Napa Valley Transportation Authority public meetings in 2025

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet to approve the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program and the final Community Based Transportation Plan. The body will also consider several administrative updates and a contract for ADA assessment services.

• Agreement No. 25-C40 with MV Transportation for ADA Assessment Services not to exceed $260,400 over five years
• Approval of the 2026 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program and Project Priorities
• Final approval of the Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) and Appendices
• Authorization for the Executive Director to implement the Transportation Security-Plan and Assessment Review Toolkit (T-START) for the Soscol Gateway Transit Center and Bus Maintenance Facility
• Approval of Taxi Scrip Program Guidelines

The Board approved establishing December 26, 2025 as a paid holiday for employees. Several other consent items were approved, including the Community Based Transportation Plan and Taxi Scrip Program Guidelines. The agency also reported receiving $6.8 million from the FTA for hybrid buses.

• Approved December 26, 2025 as a paid holiday for employees (17-1)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 2026 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program and Project Priorities
• Approved Community Based Transportation Plan Final Approval
• Approved Transportation Security-Plan and Assessment Review Toolkit
• Approved Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assessment Services
• Approved Countywide Transportation Plan Performance Metrics Revisions
• Approved Policies, Practices and Procedures Manual and Taxi Scrip Program Guidelines

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-TA Board of Directors will hold its December 17, 2026 meeting in Napa to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, approve past minutes, and receive a financial update on Measure T projects. The board will also hear presentations on Measure T accomplishments and a project overview from the City of American Canyon.

• Adopt Resolution 25-02-TA setting 2026 meeting schedule and location
• Approve minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive Measure T quarterly financial update for Q2 2025 and Q4 FY 2025
• Presentation on Measure T accomplishments by Addrell Coleman at 1:05 p.m.
• Presentation on American Canyon Measure T projects by Erica Ahmann Smithies at 1:15 p.m.

The Board approved the 2026 meeting schedule for the Tax Agency and Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee. The Board also approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the Measure T financial analysis for the period ending June 2025. A project overview from the City of American Canyon was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Adoption of the Agenda (9-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-02-TA setting 2026 meeting schedule (10-0)
• Approved April-June 2025 Measure T financial update (10-0)
• Continued City of American Canyon Measure T project overview to future meeting

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The December 4, 2025 meeting of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority Technical Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 8, 2026.

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) will meet to receive financial updates on Measure T, approve past meeting minutes, and elect a chair and vice chair for 2026. The committee will also hear presentations on Measure U projects in American Canyon and Measure T accomplishments.

• Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive 2026 meeting schedule
• Elect 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review Measure T Semi-Annual Report (Jan-Jun 2025)
• Receive Measure T financial update (Q4 FY2025)

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule. Members voted to re-elect the current Chair and Vice-Chair for another term. Staff provided updates on paving projects and Measure U and T reports without further action.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Re-elected Chair Zizack-Morais and Vice-Chair McMinn for 2026 (10-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board meets to approve routine minutes, set 2026 meeting dates, and vote on contracts including two zero-emission buses for $2.45M, eight bus shelters for $106K, and a $154K software maintenance deal. Staff will also present updates on federal lobbying, regional planning, and Vine Transit performance.

• Approve minutes of October 15, 2025 meeting
• Set 2026 meeting schedule via Resolution 25-15
• Authorize $2,450,000 purchase of two BYD battery-electric buses from RIDE Mobility, LLC
• Approve $106,000 purchase order for eight 9-foot and two 13-foot bus shelters from Tolar Manufacturing
• Adopt Title VI Program Policy for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 via Resolution 25-17

The Board unanimously approved several consent items, including the purchase of two battery electric buses and new bus shelters. The Board also accepted the 2025 Napa Valley Travel Behavior Study report and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved purchase of two BYD 30' Battery Electric Buses from RIDE Mobility, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase order with Tolar Manufacturing for bus shelters (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year software and maintenance contract with Chargepoint Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Cubic Transportation Systems for Clipper fare system installation (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-15 setting the CY 2026 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-16 authorizing destruction of certain agency records (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-17 Title VI Program Policy for FY 2026-2028 (Unanimous)
• Accepted and filed the Napa Valley Travel Behavior Study 2025 Report (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 17th.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026. The committee will also review the 2026 meeting calendar and adopt the 2026 Work Plan.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Calendar Year 2026
• Adoption of the 2026 Work Plan
• Review of the draft 2026 NVTA Board and Committee Meeting Calendar
• Presentation of the Michelin Mobility Intelligence (MMI) Final Report
• Presentation on Big Data and Active Transportation by StreetLight Data

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Paratransit Coordinating Council will meet in person and online to receive updates on local transit programs and elect its 2026 chair, vice chair, and NVTA board representative. Members will also review and approve the 2026 work plan and meeting calendar.

• Elect chair, vice chair, and NVTA board representative for 2026
• Approve 2026 PCC Work Plan and Meeting Calendar
• Receive ADRC/Connections program overview
• Approve July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hear Vine Transit FY2025-26 Q1 update

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will nominate and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026. The body will also review and approve the 2026 Work Plan and Meeting Calendar.

• Election of TAC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for calendar year 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Technical Advisory Committee Work Plan and Meeting Calendar
• Review of the ten-year State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) project list
• Review of Plan Bay Area 2050+
• Updates on the Vine Trail, Measure T, and Measure U

The Technical Advisory Committee appointed Juan Arias as Chair and Lorien Clark as Vice Chair for 2026. The committee also approved the 2026 Work Plan, which now includes the Vine Trail and the Vision Zero Biennial Report, and accepted the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Appointed Juan Arias as Chair and Lorien Clark as Vice Chair for 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Draft Work Plan as amended to include Vision Zero Biennial Report and Vine Trail (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 Meeting Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Passed; Member Lowe abstained)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee will meet in person and remotely to receive staff updates, approve minutes, and decide on leadership and the 2026 work plan. No major decisions on projects or funding are scheduled.

• Approve September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Nominate and elect 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve 2026 CAC Work Plan and Meeting Calendar
• Receive NVTA Project Update from Grant Bailey
• Receive Vine Transit update from Rebecca Schenck

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will review a data safety study and discuss potential amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement governance structure. The board is deciding on several contracts for legislative advocacy, EV fleet programs, and facility improvements.

• Contract No. 25-C35 with CFM Advocates for federal legislative advocacy services not to exceed $425,000
• Purchase order to Exeloo Corp. not to exceed $362,000 for an automated restroom at Redwood Park & Ride
• Resolution No. 25-13 for a $74,000 Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans for FY 2025-26
• Resolution No. 25-14 pre-approving the Redwood Park and Ride Improvements Project
• Approval to release the Draft Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) for a 30-day public review

The Board approved the formation of an ad hoc committee to review the Joint Powers Agreement and governance. Other actions included approving the release of the draft Community Based Transportation Plan for public review and passing a series of consent agenda items including contracts and project authorizations.

• Approved formation of ad hoc committee to review JPA, governance, board composition and role (14-9)
• Approved release of draft Community Based Transportation Plan for 30-day public review (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Paratransit Coordinating Council member appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 25-C35 with CFM Advocates for federal legislative advocacy (unanimous)
• Approved EV Fleet Program contract with Pacific Gas and Electric (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-13 for Caltrans fund transfer agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-14 and Purchase Order 25-P5109 for Redwood Park & Ride improvements (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-Tax Agency Board of Directors meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, was canceled. The next regular meeting is set for November 19, 2025. The cancellation notice was posted by October 10, 2025, at the NVTA offices in Napa.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will receive updates on transportation projects, transit policies, and safety reports. The body is scheduled to approve the meeting minutes from September 4, 2025.

• Demonstration of the Travel Behavior Study (TBS) Visualizer
• Vision Zero Biennial Progress Report
• Bay Area Transit Priority Policy for Roadways Update
• Vine Trail and Transit updates
• Review of draft agendas for the October 15, 2025 NVTA-TA and NVTA Board meetings

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and presentations, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will receive updates on regional transportation plans and sales tax measures. The body will also hear project updates from the City of American Canyon and review its 2025 work plan.

• Measure U Countywide Sales Tax update
• Countywide Active Transportation Plan update
• City of American Canyon Active Transportation Projects update
• Review of ATAC 2025 Work Plan
• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee held a special meeting primarily consisting of informational reports and presentations. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and the Measure U countywide sales tax. The body will also hear presentations on American Canyon projects and active transportation data.

• Update on the Countywide Active Transportation Plan
• Update on Measure U Countywide Sales Tax
• City of American Canyon Active Transportation Projects update
• Presentation on Big Data and Active Transportation by StreetLight Data
• Review of the ATAC 2025 Work Plan

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will discuss transportation project updates and approve several committee appointments. The body is deciding on multiple engineering contracts and the opening of the Countywide Transportation Plan Call for Projects.

• Contract for SR29/SR12/Airport Boulevard Interchange Project alternatives analysis not to exceed $2,720,000
• Engineering services for Redwood Park and Ride Improvements with T.Y. Lin for $6,085
• Rejection of all bids for the Redwood Park and Ride Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of the 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) update
• Agreement with County of Napa for support services effective through June 30, 2030

The Board unanimously approved the release of a Call for Projects for the Countywide Transportation Plan. A consent agenda was passed including several member appointments, contract awards, and the rejection of all bids for the Redwood Park and Ride project. Two government claims were unanimously rejected during closed session.

• Approved Countywide Transportation Plan Call for Projects (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 10.1-10.15 (unanimous)
• Approved member appointments for CAC, PCC, ATAC, and NVVTC
• Approved contract award for SR29/SR12/Airport Boulevard Alternative Analysis
• Approved agreement with County of Napa for support services
• Approved 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Program update
• Rejected all bids for Redwood Park and Ride Capital Improvement Project
• Rejected government claims from Marlena Frayji and Jamahl Williams (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a financial analysis of Measure T. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a quarterly financial update.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of January - March 2025 Quarter 1 Calendar Year 2025, Measure T Quarter 3 Fiscal Year 2025 Analysis and Financial Update

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from July 16, 2025, and the January-March 2025 financial analysis for Measure T. No regular agenda items were discussed.

• Approved Adoption of the Agenda (11-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved January-March 2025 Measure T financial update (11-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Paratransit Coordinating Council will meet in person and by Zoom to receive updates on local paratransit services. The agenda includes informational presentations on the Aging & Disability Resource Connection program and the fourth-quarter Vine Transit update, along with a consent item to approve the July 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes of July 10, 2025 PCC meeting
• Receive ADRC/Connections program overview
• Hear fourth-quarter FY 2024-25 Vine Transit update

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will review project applications for the Transportation Development Act Article 3 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2026-27 to provide a recommendation to the NVTA Board. The committee will also receive updates on transit operations and state transportation programs.

• TDA 3 Project Programming recommendations for FY 2025-26 through FY 2026-2027
• Final report from the Michelin Mobility Intelligence study
• State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) FY 2025-26 update
• Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) revised Performance Metrics
• Vine Transit operations update

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) Project Programming. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2025. Other items regarding the Vine Trail, STIP funding, and mobility studies were presented for information only.

• Recommended NVTA Board approve TDA 3 Project Programming (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes (Ebach abstained)

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee approved the meeting minutes from June 4, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and reports with no further actions taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) meets to review and recommend Transportation Development Act Article 3 project funding, receive updates on Safe Routes to School, the Napa Valley Vine Trail, and Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan, and consider approval of the amended 2025 work plan. The meeting also includes public comment and committee member reports.

• Review Transportation Development Act Article 3 project funding list and provide recommendation to NVTA Board
• Approve May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive Safe Routes to School update
• Receive Napa Valley Vine Trail update
• Review and approve amended 2025 ATAC Work Plan

The committee approved a recommended funding list for Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA-3) projects to be sent to the NVTA Board of Directors. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from May 19, 2025. Other items regarding e-mobility and Calistoga projects were presented for information only.

• Approved TDA-3 Project funding list recommendation to NVTA Board (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board meets to decide on a $150,000 funding agreement for the Solano-Napa Activity Based Model study, approve a Measure U master agreement to receive capital funds, and hold a public hearing on a Federal Transit Administration grant for ADA replacement vehicles. The board will also receive updates on vanpool subsidies, Vine Transit operations, and legislative matters.

• Approve $150,000 Solano-Napa Activity Based Model funding agreement with Solano Transportation Authority
• Approve Measure U Master Agreement to receive capital funds for Regional Transportation Enhancement Program
• Hold public hearing and vote on FTA Section 5310 grant application for ADA replacement vehicles ($ not specified)
• Amend State Route 37 Memorandum of Understanding to update segment naming and funding plan
• Recognize outgoing Executive Director Kate Miller for 13 years of service

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to submit a FTA Section 5310 grant application. Additionally, a consent agenda was passed covering a state route MOU amendment, a funding agreement with the Solano Transportation Authority, and revisions to the Countywide Transportation Plan.

• Approved Resolution 25-09 to submit FTA Section 5310 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved State Route 37 MOU Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Agreement No. 25-C36 with Solano Transportation Authority for SNABM (unanimous)
• Approved Measure U Master Agreement Execution with NVTA-TA (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Countywide Transportation Plan Goals and Objectives (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Commendation for Kate Miller (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 18-02 to amend Citizen Advisory Committee Bylaws (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-TA Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and authorize the release of the Measure U Master Agreement. This agreement involves the County of Napa, the NVTA, and the cities of American Canyon, Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, and the Town of Yountville.

• Authorization of Measure U Master Agreement (Agreement No. 2025-C01) for circulation to local jurisdictions

The NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency approved the Measure U Master Agreement for circulation to jurisdictions. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 18, 2025.

• Approved Measure U Master Agreement and circulation to jurisdictions (10-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (10-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council will review a presentation on the County of Napa Health and Human Services Agency Be Well Program. The body will also receive updates on a Travel Behavior Study and Vine Transit.

• Presentation on County of Napa Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Be Well Program
• Update on the Travel Behavior Study
• Vine Transit Update
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will review draft goals, policies, and recommended facilities for the Active Transportation Plan. The body will also receive updates on the Travel Behavior Study, the Community Based Transportation Plan, and various NVTA projects.

• Review of Active Transportation Plan (ATP) draft goals, objectives, policies, and recommended facilities
• Travel Behavior Study update
• Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) outreach and feedback update
• Countywide Transportation Plan goals and objectives discussion
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 1, 2025, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and project updates with no further substantive decisions made.

• Approved May 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Citizen Advisory Committee will review a proposal to change the committee's name and recommend a bylaw amendment to the NVTA Board. The meeting also includes updates on transportation planning, travel behavior, and Vine Transit.

• Proposed letter to NVTA Board to amend CAC bylaws for a committee name change
• Countywide Transportation Plan Update regarding revised goals and objectives
• Travel Behavior Study update
• Vine Transit update
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Community Advisory Committee approved a request to the Board of Directors to amend bylaws to change the committee's title. Other agenda items regarding transportation plans and transit updates were provided for information only with no action taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-2)
• Approved submission of letter to Board of Directors to amend CAC bylaws to change committee title (10-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to amend budgets and appropriation limits for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The board will also consider contract extensions, asset disposals, and updates to the Countywide Transportation Plan.

• Public hearing to increase FY 2024-25 budget to $57,983,700 and FY 2025-26 budget to $42,461,500
• Contract Amendment No. 3 with Greendot Transportation Solutions for up to $65,800
• Disposal of two Proterra battery electric buses and obsolete inventory
• Approval of FY 2025-26 salary ranges for NVTA job classifications
• Review of revised Countywide Transportation Plan Goals and Objectives

The Board approved amendments to the FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 budgets and adopted new salary ranges for job classifications. Other actions included approving a contract amendment for Greendot Transportation Solutions and the disposal of two electric buses. Two items failed due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-06 Revised amending FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 budgets
• Approved Amendment No. 3 of Contract No. 23-C23 with Greendot Transportation Solutions
• Approved current Chair and Vice Chair to serve the second of their two-year terms
• Approved Resolution 25-06 adopting FY 2025-26 salary ranges for job classifications
• Approved Resolution 25-07 authorizing disposal of two Proterra battery electric buses and obsolete inventory
• Proposed revisions to Countywide Transportation Plan Goals and Objectives failed due to lack of quorum
• Resolution of Commendation for Kate Miller failed due to lack of quorum

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency Board of Directors will meet to consider the jurisdictions' five-year project lists for fiscal years 2025-2030. The board will also act on the approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2025.

• Approval of jurisdictions' five-year project lists for FYs 2025-2030 (Measure U)

The Board approved the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025, and the Measure U Project List. No other substantive items were discussed or decided during the meeting.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (9-0)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Measure U Project List (9-0)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The June 5, 2025 Technical Advisory Committee meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 10, 2025.

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) will meet to receive reports on Measure T projects, review five-year project lists from jurisdictions, and discuss compliance audits. The meeting includes staff presentations and public comment opportunities.

• Approve March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Measure T semi-annual progress reports (July–December 2024)
• Review five-year project lists for Measure U
• Receive Measure T financial update for Q4 2024 and Q2 FY 2025
• Discuss audit work plan for Measure T compliance in American Canyon and Calistoga

The committee approved the Measure U five-year project lists for NVTA-TA approval. It also approved the Measure T compliance and performance audit work plan projects for American Canyon and Calistoga. Meeting minutes from March 5, 2025, were approved.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for NVTA-TA to approve Measure U five-year project lists (7-0)
• Approved selected projects for American Canyon and Calistoga Measure T compliance and performance audit work plan (7-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority board will meet in person and by Zoom to act on several spending and policy items. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings, a three-year $215,433 contract for transit planning software, a five-year project list under Measure U, and a $250,000 executive director employment agreement. Members will also discuss transit service changes, adopt an accessibility plan, and hear updates on state and federal legislation.

• Approve Purchase Order 25-P5060 with Remix Technologies, LLC for transit planning and scheduling software services for three years until June 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $215,433
• Approve Employment Agreement No. 25-C27 with Danielle Schmitz for Agency Executive Director with an annual salary of $250,000 plus benefits
• Approve Measure U Five-Year Project List for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2029-30
• Adopt Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment Plan
• Authorize Construction Management Services Agreement with Kleinfelder for Redwood Park and Ride Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $138,800

The Board approved an employment agreement for Danielle Schmitz to serve as Executive Director. Other actions included adopting a transportation needs assessment and opening a call for TDA-3 projects. The Board also approved several contracts and legislative recommendations.

• Approved employment agreement with Danielle Schmitz for Executive Director (unanimous)
• Approved TDA-3 guidelines and opened Call for projects for FY2025-26 through FY2026-27 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement 25-C04 with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauch LLP for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (ATNA) Plan (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on the legislative Bill Matrix (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order 25-P5060 with Via Transportation Inc dba Remix Technologies, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Measure U Five-Year Project list (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Management Services Agreement with Kleinfelder for Redwood Park and Ride (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-TA Board of Directors will meet to receive a financial update and analysis regarding Measure T. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2025.

• Analysis and financial update for Measure T (CY 2024 Quarter 4 and FY 2025 Quarter 2)
• Approval of April 16, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the April 16, 2025, meeting minutes. A financial update regarding Measure T was presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved Adoption of the Agenda (11-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes (11-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) meets to review and recommend state funding guidelines, receive updates on countywide plans, and approve prior meeting minutes. No new spending or ordinances are on the agenda; the body acts only on procedural items and information-only reports.

• Review Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) Guidelines and open Call for Projects for FY 2025-26 through 2026-27
• Approve March 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive updates on Countywide Transportation Plan, Travel Behavior Study, Community Based Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan

The meeting minutes record the agenda items discussed, including transportation plan updates and project reports. However, the document does not record any votes, approvals, or formal decisions made by the committee.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The committee will receive presentations on roadway transit priority and NVTA project updates. Members will also review the third quarter FY 2024-25 Vine Transit update and the Countywide Transportation Plan.

• Presentation on Transit Priority for Roadways by MTC
• NVTA Project Update
• Third quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Vine Transit update
• Countywide Transportation Plan and Supporting Plans Update
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from March 5, 2025. Other agenda items were for information only, including transit priority presentations and project updates, with no further actions taken.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council will review the final draft of the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment for a potential recommendation to the NVTA Board. The council will also receive updates on the Countywide Transportation Plan and Vine Transit.

• Review of Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (ATNA) final draft
• Updates on Countywide Transportation Plan, Travel Behavior Study, Community Based Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan
• Vine Transit update
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Paratransit Coordinating Council approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The council also voted to recommend that the NVTA Board approve the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment at its May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Recommended NVTA Board approve the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (passed)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the Countywide Transportation Plan and related studies. The body will also review guidelines and the call for projects for the Transportation Development Act Article 3.

• Countywide Transportation Plan and Supporting Plans Update
• Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) Call for Projects and Guidelines Review
• Transit Priority Policy for Roadways presentation by Metropolitan Transportation Commission Staff
• Road Reconfiguration Projects presentation regarding Washington DC DDOT
• Vine Transit Update

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors will meet in person to conduct only procedural items and a closed session. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. Public comment is allowed for non-agenda items at the start of the meeting.

The Board convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss public employment regarding the Executive Director. No reportable actions were taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned after 21 minutes.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors will meet to approve several administrative appointments and asset disposals. The board will also discuss the kick-off for the Countywide Transportation Plan Intersections 2050.

• Agreement No. 25-C22 with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for landscape maintenance not to exceed $250,000
• Resolution No. 25-05 to authorize the disposal of non-performing fixed asset property and inventory
• Appointment of Gary Woodruff to the Citizen Advisory Committee for a two-year term
• Appointments of Kathleen Kittel and Thomas Gorton to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for two-year terms

The Board approved a landscape maintenance agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. and authorized several advisory committee appointments. The meeting also included a workshop regarding the Countywide Transportation Plan Intersections 2050.

• Approved Adoption of the Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Member Appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Member Appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Disposal of Non-Performing Assets (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 25-C22 with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for landscape maintenance (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a committee appointment. The board is considering the appointment of a Certified Public Accountant to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee.

• Appointment of Rose Figoni to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) for a four-year term

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. The Board also unanimously approved the appointment of a member to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC).

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) member appointment (10-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board met for a special session and entered closed session to discuss public employment regarding the Executive Director. No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Countywide Transportation Plan and related studies. The body will also hear presentations on vehicle miles traveled mitigation and mobility intelligence.

• Update on Countywide Transportation Plan, Travel Behavior Study, Community Based Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan
• Caltrans Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Bank presentation
• Michelin Mobility Intelligence (MMI) overview
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft agendas for the April 16, 2025 NVTA-TA and NVTA Board meetings

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and informational presentations with no other substantive actions taken.

• Approved February 6, 2025 TAC minutes (Unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) will meet to discuss updates on safe routes to school, the Napa Valley Vine Trail, legislative matters, and Caltrans projects. The committee will also consider nominating a member to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Board of Directors and receive progress updates on the Active Transportation Plan.

• Nomination of committee member to Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Board of Directors
• Approval of November 18, 2024 and January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) update
• Napa Valley Vine Trail progress update
• Active Transportation Plan progress update and discussion

The committee appointed a representative to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition and approved previous meeting minutes. Members also held a brainstorming session regarding the structure of the Active Transportation Plan.

• Appointed Jason Dominici as ATAC representative to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 18, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 27, 2025 (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet to approve several professional service contracts and funding agreements. The body is also considering an increase in organizational staffing and a zero-emission bus project.

• Agreement with KNN Public Finance for on-call financial advisory services not to exceed $630,000
• Agreement with Brown Armstrong Certified Public Accountants for audit services not to exceed $467,027
• Funding agreement with Solano Transportation Authority for North Bay Passenger Rail Feasibility Study not to exceed $125,000
• Approval of the FY 2024-25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Zero Emission Bus project
• Proposed addition of one full-time equivalent (FTE) position to the organizational structure

The Board approved a funding agreement for a passenger rail feasibility study with the Solano Transportation Authority and authorized adding one FTE position to the organizational structure. Other actions included approving professional audit and financial advisory contracts and supporting AB 697.

• Approved adding one FTE position to organizational structure (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 25-C14 with Solano Transportation Authority for passenger rail feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 25-C03 with KNN Public Finance for on-call financial advisory services (unanimous)
• Approved support position for AB 697 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 25-C05 with Brown Armstrong Certified Public Accountants for audit services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-04 for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program certifications (unanimous)
• Approved Measure T 6.67% Equivalent Fund Certification (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency Board will consider updates to the County of Napa's Five-Year Measure T Project List and approve fiscal certifications. The board will also review annual financial statements and auditor reports for 2023 and 2024.

• Approval of changes to the County of Napa's Five-Year Measure T Project List
• Appointment of Pamela Kindig and Jill Barwick to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Review and approval of Maintenance of Effort Certification for FY 2023-24
• Transfer of Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee fund balance to NVTA Administration
• Acceptance of Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Reports for years ending June 30, 2024 and 2023

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including the 2023-24 Maintenance of Effort certification and updates to the County of Napa Five-Year Project List. The Board also approved an appointment to the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee and a fund balance transfer. No action was taken on the annual financial statements.

• Approved Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025 (11-0)
• Approved Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) Member Appointment (11-0)
• Approved Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Certification for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (11-0)
• Approved updates to the County of Napa Five-Year Project List (11-0)
• Approved transfer of ITOC Fund Balance to the NVTA Administration Department (11-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council will receive updates on Vine Transit and a presentation on ADA accessible bus stops. The council will also review a draft report on the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (ATNA).

• Presentation on American Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Bus Stops
• Review of Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (ATNA) Draft Report
• Vine Transit update
• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes

The council approved the meeting minutes from November 7, 2024. Members received presentations on ADA accessible bus stops and a draft report for the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The March 6, 2025 Regular Technical Advisory Committee Meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 3, 2025.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to hear updates on the Napa River Line and the Vine Trail Yountville-to-St. Helena segment, approve February meeting minutes, and receive an Executive Director report. A draft plan for accessible transportation needs will also be presented for information only.

• Approve February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Napa River Line (Brendan Hurley, City of Napa)
• Presentation on Vine Trail Yountville to St. Helena segment (Graham Wadsworth, County of Napa)
• Receive Executive Director report (Kate Miller)
• Review draft Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment Plan (information only) (Diana Meehan)

The Committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from February 5, 2025. Staff provided project overviews for the Napa River Line and the Vine Trail Project Yountville to St Helena Segment. No action was taken on the Executive Director Report or the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment Draft Plan.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) will meet to receive reports on Measure T projects, financial certifications, and updates to the County of Napa’s five-year project list. The committee will also review the annual financial statement and auditor’s report for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2022-23. No major decisions are scheduled; most items are informational.

• Review updated County of Napa Five-Year Measure T Project List
• Receive Measure T financial analysis and update for Q4 FY2024
• Approve December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review annual financial statement and auditor’s report for FY2023-24 and FY2022-23

The committee approved the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. All other agenda items, including financial reports and project updates, were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority's Active Transportation Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting and an open house regarding the Active Transportation Plan. The agenda consists of procedural guidelines and the announcement of the open house event.

• Active Transportation Plan Open House

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet in person and by remote access to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, authorizing contracts, and receiving updates. The meeting covers consent items such as a $294,407 fare-payment system purchase and a $1.8M surplus return to the Local Transportation Fund, plus presentations and reports on transit operations and legislative matters.

• Approve Purchase Order 25-P5039 with Cubic Transportation Systems for Clipper fare payment system installation, up to $294,407
• Adopt Resolution 25-02 for FY26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Manager Expenditure Plan
• Return $1,816,786 surplus to the Local Transportation Fund Trust Fund
• Re-appoint Citizen Advisory Committee members Ron Richardson and Michael Baldini for two-year terms
• Receive Vine Transit second-quarter FY2024-25 update

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including the installation of the Clipper fare payment system and the TFCA Program Manager Expenditure Plan for FYE 2026. The Board also accepted the annual financial statements for 2023 and 2024 and approved returning an allocation surplus to the LTF trust fund.

• Approved installation of Clipper fare payment system via Purchase Order 25-P5039 (Unanimous)
• Adopted TFCA Program Manager Expenditure Plan for FYE 2026 via Resolution No. 25-02 (Unanimous)
• Approved on-call task order with TYLin (Unanimous)
• Authorized execution and filing of Federal Transit Administration Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) member appointments (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 and 2024 Financial Statements and approved return of allocation surplus to LTF trust fund (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 18, 2024, and Special Meeting minutes from December 18, 2024 (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-TA Board will hold its February 19, 2025 meeting in Napa to conduct routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and forming a new Measure U Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) via Resolution 25-01-TA. The agenda is procedural with no major policy decisions beyond the ITOC formation.

• Adoption of meeting minutes from December 18, 2024
• Formation of Measure U Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) via Resolution 25-01-TA

The Board approved the formation of the Measure U Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC). The Board also approved the meeting minutes from December 18, 2024.

• Approved formation of the Measure U Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (11-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (10-0, 1 abstention)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet to receive updates on county transportation plans, Vine Trail, and Vine Transit, and to recommend approval of the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Draft Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2026. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and legislative updates.

• Recommend approval of TFCA 40% Fund Draft Expenditure Plan for FYE 2026
• Approve November 7, 2024 TAC meeting minutes
• Receive Countywide Transportation Plan and Supporting Documents Update
• Receive Vine Transit second quarter FY 2024-25 update

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Draft Expenditure Plan for the fiscal year ending 2026. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended NVTA Board approve TFCA 40% Fund Draft Expenditure Plan for FY ending 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2024 TAC Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee will meet in person and remotely to receive staff reports on NVTA projects and Vine Transit’s second quarter FY 2024-25 update. The committee is expected to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Receive NVTA Project Update presentation by Grant Bailey
• Receive Projects: Concept to Delivery presentation by Patrick Band
• Receive Executive Director Report by Kate Miller
• Receive second quarter FY 2024-25 Vine Transit update by Libby Payan

The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 6, 2024. All other agenda items, including project updates and the Executive Director report, were for information only with no action taken.

• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review elements of the Active Transportation Plan and the Complete Streets Checklist for the Oakville Intersection Improvement Project. The committee will also nominate a representative to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Board of Directors.

• Review of Active Transportation Plan Existing Conditions and Treatment Toolkit
• Approval of Complete Streets Checklist for SR 29 Napa Valley Forward: Oakville Intersection Improvement Project
• Nomination of a member to the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Board of Directors
• Review of the 2025 ATAC Work Plan
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee took no formal action on agenda items due to a lack of quorum. The meeting consisted of staff reports and informational updates regarding transportation projects.

• Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2024: No action taken due to lack of quorum
• Nomination of Committee Member to NVVTC Board: No action taken due to lack of quorum
• Complete Streets Checklist Review for Oakville Intersection: No action taken due to lack of quorum

NVTA Board of Directors

The January 15, 2025, meeting of the NVTA Board of Directors has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19.

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The scheduled meeting for the NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency on January 15, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19th.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, was canceled. The next regular PCC meeting is set for March 6, 2025.