TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the monthly legislative report.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs & Community Relations
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
The Monthly Legislative Report helps the District track state, regional and federal legislation to ensure alignment with the District's Strategic Plan and the specific goal of having strong public and policymaker support. Policy decisions at all levels of government can positively or negatively affect District operations and revenues and, as such, are important to track and influence as needed.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Federal Update
On July 9, the District was notified that it will receive $15 million from the Federal Low or No Emission grant program to buy new hydrogen fuel cell buses to replace older diesel buses and expand existing hydrogen fueling facilities. The grant will also fund a new workforce development program, which will help train staff on zero-emission bus technologies and improve service and reliability while also improving air quality. Accompanying the District's grant application were 25 letters of support from members of the District's federal delegation, state elected officials, business organizations and community-based organizations.
On July 10, the full House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill. The bill provides a discretionary total of $25.1 billion to the Department of Transportation, which is $1.856 billion below the FY 2024 enacted level and $336 million below the President's budget request. O...
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