Felicia Bridges

This document outlines the Amador County Transportation Commission's (ACTC) Overall Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026/27. It details the planned transportation planning activities and funding allocations for the year, focusing on fulfilling the ACTC's responsibilities as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA). Key areas of focus include program administration, regional planning, project programming, and supporting local jurisdictions. The plan also addresses regional challenges, public involvement, Native American consultation, and adherence to federal and state transportation funding priorities, aiming to enhance mobility, support economic growth, and maintain environmental quality in Amador County.

This transportation analysis report details existing and projected cumulative transportation and circulation conditions related to the NewBridge Specific Plan development. It comprehensively assesses the combined traffic, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facility impacts of four major projects: the West Jackson Highway Master Plan, Jackson Township Specific Plan, NewBridge Specific Plan, and Mather South Specific Plan Amendment. The report provides detailed operational analyses and mitigation measures for various scenarios to inform decision-making regarding these developments.

The meeting addressed the approval of the agenda and the Consent Agenda, which included discussions on the FY 2024/25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Resolution Amendment and the FY 2024/25 Overall Work Program 3rd Quarter Expenditures concerning Local Transportation Fund allocation. Key regular agenda items involved the FY 2025/26 Unmet Transit Needs Report, which was tabled until the Amador Transit (AT) budget is finalized, and the approval of the FY 2025/26 ACTC Final Draft Overall Work Program and Budget. The Commission also reviewed updates on the Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee (RTMF) Program, including a Nexus Study update which projected increased funding available for the RTP Tier I constrained project listing, and the Gold Rush Ranch (Sutter Creek Ranch) referral package. The commission approved the revised monthly claims list, received reports from ACTC staff regarding the retiring Fiscal Officer and upcoming Regional Transportation Plan 'Call for Projects', and received updates from Caltrans concerning recent state funding allocations and an inactive local project.

This Regional Transportation Plan for Amador County outlines the region's short-term and long-range transportation needs, establishing policies, programs, and projects to meet them. The primary strategic focus for the next 20 years is on preserving and maintaining existing local streets and roads to enhance safety and reliability. Key goals include encouraging efficiency and common-sense planning, and improving safety and reducing congestion, with the aim of ensuring access to employment, homes, goods movement, visitors, and safe corridors for emergency responders.

This document outlines the Amador County Transportation Commission's Overall Work Program (OWP) for Fiscal Year 2025/26, detailing the scope of work and budget for transportation planning activities from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The plan is structured around three main work elements: Program Administration, Regional Planning, Project Programming and Support, and Regional Transportation Planning. Its primary objectives are to implement and improve the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and administer the Transportation Development Act (TDA), aligning local concerns with state priorities to enhance the region's transportation system.