Bay Area transit agencies weigh $300,000 AT&T contract, special election request, and possible Cubic litigation
Several Bay Area regional transportation bodies met the week of July 23–28, 2026, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. The summaries below reflect what was on each agenda; they do not confirm what was ultimately decided or how any votes went.
Special election request for Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative
The Public Transit Revenue Measure District met July 24 to consider Resolution No. 2, which would accept certification of the Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative and request that local governments call a special election for November 3, 2026 — consolidated with the Statewide General Election. The agenda also included approval of January 7, 2026 meeting minutes. Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of the resolution is not confirmed.
$300,000 AT&T contract for Clipper Network Services
The Regional Network Management Council and the Clipper Executive Board held a joint meeting July 27. The agenda listed a $300,000 purchase order for AT&T to provide Clipper Network Services for fiscal year 2026-2027. The boards were also scheduled to receive operational updates on the Next-Generation Clipper system, including implementation progress and cardholder transition. Additional agenda items included approval of June 1, 2026 Clipper Executive Board meeting minutes, updates on Regional Mapping & Wayfinding pilot projects, and a review of regional fare policy coordination and integration efforts. No vote tallies are available.
Possible litigation against Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission met July 24 and scheduled a closed session to consider initiating litigation against Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. In open session, the Commission was set to receive an update on the Next-Generation Clipper system's implementation, call center performance, and the transition to an account-based platform. Closed-session details are not public, and minutes have not been published.
Doorway program fee schedule under review
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee met July 23 to consider recommending a fee schedule for owners and operators participating in the Doorway program. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on the forthcoming Mixed-Income Finance Program and its debt program portfolio. Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes was on the agenda. No outcomes are confirmed.
Customer Advisory Group reviews fare programs and work plan
The Regional Network Management Customer Advisory Group met July 28 to discuss regional fare programs — including Clipper START, Clipper BayPass, and discounted transfers — and to review progress on the Next-Generation Clipper system implementation and cardholder transition. The group also considered proposed topic areas for its work plan through December 2027 and was scheduled to approve May 26, 2026 meeting minutes.
Coming up
- **August 3, 2026 — Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee:** The committee will discuss the timeline and format for the FY 26 Annual Report, review RM 3 Expenditure Plan revisions approved in June 2026, and receive updates on RM 3 capital and operating program allocations and expenditures. A semi-annual capital program update and Agreed-Upon Procedures report are also scheduled for presentation.
*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only items with minutes not yet published. The descriptions reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes. Readers seeking vote results should check the official MTC and affiliated body websites for posted minutes.*