Agustin Diaz

The Board of Directors discussed a transit and JPA police partnership, updates on service changes, and received a report from the CEO regarding agency operations. The meeting also included a closed session with labor negotiators, a review of marketing and customer service activities, a legislative update on pending state bills and budget revisions, and a review of financial data and ridership statistics.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes a Chair's report, a CEO's report, and a consent calendar covering financial, marketing, and legislative reports. Key discussion topics include a partnership between Tri Delta Transit and the JPA Police, and an update regarding service changes for August 2026. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding labor negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 198.

This Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri Delta Transit) aims to reduce long-term risks to its passengers, employees, critical facilities, fleet, and essential operations. The plan identifies natural hazards, evaluates the vulnerability of critical assets, and outlines strategies to reduce the impacts of future disasters. Key mitigation actions include securing equipment and building components, improving emergency planning and integration, strengthening facilities against potential flooding, developing mobile Emergency Operations Center capabilities, and modernizing risk assessment methodology. The plan also addresses growing risks associated with sea level rise and climate change, supporting long-term operational resilience and service continuity.

The board agenda includes a review of financial, marketing, and legislative reports, and the CEO's update. Action items cover the approval of a corrective action plan for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, authorization for TDA, STA, and RM funding applications, adoption of the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approval of the second amendment to the Clipper BayPass Participation Agreement. Additionally, the agenda addresses the implementation of a summer youth ride-free pilot program, the adoption of the proposed FY2026-2027 operating and capital budget, and establishing a support position on Senate Bill 1408 regarding Contra Costa Transportation Authority transactions and use tax.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key business items, including the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to develop an auction policy for vehicle disposal and authorization to file for Section 5311 grant funds. The CEO report provided a comprehensive performance summary covering ridership metrics, on-time performance, and safety statistics. Additionally, the board reviewed legislative updates, specifically relating to SB 1408 and its impact on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, as well as marketing and communication activity reports.