025, it became apparent that Union City Transit would lose the funds unless it conformed to the current administration and changed the discretionary grant to reflect seven CNG buses instead of six BEBs resulting in the grant being fast tracked for approval and obligation. Union City Transit worked with the bus supplier to cancel the six of the fourteen BEBs and entered into a new contract for seven CNG buses since the cost would be equivalent to six BEBs. The new CNG buses are as of now scheduled to enter production in September 2027.
Due to the loss in FTA funds for bus yard construction, Union City Transit has had to use more of its standard state fund source known as TDA to fund the construction of the BEB charging infrastructure resulting in fewer funds for much needed capital bus procurements and operations. The requested 2028 CIP funds would assist in alleviating some of the financial pressures on the service allowing Union City Transit to preserve service in the community with the new BEBS and forthcoming CNGs.
7. Planning Area(s)
Select all that apply.
8. Enter project's geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude).
Example: 15°24'15"N, 30°10'3"E
37.58981413294584, -122.00677751071223
9. Is the Project located within, or does it provide benefits to, any of the following priority areas? Select all that apply.
See the Resources tab for the maps, and upload applicable maps highlighting the Project location in the Attachments tab.
2 of total submitted applications
3 of total submitted applications
4 of total submitted applications
North
Central
East
South
Countywide
MTC-defined Equity Priority Community (EPC)
Other disadvantaged or underserved community that is not an EPC Alameda CTC Active Transportation High-Injury Network (HIN) Alameda CTC Proactive Safety Network (PSN)
Other locally identified safety priority corridor
Countywide Bikeways Network (CBN)
10. If selected “Other disadvantaged or underserved community that is not an EPC” and/or “Other locally identified safety priority corridor,” explain how the community and/or corridor is defined and the factor(s) considered. Include references to any applicable local designations and/or reference documents, e.g. a local equity analysis or HIN.
In the Attachments tab, provide supporting documentation by uploading links to or relevant pages from the identified local reference documents.
The new buses will service the six areas in Union City identified by the 2026 CTP Equity Overlay Map.
11. If selected “Countywide Bikeways Network (CBN),” list the CBN network corridor(s) and segment (s) the Project improves and whether the Project is directly on the named corridor street/route or on a parallel route. If the Project is on a parallel route, explain if and how the Project fulfills each of the selection criteria for the named corridor street.
See the Resources tab for a link to the draft CBN progress map from the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and Selection Criteria with more detailed instructions.
Not applicable.
12. What is the Project’s 2026 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) ID Number? Enter the Project's ID number from the applicable CTP project list. 149
13. If this Project was awarded Alameda CTC-administered funds through a prior CIP cycle, provide the CIP ID number.
See the Resources tab for a link to the List of Currently Programmed Projects with the CIP ID numbers, as identified in the 2026 CIP Update, approved in May 2026.
Not applicable.
Section 2 - Project Need/Benefit and Countywide Priority
14. Describe how the Project addresses identified transportation issues and needs. Reference local plans, studies and/or needs assessments that identify and justify the Project's local priority and need. If available and applicable, provide specific reference to a Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP), Participatory Budgeting, or comparable community-driven planning and project prioritization effort; and demonstrate consistency with one or more of the following regional plans and policies: Plan Bay Area 2050+, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, Regional Safety/Vision Zero Policy, or Equity Platform.
See the Resources tab for Countywide Priorities and CARE resources sections for links to applicable plan documents. In the Attachments tab, provide supporting documentation by uploading links or relevant pages from the identified local plans/studies.
In the 2020 CBTP, a need for more night/weekend bus service, more daytime service, concern about cleanliness was identified for Union City. Union City Transit can only explore more service with a modern and reliable fleet. The vehicle cleanliness is also easier to address with new vehicles.
15. For projects that impact roadways, describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal:
Safety. Describe existing safety issues (e.g., crash history, high vehicle volumes or speeds, presence of vulnerable users) and indicate if the project is on the Alameda CTC Active Transportation HIN, PSN, or other locally identified safety priority corridor.
Use Question 16 to expand upon project design elements that respond to existing safety concerns.
While not directly related to the goal of safety along HIN, all new buses are equipped with exterior mounted cameras that are cloud enabled for potential real-time monitoring during an incident.
16. For projects that impact roadways, specify project design elements consistent with the CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that address safety issues specified in Question 15 (e.g., reducing or narrowing travel lanes, decreasing turn radii, RRFBs, daylighting, protected signal phasing, etc.).
Three Major Trails (Bay Trail, Iron Horse Trail and East Bay Greenway) Priority Development Area (PDA)
Priority Production Area (PPA)
Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)
See the Resource tab for links to references, including Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures, MTC’s Vision Zero Action Plan, and Alameda CTC’s Countywide Bikeways Design Guide.
Not applicable.
17. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Equity. Include benefits for MTCdefined EPCs or other disadvantaged/underserved communities (e.g. by improving safety, increasing access, reducing emissions, maintaining a state of good repair, or reducing environmental burdens).
See the Resources Tab for links to Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, CTP Equity Area Maps, Chapter 7 of the Alameda County CBTP, and CARE resources.
Union City Transit bus routes serve all parts of Union City regardless of equity status. The procurement of new equipment allows Union City Transit to continue serving the community with lower emission and more reliable service through an increased state of good repair.
18. Describe the community engagement completed to date for the Project for the 2026 CTP Goal:
Equity, including how any equitable engagement best practices have been applied, and how community input has been reflected in the Project scope and design. If community input has not been solicited or incorporated, explain why, and describe plans for any future community engagement.
See the Resources tab for engagement best practices, as well as MTC's CARE resources and Guidelines, which specify the minimum documentation requirements for CARE-eligible projects. In the Attachments tab, provide a summary of completed engagement.
Union City Transit staff participated in Union City District Dialogue Meetings in July 2025 prior to modifying its FTA grant. At that time, staff was discussing with the community upcoming new transit vehicles that would be cleaner for the community. Union City Transit staff presented at all four meetings and took questions from the audience about the vehicles and other transit projects.
Union City Transit also creates a Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) that is presented to the public for comment.
The last SRTP identified the 2012 buses being replaced in 2024 when they reached their twelve year useful lives. While the SRTP is currently being updated, Union City Transit staff still believe that the public was made aware of the need to replace equipment on a regular basis to maintain a state of good repair and reliable service in the community.
19. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Climate. Specify project elements consistent with the 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that support transit (e.g. transit priority infrastructure or access to transit), reduce congestion through operational tools, eliminate or mitigate major barriers, incorporate climate-adaptive and resilient elements, advance clean initiatives supporting Zero-Emission Vehicle efforts, or respond to impacts from sea-level rise.
See the Resources tab for links to Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, MTC Transit Priority Policy for Roadways, AC Transit Design Guide, and CBN.
Union City Transit has been pursuing cleaner public transit for the community since it adopted the alternative fuel path in 1999 with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Since then, Union City Transit was required to phase out diesel buses by December 31, 2012, to improve local air quality. As Union City Transit vehicles came up for replacement, battery electric vehicles were routinely evaluated as the primary option to meet the CARB Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation that took effect for Union City Transit on January 1, 2026.
The procurement of seven compressed natural gas (CNG) buses is a step towards continuing to lower transit related emissions and keeping the fleet in a state of good repair as a viable option to prevent personal cars from becoming the only mobility choice in the community. It is expected that these buses will be replaced by zero-emission buses when they are eligible for replacement in 2039.
20. If the Project is located on the CBN or provides direct benefit to it, describe how the Project meets the requirements of Alameda CTC’s All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Policy and each of the CBN Design Expectations. For non-bicycle projects (e.g. pedestrian, transit, or technology) that are located on the CBN, explain the Project's impact on existing or future bicycle facilities, if any.
See the Resources tab for Alameda CTC CBN Map, AAA Policy, and Design Expectations.
This project has no connection to the Countywide Bike Network (CBN). The Union City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee does serve as a venue for the public to be informed about transit projects and their impacts on cyclists, but this project will not benefit the CBN.
21. Describe how the Project will advance the 2026 CTP Goal: Economic Vitality. Specify project elements consistent with the 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric that connect jobs and transit, support development near transit, or how the Project will provide congestion relief through multimodal travel options. Also, for projects located in or benefiting central business districts, major employment/activity centers, and/or any applicable priority areas, such as PCA, PDA, PPA, or TOCs, describe how the Project directly benefits the applicable geographies.
See the Resource tab for links to the Alameda CTC 2026 CTP Goal Alignment Rubric, and applicable priority area maps.
The new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses are expected to be part of Union City's economic plan to serve commuters, youth, seniors, and visitors with a public transit option to keep the local economy working. Union City Transit believes that when new buses arrive, there is an interest in trying them out and the service aspires to attract new interest in using public transit in the community.
Section 3 - Project Readiness
22. Describe the level of demand/support from the local community, stakeholders, and partnering agencies, and for each, describe the level of involvement in the Project. Explain the Project’s impact on existing transit service and/or other modes, as well as coordination efforts with impacted agencies.
In the Attachments tab, upload a list of key project partners and documentation of community, partner agency and other stakeholder support. Letters of support are encouraged, ideally a minimum of three letters, including one from a CBO.
The Union City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is aware of the need for Union City Transit to upgrade its buses. They have been supportive of the procurement.
23. How much 2028 CIP funding is requested for which project phase(s)? Fill in all that apply. The total request amount should match the amount in the Summary tab and the Budget/Funding table (of the separate Excel file to be uploaded in the Attachments tab).
Enter the amount to the nearest dollar, but after rounding to the nearest $1,000.
24. Is the Project entirely within the Sponsor's right-of-way? Describe any new right-of-way permits or easements required and the status of each. Also, identify any known utility relocations, conflicts, or other conditions within the project right-of-way that may require third party agreements or conflict resolution.
There are no right-of-way requirements with the procurement of public transit buses.
25. Identify any known or anticipated issues that may affect the timely delivery of the Project and how these issues will be addressed. Include any issues with the current phase that may delay the Project’s ability to advance to the 2028 CIP requested phase(s) per the schedule identified in the application.
Examples: inter-agency or community coordination and/or conflicts, lawsuits, unsecured funding, the Project's dependency upon completion of another major capital project, etc.
The only anticipated issues will be with supplier delays and delivery of materials for manufacturing and delivery of the buses.
Project Scoping
Environmental
Design/PSE
Right of Way
800000 Construction
Shuttle Operation
Program Operation
Plan
800,000.00 TOTAL
26. If a usable segment of the proposed project scope can be implemented with partial funding through project segmentation/phasing, describe how.
Not applicable.
27. Describe how the Project fosters a State of Good Repair, including how the Project extends the useful life of an asset, replaces an asset that's beyond its useful life, or reduces operations and maintenance costs. Also, explain how the Project will be operated/maintained once completed and for how long (at a minimum). Confirm the responsible agency(s) for maintaining the improvement and whether new maintenance and/or operations agreements are required.
This project will replace buses that have exceeded their useful lives and are requiring major investments to keep them operational. By moving forward with this project, Union City Transit expects to be able to offer the community cleaner and more reliable public transit.
The buses being replaced are from 2012 and were expected to be replaced in 2024 or 2025. Due to funding issues, the vehicles were then expected to be delivered in October 2025 only to have more funding issues unless Union City Transit followed the current federal administration's clean air vehicle definition. It is critical to get new equipment funded, but also allow Union City Transit to maintain operating funds for when the new vehicles arrive so that they can be part of the community, foster economic vitality, and reduce congestion.
28. For new and/or expanded programs or shuttle services, explain the phasing or steps needed to implement the new/expanded components and the timing of each.
Not applicable.
Section 4 - Leveraging/Matching Funding
29. Does the amount of matching funding identified in the application either meet or exceed the minimum match requirements? (capital: 25%; operations: 75%) The minimum match requirements vary by project type. For capital projects, the minimum match requirement of 25% is applied to each phase for which funding is requested. For operations, the 75% minimum match is applied by year.
30. For any unsecured/unprogrammed matching funding identified in the application, explain the status and timeline for securing the funding needed for a complete funding plan. If all of the identified matching funds are secured, please confirm.
For pilot operation projects/programs, describe the plan for sustaining operations beyond the initial pilot period.
Union City Transit identifies $162,000 as an unsecured local match from TDA. Union City Transit has these funds unprogrammed with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in a rollover balance. Union City Transit plans to request the needed funds as part of its FY26-27 capital needs through the TDA allocation request process.
Section 5 - Federal OBAG 4 Funding
31. Is this application to be considered for federal OBAG 4 funding? Answering "Yes" also confirms the following: (1) Sponsor is an eligible direct recipient of federal funding; (2) Project and requested phases are eligible to be delivered with federal funding; (3) Sponsor has the knowledge and resources to successfully deliver a federally-funded project pursuant to MTC's OBAG 4 program requirements and within the established timelines, and (4) MTC's OBAG 4 application has been completed and is uploaded/submitted with this application. Answering "No" below will remove the Project from consideration for federal funding (to be evaluated only for non-federal 2028 CIP funding sources).
See the Resources tab for links to OBAG 4 resources, especially MTC Res. 4740 OBAG 4 Project Selection and Programming Policies > Project Requirements and MTC Res. 3630 Regional Project Delivery Policy.
32. Projects considered for federal funding will need to upload a printout of a Complete Streets Yes
Yes (Check here to be considered for all 2028 CIP funding sources, including the federal OBAG 4 funds) No (Check here to be considered only for non-federal 2028 CIP funding sources) Checklist (draft or final), indicating (1) the Project and checklist has been or will be reviewed by BPAC prior to the application deadline, and (2) the transit agency review has been or will be completed prior to the BPAC review. Projects in jurisdictions without a Local BPAC (i.e.., Dublin, Hayward, Livermore, Newark) will be scheduled for review by the Countywide BPAC in July 2026. Enter one of the following responses: (1) (Local BPAC name) review of the Project on (actual or scheduled date) or (2) (if the project area does not have a Local BPAC) County BPAC review in July 2026 requested. -answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
33. Acknowledgement of OBAG 4 Sponsor Compliance: Per MTC Resolution 4740, recipients of MTC OBAG 4 funding must comply with the following requirements throughout the OBAG 4 program period, as applicable. (If certain items are not applicable, leave them unchecked, and proceed to Question 36.)
-answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
34. For any unchecked items, explain why the requirement is not applicable. Also, for the LRSP or equivalent safety plan, explain how Sponsor is planning on maintaining the compliance status, detailing their commitment and timeline for the next update. -answer not presented because of the answer to #31-
Section 6 - Applicant Assurances
35. If awarded Alameda CTC-administered local funding, the Applicant agrees to abide by Alameda CTC’s funding requirements outlined in the sample Project Funding Agreement, including Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Program, procurement, logo usage, and reporting requirements.
See the Resources tab for a link to a sample agreement.
36. The Applicant has adopted a governing body resolution that confirms local support, including providing the minimum matching funding contribution, and accepts Alameda CTC’s funding requirements. For each 2028 CIP application, an adopted project-specific resolution of local support (ROLS) using the Alameda CTC’s template language is required at the time of the application submittal, unless Alameda CTC staff provided written approval in advance for a later ROLS timeline.
See the Resources tab for the required template. Upload a signed copy of the adopted ROLS in the Attachment tab. If written approval was obtained for a delayed ROLS submittal, upload a draft ROLS, and email a signed copy once available.
Yes
Yes, a copy of the adopted ROLS is attached.
No, but Alameda CTC has provided advance written approval (required) of the later timing for the ROLS adoption and/or submittal.
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Documents Requested * Required?Attached Documents *
Project Limits / Location Map: Highlight project
limits, existing & proposed facilities, transit
routes, etc. (Required for all project types)
Union City Transit Bus Route (Where New
CNG Buses Operate)
2016 Union City Transit CNG Bus
2012 Union City Transit CNG Bus (Project will
Replace)
Area Map: Highlight project's proximity to the
priority areas, such as EPC or other equity
destination, HIN, PSN, CBN, Three Major
Trails, PDA, PPA, TOC, Major Barriers, key
employment / other activity centers, etc.
(Required for all project type)
EPC Map (None in Union City)
PDA Map (Served by Union City Transit)
TOC Map (Served by Union City Transit)
CTP Equity Overlay Map (Served by Union
City Transit)
Application ID: 525172
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Local Priority Documentation: Links to or
relevant pages from locally identified equity
priority communities or safety priority corridors
or local plans/studies that identify the Project's
priority and need
List of Key Project Partners: As applicable, list
project partners identified in the application
(agency, primary role, contact name, phone
number and email)
Summary of Engagement, such as meeting
dates, locations, number of attendees,
participating organizations, input received,
project impacts, etc. (Required unless no
community input has been solicited)
Letters of Support (Required for projects to be
considered for CARE funding; optional for
others but encouraged)
BPAC Letter of Support: Kirby
BPAC Letter of Support: McDonnell
BPAC Letter of Support: Swenson
Resolution of Local Support (Required for all
project types)
download template
City Council Resolution 2025-172 Awarding
Contract for CNG Buses to Gillig, LLC
Draft Resolution of Local Support
Budget, Funding, and Schedule: Download,
complete and upload the provided template.
Must complete all tabs (Budget, Funding, and
Schedule).
download template
2028 CIP Budget Form
FTA Grant Award
City Council Contract Award
Capital projects: Detail Cost Estimate
(Required for a construction request)
Gillig CNG Bus Quote
Capital projects: If available, relevant pages
from completed project initiation/scoping
document
Capital projects: If available, conceptual or
schematic design drawings
Shuttle Route Maps and Schedules (Required
for shuttle projects)
MTC Federal OBAG 4 Funding Application
(Required for OBAG 4 candidates)
download template
MTC Complete Streets Checklist (Draft or
Final - required for OBAG 4 or CARE
candidates)
Supplemental community engagement
documentation, e.g., petitions/sign-on letters,
endorsements from councils/committees,
community prioritization workshops,
engagement reports, etc. (May be required for
CARE; see CARE Resources in the
Resources tab)
Short-Range Transit Plan (See Fig. 4.2 for
2012 Vehicle Replacements)