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STA names Karina Talamantes as non‑voting director to Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority; Eric Guerra appointed alternate
Summary
The Sacramento Transportation Authority appointed Board member Karina Talamantes as its non‑voting director to the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority and designated Eric Guerra as the alternate after discussion and competing nominations.
The Sacramento Transportation Authority on Feb. 13 appointed Karina Talamantes as STA’s principal non‑voting director to the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority and named Eric Guerra as the alternate.
STA staff described CARTA as the regional tolling authority that will own and operate managed lanes and set toll policy in the region; CARTA’s initial focus is the Yolo‑80 managed lanes project and planning for future managed‑lane projects that would affect Sacramento County. Busey told directors CARTA meetings are now monthly, typically held the third Thursday at noon at SACOG offices.
Board member Rich Desmond originally nominated Eric Guerra to continue as STA’s CARTA representative, citing continuity. A substitute nomination was offered to appoint Karina Talamantes instead; after discussion and public comment, Director Desmond withdrew his initial motion and the board approved the appointment of Talamantes by voice vote. The board then approved Eric Guerra as the alternate by voice vote.
Why it matters: CARTA will be responsible for toll policy, operations and pre‑revenue budgeting for managed lanes that cross jurisdictional boundaries. STA’s non‑voting director role gives the authority an advisory seat in CARTA deliberations during the agency’s startup and policy‑setting period.
Meeting detail: staff recommended a two‑year appointment if feasible to provide continuity while CARTA establishes its governance, staffing and pre‑revenue budget. The board approved the principal appointment and alternate without recorded roll‑call tallies; staff said they would return if SACOG or other member appointments change in the future.
