STA 4/9/26

The Sacramento Transportation Authority held a meeting on April 9, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation-related procurement and program development. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the County-wide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, including the potential establishment of a VMT mitigation bank managed by the STA. Board members debated the merits of a local versus regional or state-wide approach, concerns about costs (estimated between $100,000 and $800,000 for setup), administrative burdens, and the competitiveness of local programs compared to state guidance. The board ultimately directed staff to coordinate with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to gather more information before proceeding with a contract for further analysis. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation on the Stockton Boulevard Safety Transit Enhancement Project, highlighting partnerships and grant funding efforts, and an update on the Sacramento Safe Streets and Affordable Transit Measure of 2026, a citizen initiative proposing a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation and transit improvements. The Executive Director also reported on ongoing SACOG funding rounds, managed lane projects, and upcoming RFPs for grant support. No contract awards or bid approvals were finalized during this meeting, but several action items related to future procurement and program development were discussed and motions were taken to guide next steps.