REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Presentation from Valley Transportation Authority
Report
BACKGROUND
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) was created in 1972 by the Santa Clara County Transit District Act and provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the County’s congestion management agency, the VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit-oriented development.
DISCUSSION
The VTA will provide an overview of a regional transportation sales tax measure that is expected to be on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The VTA is also seeking City input on a local investment plan. VTA General Manager Carolyn Gonot, Assistant General Manager Greg Richardson, or Board Chair Sergio Lopez will participate in the presentation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager