Infrastructure Task Force

Please join EBLC’s Infrastructure Task Force for a conversation with MTC on the implementation of Plan Bay Area 2050+ and what comes next now that the plan has been approved by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This discussion will focus on the practical implications and near-term outlook for the Bay Area, including what projects, policies, and investments we are likely to see on the ground, what success looks like from MTC’s perspective, and the key milestones the agency is working toward in the coming years. The conversation will also explore accountability mechanisms for advancing the plan’s goals, how regional priorities may interact with city budgets and planning processes, and the potential influence of upcoming ballot measures on implementation efforts.

Plan Bay Area 2050+ is the Bay Area’s long-range regional strategy for addressing transportation, housing, the economy, and environmental resilience through the year 2050 and beyond. Developed jointly by ABAG and MTC, the plan outlines a coordinated approach aimed at accommodating future growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving mobility, expanding housing opportunities, and strengthening resilience to climate and wildfire risks. The final adopted plan includes a series of integrated strategies and investments intended to shape how the region grows over the coming decades.

Attendees are encouraged to review the final plan in advance of the meeting: https://planbayarea.org/finalplan

OUR SPEAKER

Dave Vautin is the Director of Regional Planning at MTC and ABAG, where he leads efforts to advance transportation, housing, environmental resilience, and land use initiatives across the Bay Area. With more than a decade of experience in regional planning, Dave oversees a multidisciplinary team working to make the region more affordable, connected, diverse, healthy, and vibrant for all residents. He has managed several high-profile regional initiatives, including Plan Bay Area 2050+, Transit 2050+, the Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study, and the Priority Conservation Areas Refresh, while also guiding ongoing sea level rise and wildfire resilience efforts. Dave holds a Master of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University.

MEETING AGENDA

11:00 AM — Welcome and Introductions, Jared Asch
11:02 AM — Chair Update, Jared Asch
11:06 AM — Policy Director Update, Meg Stern
11:10 AM — Presentation on Plan Bay Area 2050+, Dave Vautin
11:30 AM — Q&A, All
11:55 AM — Member Updates, All
12:00 PM — Adjourn, Jared Asch

The East Bay Leadership Council is an employer-led membership organization on a mission to improve the economy and quality of life in the East Bay through policy advocacy. Thank you for contributing to our work through your involvement in EBLC’s Infrastructure Task Force.