Subject
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Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs - Project X Tier 1 2026 Call for Projects Programming Recommendations
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority issued the 2026 annual Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 call for projects in March 2026, which provides funding for water quality improvement projects to address transportation-generated pollution. Project applications were due in May 2026. A list of projects recommended for funding is presented for Board of Directors’ review and approval.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve the award of $3,870,044 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funding for eight projects.
B. Approve an exception to the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs guidelines to allow the City of Huntington Beach to (1) be recommended for a Measure M2 funding allocation while the City of Huntington Beach is temporarily ineligible to receive Measure M2 funds, and (2) proceed with the project, at its own risk, prior to the issuance of a letter agreement. If the City of Huntington Beach regains Measure M2 eligibility and all applicable requirements are satisfied, the Orange County Transportation Authority shall enter into a letter agreement and provide the awarded Measure M2 funds for the project.