# Planning Commission Meeting 10-15-2026

The Santa Fe Planning Commission meeting on October 15, 2026, included an informational presentation on city transit planning and coordination with land use. Transit staff described route redesign and proposed microtransit service, fleet and staffing needs, and the importance of connecting future development to transit. Procurement and funding items discussed included five Gillig buses reportedly awarded through a $3.5 million grant, seven cutaway vehicles being pursued through a grant, and efforts to secure an award for five additional buses. An airport shuttle was on order through ABC California, and the department had introduced a new fare collection system through Flowbird/Arrive. Staff also warned that Santa Fe Transit could lose approximately $1.4 million in county gross receipts tax funding in FY2028; no procurement award or spending decision was voted on at this meeting.

Commissioners and staff discussed involving transit earlier in development review, including potential developer contributions or construction of bus-stop infrastructure and the possibility of a transit impact fee; these were discussed as future options, not adopted requirements. Staff noted that Chapter 14 currently addresses transit stops for certain retail buildings of 30,000 square feet or more. The commission also received training on meeting procedures, discussed correcting prior meeting minutes, and raised the possibility of scheduling two meetings per month. The minutes correction was approved for return at a future meeting; no other procurement-related motions or approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission Meeting 10-15-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_hXlNOxAio) - cityofsantafe