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Local Transportation Commission finds no new unmet transit needs reasonable to meet after public input
Summary
After an SSTAC review of two possible transit gaps, the Local Transportation Commission voted to find there are no new unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet at this time and closed the hearing for fiscal year 2025–26.
At a joint session on June 9 the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) took public testimony and then voted on whether there are any new unmet transit needs in Mariposa County for fiscal 2025–26.
Jeannie Morvay Clayton of Public Works’ Transportation Planning Division summarized two items raised at the SSTAC meeting: a small provider serving about 36 unhoused clients that needs more vehicle capacity, and a concern that unhoused people discharged from emergency rooms lack transport to needed destinations. Clayton said further investigation is required for both and that the SSTAC found no immediately reasonable-to-meet solutions without further analysis under the Transportation Development Act criteria.
Commissioner Menatrea moved that "there are no new unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet at this time," and Commissioner Toso seconded. The commission voted in favor of that recommendation and adopted the finding.
Why it matters: The LTC’s annual unmet-needs finding is part of a statutory process that governs how transportation-development funds may be used. The commission’s decision does not close the door on further study: staff said they will continue investigating the two items and return any findings to SSTAC and LTC if new, fundable solutions emerge.
The board adjourned the LTC hearing and reconvened the Board of Supervisors.
