The committee discussed federal and state funding updates, reviewed the draft outline for the 2026 Measure A annual report, and addressed revised apportionments for the Local Transportation Fund and State Transit Assistance for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Additionally, the committee reviewed the final draft of the Measure A compliance audit reports and discussed funding applications for the U.S. 101/State Route 135 Interchange project in Santa Maria.
Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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Santa Barbara County Association Of Governments Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed a range of transportation and administrative topics, including the approval of a contract with InfraStrategies LLC for the Measure A Renewal and Public Information Roadmap, a review of the North County Transit Study consultant agreement, and authorization for amendments to the Measure A South Coast Safe Routes to School program. The board also reviewed the Transportation Demand Management Quarterly Performance Report and discussed the 2027 board meeting schedule, fiscal year allocations for low-carbon transit operations, and compliance requirements for Measure A maintenance of effort and alternative transportation. Additionally, the meeting featured an executive director's report on major project statuses and Caltrans district updates regarding road and infrastructure projects.
The committee discussed updates on federal and state funding programs and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Program call for projects for the Lompoc and Santa Maria urbanized areas. Key topics included the review of FY 2024-25 draft Measure A audit reports and FY 2026-27 compliance requirements for the Measure A Maintenance of Effort and Alternative Transportation. The committee also covered the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and provided direction for the FY 2027 Unmet Transit Needs process.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Agenda and Meeting Minutes
The board meeting package and agenda covered several significant transportation and administrative actions. Key topics included the closure of the cooperative agreement for the Highway 101 Summerland segment and the adoption of the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program. The Board approved the call for projects for the FTA 5310 Cycle 3, selected projects for the TNC Access for All program, and authorized requests for immediate state action regarding winter season protection. Additionally, the Board reviewed the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies call box program, discussed Vehicle Miles Traveled mitigation initiatives, and finalized the allocation of REAP 2.0 interest earnings. Contract approvals were granted for real-time arrival prediction systems and various infrastructure design and support services.
