# Meeting Notes: Municipal Transit Planning Coordination

Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: City Hall, Transportation Conference Room B

## Attendees

- Maya Chen, Municipal Transit Planner
- Daniel Ortiz, Director of Transportation
- Priya Nair, Transit Operations Manager
- Elise Morgan, Public Works Liaison
- Jamal Reed, Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Nora Feldman, Finance and Grants Analyst
- Victor Alvarez, Community Engagement Coordinator

## Agenda

1. Review current bus reliability issues on Routes 8, 12, and 27
2. Discuss proposed stop consolidation and shelter upgrades
3. Confirm approach for public outreach on the fall service adjustment
4. Review grant funding timeline for transit signal priority equipment
5. Assign next steps before the August council briefing

## Discussion Notes

Maya presented recent on-time performance data showing that Route 12 has dropped to 72 percent schedule adherence during the PM peak, largely due to congestion along Central Avenue and delayed boarding at three high-ridership stops.

Operations noted that operator feedback supports adding transit signal priority at Central Avenue and 5th Street, but warned that schedule changes should not be finalized until the traffic engineering review is complete.

The accessibility representative requested that any stop consolidation include a walking-distance analysis and confirmation that curb ramps, lighting, and seating are adequate at retained stops.

Finance confirmed that the regional mobility grant application is due September 4, 2026, and that council authorization will be needed before submission.

## Decisions

- Route 12 will be prioritized for the first phase of transit signal priority planning.
- Proposed stop consolidation will move forward only after accessibility and walking-distance review.
- Public outreach will include two in-person open houses, an online survey, and translated flyers at major stops.
- The August council briefing will focus on reliability, accessibility impacts, and grant readiness.
- No service frequency reductions will be recommended for the fall adjustment cycle.

## Action Items

- Maya Chen: Prepare revised Route 12 reliability map and stop-level delay summary by July 18.
- Priya Nair: Compile operator comments for Routes 8, 12, and 27 by July 16.
- Elise Morgan: Coordinate traffic engineering review of Central Avenue signal priority locations by July 24.
- Jamal Reed: Review proposed stop consolidation list for accessibility concerns by July 22.
- Nora Feldman: Draft grant funding timeline and council authorization requirements by July 19.
- Victor Alvarez: Prepare outreach schedule, survey draft, and translated flyer request by July 23.
- Daniel Ortiz: Confirm council briefing slot for August transportation committee meeting by July 15.

## Next Meeting

Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: City Hall, Transportation Conference Room B