Dan Malcolm

The committee meeting addressed several key regional and policy topics. The CEO report included updates on the International Boundary and Water Commission Minute 333 regarding Tijuana River Valley sewer flows, tribal transportation working groups, regional transportation plan funding, and construction updates on Otay Mesa projects. The discussion also covered the implementation of a new, more interactive meeting structure designed to foster deeper dialogue and collaboration. Additionally, the meeting included public comments regarding air quality and environmental concerns, and the Lithium Valley specific plan draft.

The meeting included public comments regarding environmental and safety concerns, surveillance practices, and various transportation projects. Agency updates were provided on transit ridership trends, flexible fleet grant programs, state budget allocations, border crossing developments, and the San Diego double track project. The committee approved the consent calendar, which included an amendment to the Regional Transit Improvement Program. Additionally, the committee discussed and advanced proposed amendments to the Regional Transit Comprehensive Fair Ordinance, addressing a two-phase fare change, promotional fare programs, and initiatives for free and reduced fare programs.

The meeting focused on air quality conformity updates following federal actions regarding California's Clean Air Act waivers. Key discussions centered on the status of adjustment factors and conformity determination for the 2025 Regional Plan. The group addressed feedback from the EPA concerning modifications to the draft finding and the necessity of a conformity checklist to proceed with reviews. Additionally, preparations were outlined for the upcoming board meeting regarding the approval of the conformity package.

The committee held a meeting to discuss organizational and financial matters. Key topics included a briefing on the federal and state funding landscape, the status of ongoing infrastructure projects, and updates on internal control initiatives. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2026 meeting calendar and discussed financial report updates, specifically regarding adjustments to Transnet-funded projects to align with grant applications.

The meeting focused on completing consultation on the conformity criteria for the 2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). Discussions included the emissions model and budgets, incorporating adjustment factors, project lists, and financial assumptions such as revenue projections and the impact of inflation on transportation projects. The group also reviewed preliminary conformity modeling results and discussed the upcoming timeline for the 2027 RTIP, including public comment periods and committee review dates.