The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is governed by a board comprised of appointed officials representing various entities within Contra Costa County. This board plays a crucial role in transportation planning and decision-making for the region.
CCTA Board: Composition and Meetings
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board consists of eleven voting officials and three non-voting Ex-Officio members. These members represent a diverse range of stakeholders, including cities and towns within Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County government itself, the Conference of Mayors, bus transit operators serving the county, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) district. This broad representation ensures that various perspectives are considered in transportation decisions.
Regular meetings of the CCTA Board are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meetings take place in the Boardroom located at 2999 Oak Rd., Ste. 110, Walnut Creek. For individuals seeking detailed information regarding upcoming meetings, including agendas and minutes, the CCTA provides a dedicated Meetings page on their website. This resource offers comprehensive access to information about Authority Board meetings, as well as meetings for Standing Committees and Advisory Committees. Further details about the Advisory Committees can be found on the Advisory Committees page.
Standing Committees of the Authority Board
To streamline its operations, the Authority Board has established two standing committees, both composed of Authority Board Members:
Administration and Project Committee
The Administration and Project Committee convenes on the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM. Like the main board meetings, these committee meetings are held in the CCTA Boardroom in Walnut Creek. The current assignments for this committee are: Susan Noack (Acting Chair), and Commissioners Newell Arnerich, Ron Bernal, Darlene Gee, and Rita Xavier.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee also meets on the first Thursday of the month, but in the afternoon at 1:30 PM. The meeting location is the same CCTA Boardroom. The assignments for the Planning Committee include: Chris Kelley (Chair), and Commissioners Mark Armstrong, Ken Carlson, Aaron Meadows, and Carlyn Obringer.
It is noteworthy that Commissioner Burgis is intentionally not assigned to either standing committee to prevent a quorum of members from being present in any single committee meeting, ensuring broader participation in decision-making processes at the full board level.
CCTA Staff Team
Behind the board and committees, a dedicated staff team at CCTA works diligently to ensure safe, accessible, and efficient transportation solutions for Contra Costa County. This team is responsible for planning, securing funding, and implementing innovative mobility programs designed to strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for residents. For those wishing to contact specific staff members, contact information is available in the Staff Team section of the CCTA website.
