California Transit Advisory Committee
Overview
The California Transit Advisory Committee (CALTAC) provides strategic input and technical guidance to guide implementation of key Caltrans documents including: Caltrans District Transit Plans, Director's Policy, and subsequent updates or successor documents.
CALTAC members coordinate closely with multiple Caltrans divisions and programs, along with other partner agency staff, and advocates across the state.
The CALTAC charter (PDF) outlines the framework of the California Transit Advisory Committee, as developed and approved by the members of the CALTAC.
CALTAC Welcome Packet and Guidance Document (PDF)
Members
The diverse CALTAC membership represents the following constituencies: state governments, local agencies, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders.
| Name | Organization | Region |
| Jacob King | Mendocino Transit Authority | North |
| Anthony Adams | Sacramento Regional Transit | North |
| Katie McCammon | 350 Sacramento |
North |
| Lola Torney | Yolo County Transportation District/ YoloTD | North |
| Howard Wong | CTC Interagency Equity Advisory Committee, Sierra Club | North |
| Rashidi Barnes | Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority | North |
| Danielle Schmittz | Napa Valley Transportation Authority | North |
| Mika Miyasato | Alameda Contra Costa Transit District | North |
| Tamiko Percell | VTA | North |
| John Urgo | Santa Cruz Metro | Central |
| Bethany R. Berube | Clovis Transit | Central |
| Angie Dow | Kings County Area Public Transit Agency | Central |
| Jason Kligier | Big Blue Bus | South |
| Michael Cano | LA Metro | South |
| Priscilla Freduah-Agyemang | Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) | South |
| Benjamin Nolen | OmniTrans | South |
| Eric DeHate | Riverside County Transportation Commission | South |
| David Aguirre | Imperial County Transportation District | South |
| Ioni Tcholakova | North County Transit / San Diego Railroad/ NCTD | South |
| Kari Watkins | UC Davis | University Partner |
Membership list is current as of July 2026.
History
In 2026, Caltrans created a new California Transit Advisory Committee (CALTAC) made up of external partners to provide regular strategic input and technical guidance on Caltrans' transit efforts.
CALTAC Meeting Materials
Coming soon!
Have questions about the CALTAC? Please contact: Office.of.Transit.Planning@dot.ca.gov.