TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report and approving legislative positions.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Burgos, Executive Director of External Affairs & Customer Experience
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
The Monthly Legislative Report tracks state, regional, and federal legislation to ensure alignment with the District's Strategic Plan and its goal of maintaining strong public and policymaker support. Policy decisions at all levels can impact District operations and revenues, making ongoing monitoring and engagement essential.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Federal Update
District representatives will participate in the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Legislative Conference next month, where they will work to advance the policy priorities included in Att. 4, the 2026 Federal Advocacy Program. This includes advocating for discretionary funding, or "earmarks," through the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process now underway. This year, the District is pursuing funding for the following projects:
1. $1,000,000 for Districtwide Security Enhancements. This includes upgrading all badge access systems, enhancing video monitoring, replacing obsolete hardware, and deploying a digital key management system.
2. $980,000 for a Districtwide Wireless Network Refresh. This investment will replace a decade-old, outdated patchwork of wireless equipment with a modern, reliable, and high-capacity system that meets current industry standards.
3. $2,100,000 for International Boulevard Quick Build, Phase 2. Building on earlier safety improve...
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