Dawud Brewer

This Transit Corridor Study by the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority aims to identify, evaluate, and prioritize improvements to enhance transit speed, reliability, and customer experience across four key corridors: Clayton Road, Monument Boulevard, Treat Boulevard, and Ygnacio Valley Road. The study provides recommendations categorized into stop management, signal improvements, corridor design enhancements, and comprehensive transit improvements. Its objective is to make transit faster, more reliable, and more accessible for the served communities.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda for February 19, 2026, included several key items. The General Manager's report covered updates on the Connect Bay Area Revenue Measure Do's and Don'ts, the APTA Legislative Conference, Bus Feeder Funding, a BART Workshop discussion, and an Electric Bus Update. The Marketing, Planning & Legislative Committee agenda included the Adoption of Transit Corridor Study Resolution No. 2026-20. The Operations & Scheduling Committee agenda involved an update on Fixed Route Peer Agency Comparison (Information Only) and the recommendation to Award contract for leased tires and related services (Resolution No. 2026-21) to Goodyear for five years. The document also references minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2026, and the Board Workshop of January 15, 2026, which discussed Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) implementation steps and the development of a LINK paratransit service area policy.

The meeting included approval of the Consent Calendar, which covered the update on the Lump Sum Payment for Retiree Health Savings Plan and the Investment Report as of September 30, 2025. Key operational updates included a favorable resolution of the Shannon Cross Workers Comp Case and the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-19, authorizing the Advisory Committee to meet remotely pursuant to SB 707, requiring subsequent resolutions every six months. Director Worth was appointed as the Ex-Officio Primary member for the bus transit seat, effective February 1, 2026. The Board also received updates on the Electric Bus charging issues and ongoing minor issues with the Clipper 2.0 system. The Administration & Finance Committee recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Report and Audited Financial Statements. Discussions under this committee also covered Complementary Paratransit Options, with staff recommending negotiating revised fare subsidy agreements to cover increased operating costs resulting from FTA requirements, or discontinuing associated fixed-route fare-free programs. The Marketing, Planning & Legislative Committee reported on the Transit Corridor Study, which identified priority projects to improve travel time and reliability, with final report approval expected next month. The committee also reviewed the California Transit Association's response to the Transit Transformation Task Force Final Report. The Operations & Scheduling Committee provided an update on the BusAID Project, which involves adjusting bus stops and deploying Transit Signal Priority along the Monument Corridor, scheduled for completion by June 2027. An information-only update was provided on the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) program, confirming the application approval and anticipating program start in 2026.

The board workshop focused on staff presentations regarding Link paratransit and County Connection's other accessible mobility programs, including Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), the Regional Eligibility Database, support for Choice in Aging's contract with SilverRide, and Travel Training. Staff requested guidance on developing a comprehensive service area policy for the LINK service. It was decided that staff would address questions and concerns with each Board committee and report back to the full Board later in the year. The session concluded with a decision to continue holding Board workshops annually or semi-annually.

This document outlines County Connection's 2024 Federal Advocacy Program, focusing on securing crucial federal transit funding for capital and operational needs. Key priorities include advocating for the full appropriation and reauthorization of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), enacting APTA's recommendations for mobility and innovation, restoring the Federal Highway & Mass Transit Fund, and securing community project funding for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator to support Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) fleet resilience. The program aims to ensure the provision of reliable, safe, and effective public transportation services, enhance innovative mobility solutions, address critical community needs, and prepare for future challenges such as climate change and an aging population.