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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02/28/25 SC Metro - Part 3 - Discussion of a Bridge Loan for Bus Purchases 11.03.2025 34:41

CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE CEO/GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SHORT-TERM LINE OF CREDIT OR BRIDGE LOAN If you have the time this one is worth looking up in the meeting agenda. Metro's CFO earns his keep. The agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/ Thanks to Community TV for makin...

02/28/25 SC Metro - Part 2 - Discussion of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Report 11.03.2025 15:14

The KPI reports are a measurement of the agency's day to day operations, on time performance, ridership, vehicle reliability, etc. The nuts and bolts of running a public transit service. This seems to have been pulled from the consent agenda to open it up for discussion. It was not listed in the regular agenda. The agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The ori...

02/28/25 SC Metro - Part 1 - Committee slates and Director's comments 11.03.2025 27:09

A mostly procedural agenda item with some political drama. The agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/ Thanks to Community TV for making the videos available.

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P7 - Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment (CAVA) Report 16.02.2025 37:01

Final Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) Report The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P6 - City of Watsonville Projects Q&A 16.02.2025 7:41

City of Watsonville Transportation Projects - Q&A The Commission received a presentation from Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities, on recent transportation accomplishments and upcoming projects. The transcript in the RSS feed is edited to remove timing notes. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional...

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P5 - City of Watsonville Projects Update 16.02.2025 14:31

City of Watsonville Transportation Projects The Commission received a presentation from Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities, on recent transportation accomplishments and upcoming projects. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://com...

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P4 - 2025 Committee Assignments 16.02.2025 17:15

The Commissioners selected members for various committees. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P3 - A comment from Caltrans on future funding 16.02.2025 1:08

A brief comment on the future of funding from Com Eades of Caltrans. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P2 - Caltrans Report 16.02.2025 8:55

Scott Eades of Caltrans made a presentation. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

02/06/25 SCCRTC - P1 - Director's Report 16.02.2025 13:28

Executive Director Christensen gave an update on a variety of things including the changes in the funding available to the agency. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://www.sccrtc.org/meetings/regional-transportation-commission/agendas/ The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

01/24/25 SC Metro - Part 5 - CEO Report 15.02.2025 6:03

CEO Oral Report Corey Aldridge, CEO/General Manager addresses the Board. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

01/24/25 SC Metro - Part 4 - Update on Retirement Schedule of Fleet Buses 15.02.2025 6:58

Update on the aging bus fleet retirement schedule. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

01/24/25 SC Metro - Part 3 - "Tim and the Empty Buses" 15.02.2025 9:55

A rare public comment, and Metro's response. The comment about empty buses comes up often. The response shows the way statistics can be used to make a mediocre situation seem better. Just an aside. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

01/24/25 SC Metro - Part 2 - Directors Comments 15.02.2025 1:10

Directors comments. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

01/24/25 SC Metro - Part 1 - Roll Call and 2025 Committee appointments 15.02.2025 6:19

Roll Call and 2025 Committee Appointments. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/

12/20/24 SC Metro - P9 - CEO Report and Q&A 01.01.2025 36:34

CEO Oral Report Corey Aldridge, CEO/General Manager Transcript links to come. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P8 - Outgoing Board Members 01.01.2025 20:33

Resolution of appreciation for outgoing board members Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, Board Member The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P7 - ZEPRT Update Q&A 01.01.2025 34:10

ZEPRT Update Q&A. I am publishing a carefully curated transcript of this episode and several others in this meeting. I'll add links to those when I have them. I think they will be important historically. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N...

12/20/24 SC Metro - P6 - ZEPRT Update 01.01.2025 8:03

ZEPRT Project update Sarah Christensen, Executive Director, SCCRTC I'll post a link to the transcript soon. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P5 - Metro Advisory Commission 01.01.2025 9:24

Semi-annual Metro Advisory Committe update Veronica Elsea, MAC Chair The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P4 - Second Item Pulled from Consent Agenda - Meeting Locations 01.01.2025 22:01

This was the second Consent Agenda item that was pulled and put into the regular Agenda. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P3 - Item Pulled from the Consent Agenda - Key Performance Indicator Report 01.01.2025 16:01

The Key Performance Indicator report was initially put into the Consent Agenda. Had it stayed there it could have been passed without discussion. Instead it was pulled and put on the main Agenda. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6...

12/20/24 SC Metro - P2 - Labor Communications 01.01.2025 3:29

LABOR ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATIONS Nate Abrego - SMART Local 23 rep The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P1+ - More Oral Communications 01.01.2025 7:53

There was a glitch in the meeting schedule and the public comments were forgotten initially. They were rescued in an unusual place in the order of events. The agenda, handouts and highlights are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive The original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MkQ39RDxo&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

12/20/24 SC Metro - P1 - Director's Reports and Oral Communications 01.01.2025 24:24

There were no Director's reports. There were several speakers in the Oral Communications segment that were worth publishing. The comments came from some very informed transit users and employees, all commenting on some of the main topics covered in the agenda. Also, Eduardo Montesino discussed his significant effort to find and hire bus operators and the support Metro staff gave him in that work....