Deborah Dagang

The committee discussed the renewal of a contract for commercial banking and custodial services, the amendment of Citizens Advisory Committee bylaws to include a verbal reporting requirement, and the progress of governance changes and VTA governance process. Additionally, the committee received the Bureau of State Audits Final Report, reviewed the VTA-ATU pension plan actuarial valuation, and discussed bond refunding results and the redemption of equipment trust certificates.

The Committee discussed procurement activities, including a contract with Gillig LLC for the purchase of hybrid diesel-electric buses, an engineering services contract for the Calaveras Boulevard Improvements Project, and authorization for marketing promotional advertising purchase orders. Other topics included the amendment and reinstatement of the Clipper Memorandum of Understanding, adjustments to the Tamien Transit-Oriented Development project lease option agreement, and a review of monthly purchasing and investment reports. Additionally, the Committee reviewed reports on the status of investment funds, including the Enterprise Fund and Retirees' OPEB, noting the impact of economic conditions.

The meeting provided updates on the design development framework for the 28th Street Little Portugal station, including outreach strategies and categories for design principles. Discussions also covered a grant program to support transit-oriented communities, anti-displacement efforts, and local cultural celebrations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the status of the Silicon Valley Granite relocation process, including legal context and the VTA's commitment to providing assistance. Additionally, the committee addressed the current situation regarding vehicle encampments in the area and planned coordination with the City of San Jose for future site enforcement.

The Equitable VMT Mitigation Plan aims to establish a framework for reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) from land development projects and expanding transportation choices within Santa Clara County. This involves working across jurisdictions and improving social equity. The plan will fund three categories of mitigation actions: financial incentives, capital projects, and service programs. Expected outcomes include increased access to jobs and services, reduced single-occupancy vehicle travel, improved air quality, decreased noise, safer streets, and achievement of state and local environmental and climate goals.

This Community-Based Transportation Plan for the Monterey Road Corridor in San José is a collaborative effort by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the City of San José, and community organizations, focusing on identifying transportation needs and prioritizing improvements. The plan aims to enhance access and mobility for historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities, engage residents in the planning process, and develop strategies to address critical transportation challenges. Key areas of focus include upgrading pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, implementing neighborhood traffic calming measures, improving school zone safety, enhancing bus stop amenities and ADA transitions, and optimizing intersection and interchange designs, all with the vision of creating a safe, accessible, and livable corridor for all ages and abilities.