Kate Jordan Steiner

The committee meeting featured a presentation on the SamTrans 50th Anniversary outreach and marketing plan, including upcoming celebration events, historical promotions, and community engagement strategies. The staff report provided an overview of ridership reporting pauses due to data issues, key performance indicators for service calls and on-time performance, and safety campaign updates. Additionally, the committee discussed operational concerns including infrastructure signage, transit signal priority, fleet reliability, and bus stop communications.

This Local Investment Plan outlines the framework for utilizing potential 'return-to-source' funds generated from the Connect Bay Area regional public transportation sales tax measure, if approved in November 2026. The 14-year plan establishes a funding framework with four categories: Protect (45%) to prevent cuts to existing public transit services, Enhance (30%) to improve the rider experience, Expand (20%) to increase affordable transit access for underserved communities, and Fix (5%) for repairing aging transit infrastructure. The plan includes guiding principles for implementation, such as prioritizing SamTrans service and recalibrating funding percentages periodically, and commits to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and specific investment goals to improve and expand public transit in San Mateo County.

The board discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including the amendment of a contract with the Center for Transportation and the Environment for hydrogen fuel cell electric bus feasibility studies, the award of landscape and grounds maintenance services to Commercial Environment Landscape, and the award of a contract to Wireless CCTV for mobile security trailer rentals and monitoring services. Additionally, the board recognized LGBTQ Pride Month, received a report from the General Manager/CEO regarding bus operator staffing and preventable accidents, and conducted a legislative update including the adoption of a local investment plan for potential regional tax measure funds. A closed session was held regarding legal counsel for anticipated litigation.

The committee discussed a range of topics, including Brown Act training, staff reports from the Bus Transportation division, and a liaison report from the Board of Directors meeting. Discussions encompassed transit service performance, detours, safety campaigns, and updates on the Clipper data reconciliation process. The committee also reviewed ongoing Bus Stop Improvement Plan initiatives and addressed various member requests regarding transit service reliability, overcrowding, and signage improvements.

This document outlines the vision, mission, and core values of an entity, referred to as 'The District,' focused on providing exceptional mobility experiences in San Mateo County. Its mission is to revolutionize mobility and foster a more equitable and sustainable region. The strategic framework is built upon six core values: Safety (cultivating well-being for people and customers), Equity (delivering access to opportunities), Excellence (providing high-quality service, investing in employees, and securing financial future), Sustainability (creating a resilient environmental future), Partnership (building trust and collaboration), and Innovation (embracing new approaches and adapting to change).