Anthony Ray

The committee reviewed and recommended the approval of submittals for Federal Transit Administration grant applications and the adoption of resolutions concerning amendments to the 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. Additionally, the committee received an informational update on the ongoing Transit Fare Change Study and engaged in a discussion regarding the proposed Cycle 8 Regional Active Transportation Program Call for Projects. The session also included an update on Caltrans projects scheduled for construction in 2026.

The Board of Directors held a workshop divided into four parts. The sessions included a fireside chat on external forces and strategic positioning, an overview of the TransNet Program's history, funding, and outcomes, subregional roundtable discussions regarding specific community projects, and department-specific dialogues between board members and agency directors. The meeting also included an organizational leadership strategy discussion during dinner.

The committee meeting included the consideration and approval of the San Pasqual Tribal Police Department as a contributing member to ARJIS. Additionally, the committee received informational updates from ARJIS staff regarding current projects.

The meeting included an update on agency activities from the Chief Executive Officer, a report on meetings and events attended by Board members, and the approval of a revised 2026 legislative calendar. Budgetary actions included the approval of FY 2026 Program Budget amendments for tribal projects involving the transfer of funds between infrastructure initiatives. Additionally, the Board reviewed a year-in-review and future outlook for the agency, received an update on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program analysis, and held a closed session regarding potential litigation, which resulted in no reportable action.

The committee meeting included an informational presentation regarding participation opportunities in the 2026 United States Police & Fire Championships. Additionally, staff provided updates on current projects and presented a summary and the results of the 2025 ARJIS focus groups.