Mendocino Council of Governments 5/4/2026

The Mendocino Council of Governments held a meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing on regional transportation planning and budget discussions. Key procurement-related topics included the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Overall Work Program with a budget of approximately $1.25 million, incorporating Caltrans comments and adjustments to various work elements such as the Mendocino County sea level rise roadway impact study and the SR 20 Willits multimodal circulation and intersection improvement study. The council reviewed and approved allocations of Local Transportation Funds (LTF), including a 15% reserve fund and funding priorities for administration, planning, and transit, with a total proposed allocation of $10.3 million. The Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) discussed grant applications for a new transit center and vehicle acquisitions, as well as fare structure simplification to increase ridership. Updates on ongoing projects, including the Mendocino County traveled mitigation plan and energy efficiency programs through the Northern Rural Energy Network, were provided. The council also addressed challenges with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment and plans to revisit it in June. Several motions related to budget approvals and transit performance reviews were passed by roll call vote. Overall, the meeting emphasized budget planning, grant applications, consultant selections, and project funding allocations relevant to transportation infrastructure and services in Mendocino County.