Long Beach Transit Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The board authorized the purchase of 25 battery-electric buses from Gillig LLC and approved a five-year contract for tire leasing and servicing with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The board also adopted an updated Drug and Alcohol Policy to comply with federal requirements. Additional actions included the authorization of funding applications for State of Good Repair and Transportation Development Act grants, the approval of a contract for security and transit ambassador services, and the establishment of a pilot Finance and Governance Advisory Committee. Financial reports and department updates regarding electrification, asset management, and fiscal challenges were also reviewed.
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Long Beach Transit Board of Directors Board of Directors Meeting
The Board meeting included an update on World Cup 2026 transit operations, lessons learned from that event, and future planning for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Board authorized a three-year contract with Inter-Con Security for security and transit ambassador services and adopted a resolution for Fiscal Year 2027 funding applications under the Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance programs. Additionally, the Board received reports on the Transit Gallery Improvement Project, including two design concepts for bus shelter upgrades, and an overview of Long Beach Transit’s vendor programs and local vendor engagement strategies, including the impact of federal DBE program changes.
Apr 23, 2026·Board meeting
Long Beach Transit Board of Directors Board Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and financial items. Key business included the authorization of contracts for unleaded gasoline supply, maintenance of the CCTV video surveillance system, and the purchase of new battery-electric Dial-A-Lift vans. The Board also reviewed and adopted the 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. Discussions encompassed financial and operational performance, including a third-quarter financial report and federal grant applications. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on economic impact analysis, community values, and customer survey results, and addressed safety compliance and administrative policy matters.
Mar 26, 2026·Board meeting
Long Beach Transit Board of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
The board discussed several items, including the approval of a resolution to file a grant application with the Federal Transit Administration for funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The meeting featured an informational report on the Economic Impact Analysis of Long Beach Transit, prepared by California State University, Long Beach, highlighting the agency's contributions to regional and statewide economic activity, employment, and tax revenue.
