Paul L. Rodrigues

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several key business items, including the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to develop an auction policy for vehicle disposal and authorization to file for Section 5311 grant funds. The CEO report provided a comprehensive performance summary covering ridership metrics, on-time performance, and safety statistics. Additionally, the board reviewed legislative updates, specifically relating to SB 1408 and its impact on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, as well as marketing and communication activity reports.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes a series of reports, including the Chair's report and the CEO's report. Consent items for approval encompass the financial report, marketing and customer service activities report, and the legislative report. Action items include the potential creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to provide guidance on an auction policy for vehicle disposal and other surplus items, as well as the authorization to file for Section 5311 Grant Funds through the FTA Formula Grants for Rural Areas program.

The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting included action items related to adopting Resolution #260228A for revising Regional Measure 3 (RM3) capital allocation requests, which involves reprogramming previously designated hydrogen fueling station funds towards a facility rehabilitation project and vehicle replacements. Another action item focused on adopting Resolution #260225B for the disposal of 16 vehicles via a two-pronged bidding and auction process. The board also considered adopting Resolution #260225C to contract for the removal of old charging stations and installation of new ones, and Resolution #260225D to authorize a five-year HVAC maintenance contract. Furthermore, staff recommended adopting Resolution #260228E to authorize a four-year operations contract with Keolis. Discussion items included an update on the Tri Delta Transit and Police Community Partnership Effort and a BART service update. The document also contains the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting, where key actions included approving the consent calendar items (minutes from December 10, 2025, financial report, marketing/customer service report, operations report, and legislative report), discussing the Student Cover Art Contest winner, confirming the appointment of Director Rocha as the Ex-Officio Alternate Representative to CCTA, and presenting a summary of the Mobility Hub Study Report.

The Tri Delta Transit Mobility Hub Study outlines the purpose, vision, and guiding principles for developing a network of mobility hubs in Eastern Contra Costa County. It focuses on advancing connected and improved mobility, sustainability and climate action, transportation equity, inclusive and exceptional experience, value-driven implementation, and personal and community safety. The study aims to create inviting and inclusive community spaces with integrated transportation options and amenities, fostering seamless, equitable, and sustainable connections, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving multimodal access for residents, especially in Equity Priority Communities.

The meeting includes discussion and action items such as the Draft Independent Auditors Report for the year ending June 30, 2025, a Stroller Policy Update, a Clipper 2 Next Generation Overview, the 2026 ECCTA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule, a Boardroom Use Policy, and a Mid-Term ECCTA Board Member-At-Large-Appointment. The agenda also includes a Chair's Report, CEO's Report, Public Comment, and Board of Directors Comments.