Cory Peterson

The meeting included initial actions for the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA), such as approving the minutes from the August 24, 2016 meeting and reviewing the agenda. A public hearing was held by the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission regarding the Village Seven General Plan, Specific Plan Amendment, and Rezone, with a recommendation to find consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Following this, the Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Services Agency convened to approve its consent calendar. Key discussions for the PCTPA involved approving the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Overall Work Program and Budget Amendment Number One, which included disbanding the Congestion Management Program as it is no longer a state requirement, integrating popular elements like Bike Month promotion, and reducing staffing levels. This budget change resulted in increased funds for the contingency fund. Furthermore, the agency announced the kickoff of the annual Unmet Transit Needs process for 2016, detailing the extensive outreach plan including newspaper ads, flyers, workshops, and an online survey scheduled to conclude in late October, with a final report to the board in February. The Executive Director also provided positive updates, including the final approvals for the I-80/65 Interchange Environmental Document and preparations for potential administration of a November transportation sales tax, involving site visits to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and preparation of RFPs for financial advisors and design work for I-80 auxiliary lanes. The board was also informed of the plan to combine the November and December meetings into one on December 7th. Separately, a board member reported unanimous support from the CCJPA for $78 million for the Third Track Project to Roseville.

The FY 2025/26 Overall Work Program for the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) details annual management, budgetary, and monitoring activities aimed at addressing Placer County's mobility needs. The plan is action-oriented, focusing on implementing the Regional Transportation Plan and integrating with SACOG's Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Key priorities include enhancing economic vitality, improving transportation system safety, security, accessibility, and mobility for all users, and protecting the environment while promoting energy conservation. It further emphasizes efficient system management, preservation of existing infrastructure, strengthening the resiliency and reliability of the transportation network, and enhancing travel and tourism. The program outlines continuous efforts in intergovernmental coordination and advocacy, communications and outreach, and meticulous project programming and reporting for diverse transportation initiatives across all modes.

The meeting agenda for the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency covered several key items across its associated bodies. Discussions and actions included the approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting. For the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA), consent calendar items involved approving a salary schedule amendment for a new classification, approving preliminary funding apportionments (LTF, STA, SGR) for Fiscal Year 2026/27, accepting the FY 2024/25 Audited Financial Statement & TDA Compliance Report, approving claims for LTF, STA, and SGR funds by the County of Placer for FY 2025/26, and adopting Resolution #26-07 for Amendment #2 of the FY 2025/26 Overall Work Program and Budget. For the Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Planning Agency (WPCTSA), the agenda included accepting the FY 2024/25 Audited Financial Statements & TDA Compliance Report, and authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and sign a Master Agreement and Letters of Task Agreements with MOVE Stanislaus Transportation, Inc. to administer the Placer Rides Program, following an RFP process. Finally, the Board addressed the Annual Unmet Transit Needs Assessment Report and Findings for FY 2026/27, concluding there are no unmet transit needs reasonable to meet for implementation in FY 2026/27.

The meeting addressed the continuation of remote teleconferencing meetings under AB361 due to the Governor's state of emergency proclamation, with subsequent plans to move to a hybrid option under AB2449 starting in March. Key actions included adopting findings to continue remote meetings via resolution 23-01. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 7, 2022 meeting. Discussions covered the State Master Plan on Aging, with a focus on strengthening CTSA services for seniors and people with disabilities. Furthermore, the Board considered Item I regarding the South Placer South Sutter transportation funding analysis, requesting action to adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute an amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding, execute funding reimbursement agreements with Sutter County, the City of Roseville, and Placer County, and negotiate a contract with DKS Associates for the analysis. Finally, the Board acted on Item J, approving an agreement for the sale of mitigation credits for the Interstate 80 Auxiliary Lanes project, addressing impacts to George Kirby Creek habitat.

The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency's FY 2026/27 Overall Work Plan and Budget outlines annual management, budgetary, and monitoring activities to implement a programming and funding strategy addressing the mobility needs of Placer County residents, businesses, and visitors. Key priorities include implementing the Regional Transportation Plan, addressing major transportation issues such as Placer Parkway and I-80/SR 65 Interchange Improvements, promoting multimodal transportation, enhancing safety, security, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. The plan emphasizes strong partnerships, compliance with state and federal planning requirements, and the efficient management and preservation of the transportation system to support economic vitality and quality of life.