7 9 25 26 LCTOP funds to RABA 093026 BOD

The Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) is considering contributing $497,157 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA). These funds are meant for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility. RABA requested $140,000 for free and reduced rides and $357,157 for expanded microtransit. Staff reviewed these projects and found them consistent with SRTA's LCTOP policy. They recommend that the board approve the funds and adopt Resolution 26-09, which allows the executive director to act as the authorized agent for these funds. The RABA board approved submitting the project applications, which are due to Caltrans by October 30, 2026. The board may choose to decline contributing funds and suggest different projects that meet LCTOP criteria. The Fiscal & Policy Committee reviewed the projects and concurred with the staff recommendations. Adopting Resolution 26-09 allows funds to flow directly to RABA for use, should the projects be approved for funding.