Agenda - Board - 6/22/2026

91 Express Lanes Update for the Period Ending - March 31, 2026

Kirk Avila/Anthony Rodriguez

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority has owned and managed the operations of

the 91 Express Lanes since January 2003. Since then, traffic volumes and toll revenues

have fluctuated with changes in the economy and the added capacity to the State Route 91

corridor. During the month of March 2026, approximately 1.94 million trips were taken, and

over 5.34 million trips were made during the first quarter of calendar year 2026 on the 91

Express Lanes in Orange County. This report focuses on the operational and financial

activities for the period ending March 31, 2026.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

405 Express Lanes Update for the Period Ending - March 31, 2026

Kirk Avila

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority oversees the operations of the 405 Express

Lanes, which commenced on December 1, 2023.

During the month of March 2026,

transactions increased 14.3 percent while trips grew by 8.4 percent on the 405 Express

Lanes. For the quarter-ending March, transactions totaled 18.0 million and trips were 4.5

million. This report focuses on the operational and financial activities for the period ending

March 31, 2026.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

Annual Update to Investment Policy

Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Treasurer is presenting the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Proposed Fiscal

Year 2026-27 Investment Policy. The governing body of a local agency is required to

annually renew the delegation of authority for the Treasurer to invest, reinvest, purchase,

exchange, sell, or manage public funds for a period of one year. Additionally, and as

recommended under California Government Code Section 53646(a)(2), the Orange

County Transportation Authority is submitting its Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Investment

Policy to be reviewed at a public meeting.

Recommendation(s)

Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Investment Policy, effective July 1, 2026.

Authorize the Treasurer to invest, reinvest, purchase, exchange, sell, and manage

Orange County Transportation Authority funds during fiscal year 2026-27.

Attachments:

Orange County Transportation Authority Investment and Debt Programs Report -

April 2026

Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority has a comprehensive investment and debt

program to fund its immediate and long-term cash flow demands. Each month, the

Treasurer submits

report detailing investment allocation, performance, compliance,

outstanding debt balances, and credit ratings for the Orange County Transportation

Authority’s debt program. This report is for the month ending April 30, 2026. The report has

been reviewed and is consistent with the investment practices contained in the investment

policy.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

10.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Procurement Status Report

Pia Veesapen/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The third quarter procurement status report summarizes the procurement activities for

information purposes to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.

This report focuses on procurement activity during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26,

from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026, that was approved by the Board of

Directors. The third quarter procurement status report also projects future procurement

activity for the fourth quarter as identified in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

11.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Status Report

Victor Velasquez/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

Orange County Transportation Authority staff have implemented the fiscal year 2025-26

budget. This report summarizes the material variances between the budget and actual

revenues and expenses through the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

12.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Grant Reimbursement Status Report

Sam Kaur/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Quarterly Grant Reimbursement Status Report summarizes grant activities for the

Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors. This report focuses on activity

for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, covering January through March 2026.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

13.

State Legislative Status Report

Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority provides regular updates to the Legislative

Committee on policy issues directly impacting its programs, projects, and operations. A

support position is recommended on legislation that would reform and streamline the Low

Carbon Transit Operations Program. This report also includes an update on the

Cap-and-Invest Program, including amendments adopted by the California Air Resources

Board, actions taken by the Legislature, and ongoing advocacy for continued investment in

transportation programs traditionally covered by Cap-and-Invest revenues.

Recommendation(s)

Adopt a SUPPORT position on SB 741 (Blakespear, D-Encinitas), which would reform

and streamline the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program by expanding flexibility for

eligible expenditures and reducing administrative requirements.

Attachments:

14.

Federal Legislative Status Report

Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority regularly updates the Legislative Committee

on policy and regulatory issues directly impacting the agency’s programs, projects, and

operations. This report provides an update on federal surface transportation

reauthorization efforts, including the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-Term

Development for America’s 250th Act and the House Transportation and Infrastructure

Committee’s proposal to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs following the

expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The report also provides an

overview of the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and

ongoing efforts to address the distribution of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program

and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding within the Southern

California Association of Governments’ region.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

15.

Proposed Schedule for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s 2027-28

State and Federal Legislative Platforms

Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority is beginning the process of preparing

legislative platforms for the upcoming sessions of the California State Legislature and the

United States Congress, beginning in 2027.

The legislative platforms communicate

comprehensive legislative and regulatory priorities that provide direction to staff,

advocates, and legislative representatives in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the preparation plan and timeline for the Orange County Transportation Authority

State and Federal Legislative Platforms.

Attachments:

16.

Approval to Release Request for Proposals for State Legislative Advocacy and

Consulting Services

Kristin Jacinto/Pia Veesapen

Overview

Staff is requesting Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors’ approval to

release a request for proposals for state legislative advocacy and consulting services for a

term beginning January 1, 2027, following the expiration of the current contract on

December 31, 2026, and coinciding with the 2027-28 legislative session. A draft request

for proposals has been developed to initiate a competitive procurement process for these

services.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the proposed evaluation criteria and weightings for Request for Proposals

250342 for selection of a firm to provide state legislative advocacy and consulting

services.

Approve the release of Request for Proposals 250342 to select a firm to provide

state legislative advocacy and consulting services for a two-year initial term with

two, two-year option terms.

Approve the evaluation committee and proposed schedule for the procurement.

Attachments:

17.

Amendment to Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy and Consulting

Services

Kristin Jacinto/Pia Veesapen

Overview

On November 25, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

approved an agreement with Potomac Partners DC for federal legislative advocacy and

consulting services for a two-year initial term, with two, two-year option terms. Staff is

requesting approval to exercise the first option term effective January 1, 2027, through

December 31, 2028.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to

Agreement No. C-4-2285 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Potomac Partners DC to exercise the first option term of the agreement in the amount of

$540,000, for federal legislative advocacy and consulting services through December 31,

2028. This will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value

of $1,080,000.

Attachments:

18.

2026 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and

Call for Projects

Victor Mireles/Rose Casey

Overview

The Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Program offers grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations and local public agencies to

help meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The

program provides funding to augment existing OC Bus fixed-route service, OC ACCESS

service, and the Senior Mobility Program in Orange County. Board of Directors’ approval

of updated program guidelines for the 2026 call for projects and issuance of the call for

projects is requested.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the guidelines for the 2026 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals

with Disabilities Program.

Authorize staff to issue the 2026 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with

Disabilities Program call for projects.

Attachments:

Orange County Transit District Consent Calendar Matters

19.

Approval to Release Invitation for Bids for Lot Sweeping Services

Cliff Thorne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority has developed an invitation for bids to initiate

competitive procurement process for lot sweeping services at Orange County

Transportation Authority facilities. Board of Directors’ approval to release Invitation for

Bids 250223 is requested.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the release of Invitation for Bids 250223 to perform lot sweeping services for a

three-year initial term and one, two-year option term.

Attachments:

20.

Amendments to Cooperative Agreements with Agencies Participating in the

Senior Mobility Program

Jack Garate/Johnny Dunning, Jr.

Overview

The Measure M2 Senior Mobility Program provides funding to eligible cities and

designated nonprofit agencies to provide transit services that meet the mobility needs of

their senior communities.

Cooperative agreements with 32 participating cities and three nonprofit agencies

participating in the Senior Mobility Program will expire June 30, 2026. To continue

providing funding to support Senior Mobility Program services, amendments are required

to exercise the option term of the agreements for an additional five years, through June 30,

2031.

Amendments to the cooperative agreements with the three participating nonprofit

agencies are required to allocate funding for fiscal year 2026-27 and ensure continuation

of services.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute amendments to

cooperative agreements with 32 cities participating in the Senior Mobility Program

to exercise the five-year option term of the agreements, through June 30, 2031.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute amendments to

cooperative agreements with the three nonprofit agencies participating in the

Senior Mobility Program to exercise the five-year option term of the agreements,

through June 30, 2031.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 5 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3259 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and Abrazar, Inc., in the amount of $99,431, to provide funding through

June 30, 2027.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 6 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3260 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and the Korean American Senior Association of Orange County, in the

amount of $122,243, to provide funding through June 30, 2027.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 5 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3261 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and Southland Integrated Services, Inc., in the amount of $107,485, to

provide funding through June 30, 2027.

Attachments:

21.

Amendments to Cooperative Transit Agreements for the Provision of Special

Transit Services

Jack Garate/Johnny Dunning, Jr.

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority contracts with five community-based service

agencies to provide transportation to OC ACCESS eligible riders attending program

activities.

On June 23, 2025, the Board of Directors approved five-year cooperative agreements with

each of the five agencies, which require annual amendments to adjust the per-trip

reimbursement rate and maximum funding obligations. Board of Directors’ approval is

requested to amend the cooperative agreements to continue transportation services for

OC ACCESS eligible riders.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2287 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and North County Senior Services, LLC, doing business as Acacia Adult

Day Services to continue transportation services in the amount of $114,169.20 and

to adjust the per-trip rate to $26.70, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

There is no increase to the maximum obligation of the agreement.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2288 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and Alzheimer’s Family Center to continue transportation services in the

amount of $123,327.30 and to adjust the per-trip rate to $26.70, effective July 1,

2026, through June 30, 2027. There is no increase to the maximum obligation of the

agreement.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2289 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and Community SeniorServ, doing business as Meals on Wheels Orange

County, to continue transportation services in the amount of $294,794.70, and to

adjust the per-trip rate to $26.70, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This

will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of

$1,043,763.70.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2290 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and SoCal Senior Services, LLC, to continue transportation services in

the amount of $340,478.40, and to adjust the per-trip rate to $26.70, effective July 1,

2026, through June 30, 2027. This will increase the maximum obligation of the

agreement to a total contract value of $1,219,570.40.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2291 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and Orange County Adult Achievement Center, doing business as My Day

Counts, to continue transportation services in the amount of $1,770,904.20, to

adjust the per-trip rate to $26.70, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This

will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of

$5,107,518.20.

Attachments:

22.

Award for the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tank Kits

Cliff Thorne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.

Overview

On March 23, 2026, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

approved the release of an Invitation for Bids for the procurement of compressed natural

gas fuel tank kits. As a result, a bid was received and evaluated from a qualified vendor.

Board of Directors’ approval is requested to purchase up to 48 compressed natural gas

fuel tank kits for 40-foot buses to extend their useful life.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.

C250095 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Hexagon Agility

FleetCare, LLC, in the amount of $2,723,165, for the purchase of up to 48 compressed

natural gas fuel tank kits for 40-foot buses.

Attachments:

23.

August 2026 OC Bus Service Change

Eric Hoch/Rose Casey

Overview

The proposed August 2026 OC Bus service change implements changes consistent with

the Orange County Transportation Authority’s regular service change process. These

changes will result in minor route alignment adjustments, updated schedules, and improved

service reliability. Schedule refinements in response to customer comments and coach

operator feedback are also included.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

Orange

Matters

County

Local

Transportation

Authority

Consent

Calendar

24.

Amendment to Agreements for the OC Streetcar Project

Jeff Mills/James G. Beil

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority is currently underway with the implementation

of the OC Streetcar Project. Staff is seeking Board of Directors’ approval for contract

amendments for program management consultant services, construction management

consultant services, operations and maintenance services, and vehicle manufacturing to

support the delivery of the OC Streetcar Project.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 37

to Agreement No. C-4-1854 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $4,203,298, and extend the agreement

term through June 30, 2027, for continued program management consultant

services. This will increase the maximum cumulative obligation of the agreement to

a total contract value of $53,503,298.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 27

to Agreement No. C-6-0926 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and PGH Wong Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $4,911,485, and extend the

agreement term through June 30, 2027, for continued construction management

consultant services. This will increase the maximum cumulative obligation of the

agreement to a total contract value of $54,099,089.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to

Agreement No. C-8-2039 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Herzog Transit Services, Inc., in the amount of $3,622,696, to align the start-up and

pre-revenue service contract terms with the revised project schedule for operations

and maintenance services. This will increase the maximum cumulative obligation of

the agreement to a total contract value of $63,112,418.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 11

to Agreement No. C-6-1445 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Siemens Mobility, Inc., in the amount of $3,051,300, and extend the agreement

term through July 14, 2028, for storage of vehicles and spare parts, special tools

and test equipment, project extension, and additional design and integration

services for a computer-aided dispatch and automatic vehicle location system. This

will increase the maximum cumulative obligation of the agreement to a total contract

value of $57,945,077.

Attachments:

25.

Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund Investment Report for March

31, 2026

Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority has developed

Natural Community

Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan, acquired conservation properties, and

funded habitat restoration projects to mitigate the impacts of the Measure M2 Freeway

Program. The California Community Foundation manages the non-wasting endowment

required to fund the long-term management of the conservation properties. Each quarter,

the California Community Foundation publishes a comprehensive report detailing the

composition of the pool and its performance.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as information item.

Attachments:

26.

Agreement for Public Outreach Consultant Services for Rail Capital Projects

Calina North/Maggie McJilton

Overview

On January 26, 2026, the Orange County Transportation Authority released a request for

proposals for public outreach consultant services for rail capital projects. Board of

Directors’ approval is requested to execute an agreement for these services.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the selection of Arellano Associates, LLC, as the firm to provide public

outreach consultant services for rail capital projects.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No.

C250187 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Arellano

Associates, LLC, in the amount of $800,610, for a four-year initial term with an

option term of up to 24 months to provide public outreach consultant services for rail

capital projects.

Attachments:

Regular Calendar

Orange County Transportation Authority Regular Calendar Matters

27.

Term Sheet Agreement with the City of Newport Beach for the Potential Relocation

of the Newport Transportation Center

Katie Persons/Rose Casey

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Newport Beach are conducting

a joint feasibility study evaluating potential relocation of the Newport Transportation Center.

The study was initiated in early February and is anticipated to be completed in November.

To support continued coordination, the Orange County Transportation Authority and the

City of Newport Beach are developing a proposed non-binding term sheet establishing a

framework for future project development if a feasible relocation alternative is mutually

identified.

Recommendation(s)

Direct staff to continue negotiations and reach agreement on a non-binding term sheet

between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Newport Beach

establishing a framework for continued coordination on the potential relocation of the

Newport Transportation Center.

Attachments:

28.

Amendment to the Agreement for the Newport Transportation Center Relocation

Feasibility Study

Katie Persons/Rose Casey

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Newport Beach are conducting

a joint feasibility study evaluating potential relocation of the Newport Transportation Center.

On January 28, 2026, a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. was executed to perform the

study. An amendment to the existing agreement is needed to provide additional planning

support services to expand the study scope, including evaluation of additional potential

relocation sites to support a broader, system-level analysis of long-term transit needs.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to

Agreement No. C250111 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and HDR

Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $350,000, for additional planning services related to the

potential relocation of the Newport Transportation Center. This will increase the maximum

cumulative obligation of the contract to a total contract value of $846,635.

Attachments: