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SMCTA Board of Directors

San Mateo County Transportation Authority • 2026-02-05 • 5:00 PM
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INTRODUCTION WHAT IS 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT? 03. 04.
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INTRODUCTION WHAT IS 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT? 03. 04.
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QUESTIONS ACTIVE 101 PROCESS NEXT STEPS 2 Item #11.d. 2/5/2026 349 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT 3 Item #11.d. 2/5/2026 350 WHAT IS 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT? • A collaborative program to identify and prioritize congestion management projects along US 101 in San Mateo County. • It looks
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QUESTIONS ACTIVE 101 PROCESS NEXT STEPS 2 Item #11.d. 2/5/2026 349 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT 3 Item #11.d. 2/5/2026 350 WHAT IS 101 CORRIDOR CONNECT? • A collaborative program to identify and prioritize congestion management projects along US 101 in San Mateo Count...
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Call to Order
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Report of the Executive Director Informational
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Program 11.a. 101 Corridor Connect: Draft South County Multimodal Strategy Informational
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San Mateo Countywide Transportation Plan Update Informational
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Brand Refresh Update Informational 11.d. 101 Corridor Connect: US 101 San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Implementation Plan (Active 101) Update Informational
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Brand Refresh Update Informational 11.d. 101 Corridor Connect: US 101 San Mateo County Crossings Improvement Implementation Plan (Active 101) Update Informational
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Legislative Matters
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Legislative Update Informational
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Requests from the Authority
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Consider Amending the $10,000,000 Allocation in Original Measure A Funds to the San Mateo County Transit District for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Member Agency Contributions to Caltrain to Remove Conditions – Approved by Resolution No. 2026- 02 Ms. Chan provided the report on the
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Consider Amending the $10,000,000 Allocation in Original Measure A Funds to the San Mateo County Transit District for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 Member Agency Contributions to Caltrain to Remove Conditions – Approved by Resolution No. 2026- 02 Ms. Chan provide...
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Written Communications to the Authority
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Programming and Allocating $189,934,617 in Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Funds for 17 Highway Projects; Supporting Requests for $1,516,000 in Local Project Partnership Programs funds for City of Half Moon Bay’s Highway 1: Main Street to Kehoe Avenue Project and
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Programming and Allocating $189,934,617 in Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Funds for 17 Highway Projects; Supporting Requests for $1,516,000 in Local Project Partnership Programs funds for City of Half Moon Bay’s Highway 1: Main Street to Kehoe Avenue...
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Proposed Updates to the Grade Separation Program Policies and Near-Term Funding Strategy Jessica Manzi, Director, Project Delivery, provided the presentation that included the following:  Measure A and W funding to total about $306 million through 2049  $1.8 billion for
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Proposed Updates to the Grade Separation Program Policies and Near-Term Funding Strategy Jessica Manzi, Director, Project Delivery, provided the presentation that included the following:  Measure A and W funding to total about $306 million through 2049  $1.8...
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Date / Time of Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm The meeting will be accessible via Zoom teleconference and/or in person at the San Mateo County Transit District, Bacciocco Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA. Please see the
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Date / Time of Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm The meeting will be accessible via Zoom teleconference and/or in person at the San Mateo County Transit District, Bacciocco Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA....
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Legislative Update Amy Linehan, Government Affairs Officer, provided the state update that included the following:  Legislature resumed on January 5  Two 2025 bills to be passed by January 31 to be considered in 2026  February 20 deadline for new bill introductions  January
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Legislative Update Amy Linehan, Government Affairs Officer, provided the state update that included the following:  Legislature resumed on January 5  Two 2025 bills to be passed by January 31 to be considered in 2026  February 20 deadline for new bill intro...
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Report of Legal Counsel
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Establishing Community Advisory Committee Appointment Procedures Resolution
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Adjournment February 5, 2026 Information for the Public If you have questions on the agenda, please contact the Authority Secretary at 650-551-6108. Agendas are posted on the TA website at https://www.smcta.com/whats-happening/board-directors-calendar . Communications to the
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Adjournment February 5, 2026 Information for the Public If you have questions on the agenda, please contact the Authority Secretary at 650-551-6108. Agendas are posted on the TA website at https://www.smcta.com/whats-happening/board-directors-calendar . Commun...
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Date/Time of Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm
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Date/Time of Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm
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Report of Legal Counsel
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Establishing Community Advisory Committee Appointment Procedures Joan Cassman, Legal Counsel, provided the report that included reduction of the desired size, selection process criteria, staff responsibilities, and open-seat advertisement of the Community Advisory Committee
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Establishing Community Advisory Committee Appointment Procedures Joan Cassman, Legal Counsel, provided the report that included reduction of the desired size, selection process criteria, staff responsibilities, and open-seat advertisement of the Community Advi...
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Oath of Office – Ray Mueller for a term ending December 31, 2026, representing the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
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Oath of Office – Ray Mueller for a term ending December 31, 2026, representing the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
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Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 7:18 pm in memory of Carolyn L. Medina. Director Medina extended the in memory of for all persons who have lost loved ones. Item #6.a. 2/5/2026 12 San Mateo County Transportation Authority Staff Report To: Board of Directors Through: April
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Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 7:18 pm in memory of Carolyn L. Medina. Director Medina extended the in memory of for all persons who have lost loved ones. Item #6.a. 2/5/2026 12 San Mateo County Transportation Authority Staff Report To: Board of Direct...
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Community-Based Organization Meetings Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 207 South County Multimodal Strategy | 32 3.2 WHO WAS INVOLVED? The South County Working Group (WG) was formed to seek feedback from technical experts, transit operators, local governments, and SMCTA staff throughout the
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Community-Based Organization Meetings Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 207 South County Multimodal Strategy | 32 3.2 WHO WAS INVOLVED? The South County Working Group (WG) was formed to seek feedback from technical experts, transit operators, local governments, and SMCTA s...
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The screening reviewed the initial inventory to combine related projects (where possible) and eliminate projects not consistent with the project objectives. For example, projects along El Camino Real from various plans representing different modes of transportation were combined
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The screening reviewed the initial inventory to combine related projects (where possible) and eliminate projects not consistent with the project objectives. For example, projects along El Camino Real from various plans representing different modes of transport...
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Equity Priority Areas Source: San Mateo County Transit District, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 216 South County Multimodal Strategy | 41 Figure
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Equity Priority Areas Source: San Mateo County Transit District, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 216 South County Multimodal Strategy | 41 Figure
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High Injury Network Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 217 South County Multimodal Strategy | 42 Figure
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High Injury Network Source: City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 217 South County Multimodal Strategy | 42 Figure
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Priority Development Areas Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 218 South County Multimodal Strategy | 43 Figure
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Priority Development Areas Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission, 2024. Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 218 South County Multimodal Strategy | 43 Figure
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Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 214 South County Multimodal Strategy | 39 Table
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South County Multimodal Strategy Priority Projects Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 223 South County Multimodal Strategy | 48 Table
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South County Multimodal Strategy Priority Projects Item #11.a. 2/5/2026 223 South County Multimodal Strategy | 48 Table
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Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance
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The transportation appropriations bill, commonly abbreviated to THUD, contains earmark (congressional directed spending) funding for the following SMCTA priorities sponsored by Rep. Mullin:  $3.15 million for the Broadway Grade Separation Project (Burlingame)  $850,000 for
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The transportation appropriations bill, commonly abbreviated to THUD, contains earmark (congressional directed spending) funding for the following SMCTA priorities sponsored by Rep. Mullin:  $3.15 million for the Broadway Grade Separation Project (Burlingame)...
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda Public comment by each individual speaker shall be limited two (2) minutes. Items raised that require a response will be deferred for staff reply.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda Public comment by each individual speaker shall be limited two (2) minutes. Items raised that require a response will be deferred for staff reply.
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Report of the Community Advisory Committee Informational
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Consent Calendar Members of the Board may request that an item under the Consent Calendar be considered separately
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of January 8, 2026 Motion
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of January 8, 2026 Motion
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Receive Quarterly Financial Report Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 2 Results and Financial Outlook Motion
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Receive Quarterly Financial Report Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 2 Results and Financial Outlook Motion
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Accept Quarterly Investment Report Motion
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Updating the Strategic Plan 2025-2029 to Revise the Grade Separation Program Policies and Near-Term Funding Strategy, and to Limit Allocations for Cost Increases for Competitive Program Projects Resolution
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Updating the Strategic Plan 2025-2029 to Revise the Grade Separation Program Policies and Near-Term Funding Strategy, and to Limit Allocations for Cost Increases for Competitive Program Projects Resolution
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Report of the Chair
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Resolution of Appreciation for Carlos Romero Resolution
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San Mateo County Transit District Liaison Report Informational
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of December 4,
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Adopting the Grand Boulevard Initiative Action Plan – Approved by Resolution No. 2026-01 Public Comment Giuliano Carlini commented on the current multi-modal transportation conditions and the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) Project transformation on El Camino Real. Motion to
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Adopting the Grand Boulevard Initiative Action Plan – Approved by Resolution No. 2026-01 Public Comment Giuliano Carlini commented on the current multi-modal transportation conditions and the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) Project transformation on El Camino...
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Adopt 2026 Legislative Program Staff provided further clarification and amendments in response to Board comments and questions on the inclusion of GBI funding and support. Item #6.a. 2/5/2026 6 Motion to approve Item 8.c./Second: Romero/Nagales Ayes: Corzo, Medina, Romero,
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Adopt 2026 Legislative Program Staff provided further clarification and amendments in response to Board comments and questions on the inclusion of GBI funding and support. Item #6.a. 2/5/2026 6 Motion to approve Item 8.c./Second: Romero/Nagales Ayes: Corzo, Me...
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Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Liaison Report Informational February 5,
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Appointment of Representative to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority Chair Mates and Directors Romero and Medina volunteered to continue serving as representations to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority Board (SMCEL-JPA). Director
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Appointment of Representative to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority Chair Mates and Directors Romero and Medina volunteered to continue serving as representations to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority Board (SMCEL-...
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