Walnut Creek Transportation Commission: May 21, 2026

The City of Walnut Creek Transportation Commission held a meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing primarily on the city's electric vehicle (EV) public charging program. Staff presented an analysis of the current EV infrastructure, which includes 40 public charging ports across 23 chargers, mostly located in downtown garages and city facilities. The discussion highlighted challenges such as aging equipment, maintenance difficulties, and the lack of dedicated staff for charger management. The commission considered recommendations to outsource maintenance and customer service to a third-party vendor to improve reliability and data tracking. They also discussed implementing a fee structure for public chargers, proposing rates lower than neighboring cities to maintain accessibility while offsetting operational costs. The commission reviewed grant applications related to bike infrastructure and discussed coordination with local fire departments on traffic signal improvements. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during the meeting, but the commission planned to present the EV charging program plan to the city council in July 2026 for approval and potential vendor procurement in late 2026.