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Transit board adopts resolution to secure LCTOP funding for Shasta–Tehama connection
Summary
The Tehama County Transit Agency Board adopted Resolution No. 022026 authorizing documents for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding of $177,276 (federal FY 26/27) to support the Shasta–Tehama Connect interregional route; motion carried with no recorded opposition.
The Tehama County Transit Agency Board on March 23 adopted Resolution No. 022026, authorizing execution of the documents required to secure Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funding administered through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Shasta–Tehama Connect service.
An agency official told the board that LCTOP funding for federal fiscal year 26/27 totals $177,276 and will support continued operation of the Shasta service, which provides interregional connections between Tehama County and Shasta County. The presenter said that, under current program rules, one year of LCTOP allocation can effectively cover two years of service, meaning the identified funding stream extends the route’s supported operations beyond a single fiscal year.
The official described collaboration with Modoc and Lassen counties, noting those counties receive small LCTOP distributions that are aggregated to make the route viable; Tehama County exchanges Local Transportation Funds (LTF) back to partnering jurisdictions as part of that cooperative arrangement.
Board members asked about related infrastructure projects, including planned shelter upgrades at Cottonwood and the larger Rio/Walnut facility conversion that could bundle shelter installation with vehicle‑electrification and charging elements. A board member raised concerns about committing to fully electric buses given cost and maintenance risks; the agency official said staff recently submitted an exemption request to CARB (requesting three years) to allow more planning time and is evaluating hybrid and other fuel‑efficient options suited to rural operations.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 022026 was made by Commissioner Burrows and seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. The Chair called for the vote; the resolution was adopted with no opposition recorded in the meeting transcript.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the February 23 meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Dimos; second by Commissioner Burrows), approved February claims totaling $271,228.84 (motion by Commissioner Walker; second by Commissioner Burrows), and adopted Resolution No. 022026 (motion by Commissioner Burrows; second by Commissioner DeMoe).
