DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

Transportation Cmte · 2026-07-14 · legislation

The document is a discussion item regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 budget presentation from the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) to the Transportation Committee. No specific project, site, or action is described. The document contains no address, parcel, size, zoning change, applicant, or case number for a development project. The discussion covers the DTPW budget of over $2.2 billion, a workforce of 4,241, prior year boardings exceeding 81 million, a transit funding shortfall of approximately $100 million, an infrastructure backlog exceeding $1 billion, a workforce vacancy rate of approximately 20 percent, and a farebox return of approximately 11 to 12 cents on the dollar. Public comment includes Chairman Gilbert III cautioning against characterizing finances as a 'shortfall' and requesting a financial plan; Vice Chairwoman Regalado noting state funding decline, the TIID being drawn down, and the County subsidizing approximately 80 percent of the system; Commissioner Bermudez distinguishing traffic and transit and requesting metrics; Commissioner Bastien noting elderly constituents relying on transit and requesting consultation before route changes. The item was presented on 7/14/2026.