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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4/3/25 SCCRTC - P10 - Budget Update 12.05.2025 3:55

RTC Budget Update The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P9 - Hwy 1 Cost Overruns Q&A 12.05.2025 15:36

Questions and comments on Part 8 The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P8 - Highway 1 41st Avenue to Soquel Drive Project cost overruns 12.05.2025 18:54

Caltrans request for additional funding to cover cost overruns on the Construction Capital component of the project. The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P7 - Coastal Trail - DeSerpa-Monteseno Railbanking 12.05.2025 7:36

A request for an revised explanation of the railbanking process.

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P6 - Coastal Trail Cost Overruns Q&A 12.05.2025 7:12

Questions and comments on Part 5 The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P5 - Coastal Rail Trail Segment 5 Environmental Mitigation Costs 12.05.2025 13:00

The project cost and budget for required North Coast Rail Trail environmental mitigation was not included in the RTC and FLAP funding agreements approved by the RTC in 2023 and will require additional funding contributions from the RTC. The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu....

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P4 - Measure D Financing Q&A 12.05.2025 2:18

Questions and comments on Part 3 The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P3 - Measure D Financing Options 12.05.2025 56:28

The Commission received information on the development of Measure D funding and borrowing options for Measure D projects and programs. The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P2 - Caltrans Report 12.05.2025 9:04

Caltrans Report The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

4/3/25 SCCRTC - P1 - Directors Report 12.05.2025 5:53

Executive Director's report The agenda is here: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-03-RTC-agenda-packet.pdf The original video from Community TV is here: https://youtu.be/ipxF-7iNnnE?si=WZGnuoaVYPbhrP0T

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P7 - Q&A 03.05.2025 35:40

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 7 - Q&A Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P6 - Next steps 03.05.2025 2:07

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 6 - A brief discussion of the next steps in the project planning. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P5 - Intercity Rail - Details 03.05.2025 19:03

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 5 - A more detailed description of the intercity rail plan. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P4 - Milestone 3 - Work in Progress 03.05.2025 1:48

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 5 - Current activities. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P3 - Intercity Rail Intro 03.05.2025 3:46

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 3 - The changes in the basics of the system due to the "intercity rail" designation. That designation is a requirement for federal funding and changes the plan in some significant ways. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxS...

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P2 - Funding Update 03.05.2025 5:13

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 2 - Changes in project funding possibilities. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

04/01/25 SCCRTC ZEPRT #5 - P1 - Project Overview 03.05.2025 3:51

2025 0401 - ZEPRT #5 Informational session notes Part 1 - The basics of the project. Skip this if you have been following along. Full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EPWfHSbAM A video of this part is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy

03/28/25 SC Metro - P7 CEO Report 30.04.2025 3:51

CEO Report

03/28/25 SC Metro - P6 Ridership Report - Public questions 30.04.2025 7:02

FY Q2 Ridership Q&A with a knowledgeable bus operator

03/28/25 SC Metro - P5 Ridership Report Q&A w/ BOD 30.04.2025 20:24

RIDERSHIP REPORTS Q&A with the Board of Directors

03/28/25 SC Metro - P4 - Q2 Ridership Report 30.04.2025 14:05

UPDATE ON THE METRO SYSTEM RIDERSHIP REPORTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF FY25 There's a video short of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/Uk-x4157iYg

03/28/25 SC Metro - P3 Budget update - Q&A - BOD 30.04.2025 7:34

Budget update - Q&A w Board of Directors

03/28/25 SC Metro - P2 Budget update - Q&A - Public questions 30.04.2025 3:34

Budget update Q&A with a knowledgeable bus operator

03/28/25 SC Metro - P1 Budget update 30.04.2025 12:00

FY26 AND FY27 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGETS AND FY26 CAPITAL BUDGET-PORTFOLIO Chuck Farmer, Chief Financial Officer A video short of this presentation is here: https://youtu.be/JzhIcdfSWzg The charts are handy if you want to follow along.

04/02/25 Capitola City Council Special Meeting - P12 - Outro 05.04.2025 4:19

The CTV video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DKcRckBh44&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvRRpwp8ftSLiE5W5k-jaqYe Meeting agenda and handouts are here: https://www.cityofcapitola.org/meetings