Gold Coast Transit

The meeting included reports on transit operations, including bus stop spacing and the installation of new vehicle location and voice annunciation systems. Key formal items included authorizing the General Manager to sign an updated Metropolitan Planning Agreement with the Southern California Association of Governments and receiving the Actuarial Study of Retiree Health Liabilities as part of financial reporting compliance. The Board also received a presentation on proposed California Air Resources Board Innovative Clean Transit regulations regarding zero-emission technology and reviewed a construction update for the administrative and operations facility. A closed session was held to discuss labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 186.

This document outlines the Bus Stop Improvement Plan for Gold Coast Transit District, presenting preliminary findings and recommendations. The plan categorizes bus stops by ridership to suggest appropriate amenities. Key areas covered include outreach findings, a prioritization methodology based on ridership and equity, and detailed improvement areas such as amenity maintenance, installation of new amenities (benches, shelters, lighting), safety and accessibility upgrades (ADA landings, accessible pathways, crosswalks), and operational enhancements (stop balancing, new bidirectional stops).

The Regular Board of Directors Meeting agenda covered several key areas. Discussions included employee recognition for staff members with 5, 10, and 15 years of service. The Consent Agenda included the approval of minutes from the previous month, expenditures for December 2023, the financial report for November 2023, and the approval of job descriptions for Fleet Manager (updated), Facility Manager (new), and Controller (new). Formal items involved considering the annual update to Personnel Rules and approval of Resolution 2024-01 related to the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel stations. Informational items included an update on the Fiscal Year 2024 Mid-Year Budget/Actual and legislative priorities.

Key discussions and recommendations for this meeting included the General Manager's Monthly Report, which covered agency activities and introductions of new team members, as well as recognizing Employees of the Quarter. The Consent Items involved receiving the Report of Monthly Expenditures for September 2025, the Report of Budget/Actual for August 2025, and the Report of Contracts Awarded for September 2025. Formal Agenda Items focused on authorizing the General Manager to purchase six (6) ARBOC Specialty Vehicles for the GO ACCESS fleet, utilizing the CALACT purchasing cooperative, and the disposal of the aging vehicles being replaced. Another key formal item was to receive and file the Year in Review report detailing the first year of GO ACCESS and Flexible Services under direct operation, highlighting cost savings and operational integration since transitioning from a contracted model in October 2024.

Key discussions during the meeting included the introduction of the new Fleet Manager and the announcement of upcoming service changes effective July 31, 2017. The General Manager reported on the successful completion of the Triennial Transportation Development Act (TDA) Audit, highlighting high farebox recovery for paratransit service and low operating costs for fixed-route service. Furthermore, the Board conducted a public hearing and subsequently adopted the FY 2017-18 Operating, Planning and Capital Budget. Other formal actions included approving a resolution authorizing the filing of a TDA Funds claim and approving an adjustment to the salary ranges for non-represented employees, incorporating a 3% increase. The Board also received a status report on the new Administration and Operations Facility construction and authorized the disposal of surplus parts from the retired Model Year 2001-2004 NABI Bus Fleet via auction.