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County Connection Board of Directors Agenda Packet 2026-05-21

County Connection Extends Clipper BayPass Participation With MTC

Clipper BayPass revenues distributed based on usage; MTC has set aside $5 million in STA Regional Program funds for budget gapsCentral Contra Costa Transit AuthorityMETROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONMay 21, 2026

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Description

The Board authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Clipper BayPass Pilot Program Participation Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, extending Phase 2 of the regional institutional pass pilot through 2030. Under the amended terms, employer payments and a $5 million STA reserve will cover operator reimbursements while County Connection is protected from unreimbursed discount fares.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Clipper BayPass revenues distributed based on usage; MTC has set aside $5 million in STA Regional Program funds for budget gaps

Vendor

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Agency

Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, CA

Contract Type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 21, 2026

Contract Term

Phase 2 of Clipper BayPass Pilot: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2030 (per Amendment No. 2)

Renewal Date

2030-12-31

Renewal Info

Amendment No. 2 extends the agreement term for Phase 2 through December 31, 2030, allows institutional customer contracts of up to three years with renewals, and establishes ongoing administrative cost recovery and discount‑application rules. Future changes would require additional amendments approved by the parties and the Regional Network Management Council.

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