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 of Directors meeting addressed various operational and community-related topics. Key discussion points included the recognition of employees of the month for June and July 2026, public comments regarding transit service issues for seniors, and a report on the agency's successful delivery of World Cup transportation services. The board reviewed the recent summer safety blitz, discussed the receipt of a grant for zero-emission water taxis, and received updates on staff participation in regional mobility conferences and professional development seminars. Additionally, the Board reviewed strategies for future transit events and community outreach programs.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda
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.
Jul 1, 2026·Budget
Long Beach Transit FY2027 Budget
The Long Beach Transit adopted operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), the legal budget of record approved by the Board of Directors.
