Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the joint TCTC/TCTA TAC and CAC meeting.
Committee role
No action.
Public meeting guide
Follow the agenda
Select an item for its purpose, requested action, fiscal impact, and official supporting materials.
Showing the complete joint agenda.
Oral Communications
Members of the public may comment on matters not listed on the agenda that are within either agency’s jurisdiction. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
Committee role
No action or discussion may be undertaken on matters raised during Oral Communications.
- Comments on listed items are also accepted before or during consideration of that item.
- The Chair may manage speaking order and the three-minute limit.
Agency Reports
Informational updates from TCTC, TCTA, local partners, Caltrans, and the transit operator. Report items are not scheduled for committee action.
Committee role
Receive reports. No committee action.
- TCTC: Auditor’s Office, City projects, County projects, and Caltrans updates.
- TCTA: County letters, transit performance, budget and audit status, and special events.
- June fixed-route on-time performance: 89.9% combined.
- June service: 86 average daily Dial-A-Ride passengers; 209 Golden Years passengers; 1,241 Father’s Day Fly-In passengers.
Direct document linksTCTA FY 2025-26 Performance Report (opens in a new tab)
TCTA · FY 2025–26
View full performance report (opens in a new tab)The Year at a Glance
Annual performance
Fixed Route
55,798passengers carried
5.81passengers per hour of service
$9.48operating cost per passenger
88.3%stops served on time
Annual performance
Dial-A-Ride / Paratransit
24,646passengers carried
3.52passengers per hour of service
$15.64operating cost per passenger
80,444combined passengers carried
June 3, 2026 TCTC TAC/CAC Meeting Minutes
The draft minutes document the concurrent June 3 TCTC TAC/CAC meeting, including reports, recommendations, and the absence of a CAC quorum.
Committee role
Approve the June 3, 2026 TCTC TAC/CAC meeting minutes.
June 3, 2026 TCTA TAC/CAC Meeting Minutes
The draft minutes document the concurrent June 3 TCTA TAC/CAC meeting, including transit reports and committee consideration of scheduled items.
Committee role
Approve the June 3, 2026 TCTA TAC/CAC meeting minutes.
Resolution 784-26: Unmet Transit Needs Definitions
TCTC periodically reviews the definitions used in its annual Transportation Development Act unmet-transit-needs process. Staff finds the existing definitions and reasonable-to-meet criteria remain appropriate and recommends readoption without substantive change.
Committee role
Recommend that the TCTC Board adopt Resolution 784-26, readopting the existing definitions and superseding Resolution 659-21.
Fiscal impact
No direct fiscal impact and no commitment to implement a new service.
- Retains the existing definition of an unmet transit need.
- Criteria continue to address cost, equity, operational and financial feasibility, ADA conformity, and system impacts.
- The resolution does not itself approve or fund new transit service.
Tuolumne Heritage Trail Phases 2 and 3 Study
The feasibility and complete-streets study evaluates conceptual improvements between Sonora, State Route 49, Parrotts Ferry Road, and Columbia. It is a planning and decision-support document—not a project approval or construction commitment.
Committee role
Receive the presentation and study findings; provide direction on any desired next steps. No preferred alternative is being selected.
Fiscal impact
No direct fiscal impact today. Planning-level construction estimates total about $80 million in current dollars, or about $114 million with 10-year escalation.
- Phase 2: east-side Class I path offers better continuity and less earthwork; west-side path has fewer right-of-way impacts but higher cost and complexity.
- Phase 3: a Class I path offers stronger pedestrian and ADA benefits; Class IV bikeways cost less and require less right-of-way.
- Any future project would require separate funding, environmental review, engineering, right-of-way work, public engagement, and Board action.
- The North–South Connector bypass is not currently planned for construction; near-term corridor decisions should not depend on it.
Resolution 785-26: Standard Area Planning Grant
The grant-funded study will evaluate pedestrian, bicycle, transit, roadway, parking, and circulation improvements around Standard Park, Youth Sports Foundation facilities, Curtis Creek Elementary School, and nearby neighborhoods.
Committee role
Recommend that the TCTC Board adopt Resolution 785-26 authorizing execution of the Caltrans Restricted Grant Agreement.
Fiscal impact
$249,380 grant + $32,310 local match = $281,690 total. The RSTP-funded match remains dependent on completion of County Single Audits and release of withheld funds.
- TCTC will be the grant recipient and lead agency.
- CivicWell will serve as a subrecipient supporting coordination, procurement, advisory-group facilitation, and engagement.
- The final study will include conceptual designs, preliminary costs, and a prioritized implementation strategy.
Transit Employee of the Year Recognition
TCTA will recognize an operator selected by Storer Transit Systems for excellence in safety, customer service, professionalism, attendance, and service to the community.
Committee role
Presentation and recognition only. No action requested.
Fiscal impact
No fiscal impact.
Transit Vehicle Advertising
The current advertising-management agreement expires in November 2026 as TCTA begins replacing aging fleet wraps. Staff proposes a temporary advertising pause while the agency establishes its new branding and evaluates future commercial, tourism, community, and public-interest uses of vehicle space.
Committee role
Recommend that TCTA not start a new procurement now, allow the current agreement to expire, and provide direction on future advertising and partnerships.
Fiscal impact
Advertising has generated about $41,000–$53,000 annually, roughly 1% of transit operating costs. No advertising revenue is included in the recommended budget.
- Existing advertiser commitments can conclude in an orderly manner.
- A pause preserves flexibility during the SB 125-funded fleet-wrap replacement.
- Options include conventional advertising, marquee sponsors, destination promotion, community identity, transit promotion, or a blend.
Discontinue SkiBus Beginning Winter 2026–2027
SkiBus is a specialized seasonal service to Dodge Ridge that primarily serves a recreational destination and some employees. Staff recommends discontinuation so limited funding, fleet capacity, and administrative attention remain focused on fixed-route and ADA services.
Committee role
Recommend discontinuing SkiBus beginning with the 2026–2027 winter season and authorizing notice to Dodge Ridge.
Fiscal impact
Direct operator costs have ranged from about $17,000–$24,000 per season; annual revenue has ranged from about $4,000–$12,000 and does not cover direct costs. Fuel, fleet wear, promotion, and staff administration are additional.
- Historically, total revenue has covered less than half of operating costs.
- The service requires a heavier-duty vehicle suitable for winter mountain conditions.
- An early decision allows timely notice before the season begins.
Resolution 139-26: Title VI Program, 2026–2029
TCTA must update and submit its Title VI Program to the Federal Transit Administration every three years. The update refreshes demographics, outreach documentation, agency information, and required reporting without major policy changes.
Committee role
Recommend that the TCTA Board adopt Resolution 139-26 and authorize submission of the updated program to FTA.
Fiscal impact
No direct fiscal impact. Adoption is required to maintain eligibility for federal transit funding.
- Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
- TCTA reports no Title VI complaints, investigations, or lawsuits during the current reporting period.
Executed Transit Center Lease
The executed lease allows the County Sheriff’s Office to operate a Day Reporting Center inside the Tuolumne Transit Center beginning August 1, while preserving the property’s transit stop, passenger areas, circulation, and other public amenities.
Committee role
Receive the executed lease for information. No additional action is required.
Fiscal impact
County rent and TCTC/TCTA office-space costs are expected to be net-neutral overall. Rent and related interest must be used for eligible public-transit purposes.
- The Board previously authorized negotiation and execution of the lease.
- More extensive future building improvements require TCTA review and written approval.
- Transit operations and public access to designated exterior amenities must remain available.
Resolution 138-26: FTA Sections 5311 and 5339
The resolution authorizes applications and grant administration for federal rural transit operating and capital assistance administered by Caltrans.
Committee role
Recommend that the TCTA Board adopt Resolution 138-26 and authorize designated staff to submit applications and execute grant documents.
Fiscal impact
Approximately $474,930 in Section 5311 funding is anticipated for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. Specific projects, match requirements, and budget effects will return in later actions.
Resolution 136-26: State of Good Repair Program
TCTA proposes using its FY 2026/27 State of Good Repair allocation for preventive maintenance and fleet rehabilitation that preserve asset condition and reduce service disruptions.
Committee role
Recommend that the TCTA Board adopt Resolution 136-26, approve the project list, and authorize required funding documents.
Fiscal impact
$99,332 in State of Good Repair funding toward an estimated $110,900 maintenance budget; remaining costs will use STA, LTF, fare revenue, and other budgeted operating funds.
Adjournment
Conclusion of the joint regular meeting.
Committee role
Adjourn the meeting.