Keith Bontrager

Santa Cruz County Transit and Transportation Agency Meetings - Audio Tracks

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Attending these meetings in person is very time consuming. They are long and there is often quite a bit of administrative business done. Not many people have the time to do it. And, even if you do, it is not a very efficient use of time. But the meetings are important. They are the best way to keep track of what the agencies are up to. These podcasts make access to that content very simple and efficient. I edit the podcasts to break the meetings into short, topical episodes. You can listen to the episodes that cover topics that matter to you. The cool thing about doing that with a podcast is t...

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10/24/25 SC Metro P5 - Consolidated Grants 09.02.2026 19:15

CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM – METRO PRIORITIES AND GUIDANCE TO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.10.24-Board-Minutes.pdf

10/24/25 SC Metro P4 - CEO Report 09.02.2026 9:27

CEO Report The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.10.24-Board-Minutes.pdf

10/24/25 SC Metro P3 - Consent Agenda 09.02.2026 1:56

Consent Agenda The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.10.24-Board-Minutes.pdf

10/24/25 SC Metro P2 - Public Comments (Hydrogen Fueler Noise) 09.02.2026 14:31

Public Comments (Hydrogen Fueler Noise) The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.10.24-Board-Minutes.pdf

10/24/25 SC Metro P1 - Directors Reports 09.02.2026 2:24

Director's reports. The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.10.24-Board-Minutes.pdf

9/26/25 SC Metro P5 - CEO Report 08.02.2026 7:38

CEO Report The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.09.26-Board-Minutes.pdf

9/26/25 SC Metro P4 - Facilities Masterplan Update 08.02.2026 36:11

Facilities Masterplan Update The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.09.26-Board-Minutes.pdf

9/26/25 SC Metro P3 - Hydrogen Vehicle and Operations Update 08.02.2026 20:14

Hydrogen Vehicle and Operations Update The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.09.26-Board-Minutes.pdf

9/26/25 SC Metro P2 - Consent Agenda 08.02.2026 0:51

9/26/25 SC Metro P1 - Labor Communications 08.02.2026 9:46

Labor Communications (There were no public comments or director's reports). The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.09.26-Board-Minutes.pdf

8/22/25 SC Metro P5 - Authorization for property Acquisition for bus parking in Watsonville 07.02.2026 6:58

Real property acquisition for bus parking in Watsonville SC Metro Basic info The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.08.22-Board-Minutes.pdf

8/22/25 SC Metro P4 - CEO Report 07.02.2026 7:22

CEO's Report SC Metro Basic info The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.08.22-Board-Minutes.pdf

8/22/25 SC Metro P3 - Consent Agenda 07.02.2026 1:39

Consent Agenda SC Metro Basic info The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.08.22-Board-Minutes.pdf

8/22/25 SC Metro P2 - Public Comments 07.02.2026 5:41

I included public comments this time because it was the first mention of a problem with a temporary Hydrogen Fueling device. SC Metro Basic info The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.08.22-Board-Minutes.pdf

8/22/25 SC Metro P1 - Directors Reports 07.02.2026 6:53

Director's Reports SC Metro Basic info The video is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX The agenda is here: https://scmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.08.22-Board-Minutes.pdf

12/04/25 SCCRTC P7 - ZEPRT Final Project Concept Report Q&A 12.12.2025 1:31:02

ZEPRT Final Project Concept Report Q&A RTC Documents are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ Original video is here: https://youtu.be/xwsBGsvKdl0?si=x-lMlYsxYT_XAmdw

12/04/25 SCCRTC P6 - ZEPRT Final Project Concept Report 12.12.2025 13:32

Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Final Project Concept Report The Commission received a presentation on the ero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Final Project Concept, and accepted the Final Project Concept Report. The report presents the project concept developed for the proposed implementation of a new daily passenger rail service and multi-use trail operating on the RTC-owned Bra...

12/04/25 SCCRTC P5 - Railbanking Overview 12.12.2025 59:39

Railbanking Overview The Commission received an informational overview of railbanking as it relates to the RTC-owned Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL). Railbanking is the process of preserving a rail corridor for future rail use while removing freight service obligations. Staff provided a background of the SCBRL ownership and preservation strategy, an overview of the railbanking process, and how...

12/04/25 SCCRTC P4 - Budget Update 12.12.2025 4:25

Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 RTC Budget & Work Program and Measure D Budget The Commission approved amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 RTC Budget & Work Program and Measure D budget to incorporate information from prior year-end balances, new projects or funds, updated estimates, and other necessary changes for regional programming and pass- through revenues, operating, an...

12/04/25 SCCRTC P3 - Caltrans Report 12.12.2025 2:30

Caltrans Report RTC Documents are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ Original video is here: https://youtu.be/xwsBGsvKdl0?si=x-lMlYsxYT_XAmdw

12/04/25 SCCRTC P2 - Director's Report 12.12.2025 12:07

Director's Report. RTC Documents are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ Original video is here: https://youtu.be/xwsBGsvKdl0?si=x-lMlYsxYT_XAmdw

12/04/25 SCCRTC P1 - Commissioner's Reports 12.12.2025 3:15

Commissioner's Reports. RTC Documents are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ Original video is here: https://youtu.be/xwsBGsvKdl0?si=x-lMlYsxYT_XAmdw

11/6/25 SCCRTC P7 - Right of Entry Agreement for the Murray Street Bridge Temporary Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail 13.11.2025 15:07

The Commission approved a resolution authorizing Executive Director Christensen to execute a Right-of- Entry Agreement with the City of Santa Cruz for a temporary pedestrian and bicycle trail between Seabright Avenue and 7th Avenue, and to use adjacent areas of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line corridor for construction staging to support the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Barrier Replace...

11/6/25 SCCRTC P6 - Highway 1 Freedom Blvd to State Park Drive Auxiliary Lanes and Bus on Shoulder, and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project - Construction Implementation Strategy Options 13.11.2025 48:52

The Commission received a presentation on two strategies for the implementation of the construction component of the Highway 1 Freedom Boulevard to State Park Drive Auxiliary Lanes and Bus on Shoulder, and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project. Final design and right of way is underway on the project which is scheduled to be construction-ready in fall 2026, and a decision is needed on which agency...

11/6/25 SCCRTC P5 - Measure D Five-Year Programs of Projects for Regional Projects and Lift Line 13.11.2025 42:38

The Commission received input from the public and approved the Fiscal Years (FY) 2025/26-2029/30 Measure D five-year programs of projects for regional projects funded by Measure D, and Community Bridges Lift Line projects. Measure D regional projects include Active Transportation/Rail Trail, Highway Corridors, Rail Corridor preservation, Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing, and San Lorenzo Valley-Highway...