Sacramento Transportation Authority 6/12/25

Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) meeting from June 12, 2025, detailing administrative procedures and significant discussions. The meeting begins with a roll call and a public statement outlining how the proceedings are broadcast and recorded, emphasizing transparency. Key agenda items include the unanimous approval of consent calendar items and the adoption of the Sacramento Transportation Authority's final budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, which includes allocations for community engagement and a communication specialist. A substantial portion of the meeting is dedicated to an informational presentation and discussion on Senate Bill 743 (SB743) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation strategies, including the complexities of VMT as a proxy for environmental impact and the potential for a regional "mitigation bank" to streamline project approvals and fund high-priority initiatives. The meeting concludes with executive reports and updates from subcommittees, highlighting future discussions on funding and regional priorities.