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The memorandum outlines transportation policy priorities for the City of San José regarding the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Local Investment Plan related to Senate Bill 63. It recommends allocating funds from the anticipated revenue measure to various transportation initiatives, including roadway maintenance, capital investments, and improvements to transit services. The document emphasizes the importance of aligning these priorities with the city's transportation, safety, equity, and climate policies as the VTA develops its plan ahead of a potential ballot measure in November 2026.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council of San José.
It discusses transportation policy priorities for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Local Investment Plan related to Senate Bill 63.
The recommendation includes allocating at least 20% of funds to fixed-route transit roadway maintenance, 30% to transit supportive capital investments, and 50% to improved transit service and rider experience.
Senate Bill 63 authorizes a regional transportation revenue measure to be considered by voters in November 2026, potentially generating significant annual revenue for public transit.
The document outlines the allocation of funds generated within Santa Clara County, with specific percentages designated for various transit-related expenses.
The City of San José seeks to clarify its priorities to effectively advocate for investments that align with its adopted policies.
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The text includes placeholders and unresolved sections, such as specific details in the recommendations (a, b, c) that are not fully articulated.
The document does not provide specific dates for future actions beyond the general timeline for the November 2026 ballot.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/14/26 26-400 5.1 FROM: John Ristow DATE: March 23, 2026 Date: 4/1/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Transportation Policy Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure RECOMMENDATION Approve and support the following transportation policy priorities for advocacy by the City of San José during development of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan for Senate Bill 63 revenues returned to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: (a) (b) (c) At least 20% to fixed-route transit roadway maintenance. At least 30% to transit supportive capital investments. At least 50% to improved transit service and rider experience, with appropriate performance and accountability measures. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Senate Bill (SB) 63 authorizes a regional transportation revenue measure, to be considered by voters in November 2026, to fund public transit operations, capital improvements, and transit supportive roadway investments across five Bay Area counties. If approved, the 14-year measure...
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Memorandum from Foley, Campos, Cohen, Ortiz & Candelas, 4/10/26
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This memorandum from Vice Mayor Foley and Councilmembers Campos, Cohen, Ortiz, and Candelas discusses transportation policy priorities for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Local Investment Plan related to Senate Bill 63. It emphasizes the need for improved public transit in the wake of declining ridership due to the pandemic, encourages investments in safety and accessibility near transit hubs, and suggests exploring a free transit pass program for youth under 18. The memorandum highlights the importance of collaboration with the VTA and community partners to enhance the transit system's fiscal sustainability and user experience.
Key points
The memorandum addresses transportation policy priorities for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
It notes a significant decline in transit ridership due to the pandemic.
The memorandum encourages investments in safety and comfort near major transit hubs.
It recommends exploring capital projects to improve accessibility and safety for all users.
The signers support the development of a next generation light rail fleet with improved amenities.
It suggests a free transit pass program for youth under 18 while balancing revenue stability.
The memorandum emphasizes the importance of collaboration with the VTA and community partners.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 4/14/2026 FILE: 26-400 ITEM: 5.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved FROM: Vice Mayor Foley Councilmember Campos Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Candelas DATE: April 10, 2026 Date: 4/10/2026 SUBJECT: Transportation Policy Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure RECOMMENDATION Approve the staff recommendations. BACKGROUND We appreciate City staff’s collaboration with the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), community partners, and the City Council in preparing these thoughtful recommendations. In the wake of the pandemic, transit agencies across the Bay Area have struggled to attract prepandemic levels of ridership. Data from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) show that transit ridership fell from 13% in 2019 to 4% in 2021 and sits at 8% in 2024. The drop in ridership has placed significant strain on the fiscal health of Bay Area transit agencies. A potential ballot measure will not just support our regional transit network. It is an opportunity to reimagine how we deliver public transit in Santa Clara County....
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The document outlines the priorities for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Local Investment Plan related to Senate Bill 63. It highlights VTA's role in providing transportation services, its economic impact, and specific projects in San Jose. The plan focuses on growing ridership, increasing productivity, and enhancing customer experience, with a draft framework for future regional measure funds. Key areas include roadway maintenance, transit-supportive capital projects, and improving transit service and rider experience. Community engagement is planned for March and April 2026, with a board meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026.
Key points
VTA provides sustainable transportation options and is the county's Congestion Management Agency.
VTA has a significant economic impact, with $5 generated for every $1 invested in transit.
The Local Investment Plan aims to grow ridership, increase productivity, and enhance customer experience.
Priorities include roadway maintenance, transit-supportive capital projects, and improving transit service.
Community engagement is scheduled for March and April 2026, with a board meeting on June 4, 2026.
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The document appears to be a draft.
Some sections contain unresolved placeholders and missing information.
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Item 5.1 Transportation Policy Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure San Jose City Council April 14, 2026 Greg Richardson & Sam Sargent, VTA John Ristow & Jessica Zenk, City of San José 1 VTA at a Glance VTA provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services VTA is the county’s Congestion Management Agency (CMA) VTA is a funding partner for regional rail including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and ACE VTA passengers travel nearly 134 million miles annually on 27.7 million trips. The agency is critical to mobility and quality of life in Santa Clara County. 2 VTA and Economic Development For every $1 invested in transit, there is $5 in economic impact. Examples of VTA’s impact beyond mobility services include: BART Silicon Valley Phase II: 75,000 jobs created during the project, connecting 2 million people to 3.5 million jobs in the region on completion. Transit Oriented Development: 28 sites in Santa Clara County, 10 in...
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The document contains comments from various individuals regarding the San Jose City Council's consideration of the VTA local expenditure plan. The comments emphasize the importance of the Connect Bay Area ballot measure for maintaining and improving transit services, particularly Caltrain and BART. The authors advocate for prioritizing investments that enhance transit accessibility, ridership, and cost-effectiveness, while also addressing climate concerns and affordability. Specific strategies mentioned include the Visionary Network and Transit Priority investments. There are also suggestions for adjusting funding allocations and ensuring that road maintenance funding does not detract from transit operations funding.
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Comments emphasize the critical importance of the Connect Bay Area ballot measure for maintaining transit services.
Advocates urge prioritization of investments that serve transit-dependent individuals and improve cost-effectiveness.
Support for the Visionary Network and Transit Priority investments to enhance service quality.
Concerns raised about the proposed allocation of funding for roadway maintenance versus transit operations.
Call for a review of the Department of Transportation's repaving plan before finalizing funding allocations.
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The text contains several placeholders and incomplete sections, which may affect the completeness of the summary.
Specific details such as exact funding amounts and dates are not provided.
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Out look Fw: San Jose City Council Comment on VTA local expenditure plan (Agenda 5.1) From City Clerk < city.clerk@sanjoseca .gov> Date Mon 4/ 13/ 2026 4: 53 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca .gov> Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose 200 E. Santa Clara St., Tow er 14th Floor San Jose, CA 95113 M ain: 408-535-1260 Fax:408-292-6207 How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated! From : Kaleo Mark Sent: Monday, Apri l 13, 2026 4 :44 PM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: San Jose City Council Comment on \/TA local expenditure plan (Agenda 5.1) [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Learn why this is imP.ortant San Jose City Coucilmembers, thank you ve I y much for considering the expenditure plan for Santa Clara County's discretionaiy portion ofthe Connect Bay Area ballot measure. The measure as a whole is critically impo1tant for the city; without it, Caltrain and BART service would be cut drastically leading to crippling increases in traffic congestion, and adding grave risk to the hope ofextending BART to San Jose iffiART service is greatly diminished. fu addition to the...