What Alameda Ctc does

Alameda CTC (Alameda County Transportation Commission) is a public government transportation commission headquartered in Oakland, California, established in 2010 through the merger of the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) and the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA). The agency serves as Alameda County's designated congestion management agency and exclusive administrator of the voter-approved Measure BB one-cent transportation sales tax (passed November 2014 with nearly 71% support), and is governed by a 22-member Commission comprising all five County Supervisors, representatives from each of the county's 14 cities, two City of Oakland appointees, and one representative each from AC Transit and BART.

The agency plans, funds, and delivers multimodal transportation programs and projects across Alameda County. Core service lines include Countywide Transportation Planning, Express Lanes (notably the Bay Area's first on I-580 plus I-680), Highway Improvements, Multimodal Arterials and Roads, Bicycle and Pedestrian programs (including a 400-mile Countywide Bikeways Network), Safe Routes to Schools (88+ schools, 15,500+ students in the Golden Sneaker Contest), the Student Transit Pass Program (165 schools, 63,000+ eligible students, 30,000+ riders and nearly 1.8 million rides in 2023-2024), Senior and Disabled Transportation, the Access for All WAV Grant Program, Transit Oriented Development, Port of Oakland Infrastructure (7th Street Grade Separation East), and Commute Options and Benefits. Major capital projects include the $175M Oakland Alameda Access Project and I-580 carpool lane extensions. Delivery partners include Caltrans, BART, AC Transit, Union City Transit, Wheels, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Sunol Smart Carpool Lane Joint Powers Authority, and Ava Community Energy.

Alameda CTC's funding is non-commercial: it derives primarily from Measure BB sales tax collections ($382.7M received in FY 2023-2024 against $371.8M expended), supplemented by federal and state grants (notably $30M for East Bay Greenway, $15M USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All, $1.7M Congressional SR2S appropriation), prior-year Measure B residual collections, and program-specific allocations such as the ~$1.35M CPUC Access for All WAV program. The agency has allocated more than $1.10 billion for transportation improvements since Measure BB distributions began in April 2015, and Measure BB is expected to generate over $8 billion in countywide transportation investments — and roughly $20 billion in associated economic activity — over its 30-year horizon. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no traditional SaaS or commercial pricing model; pricing_details is publicly_disclosed: false.

Name

Alameda Ctc

Legal name

Alameda County Transportation Commission

Website

https://alamedactc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alameda CTC is the public county transportation commission for Alameda County, California, that plans, funds, and delivers multimodal transportation programs and projects. It administers the voter-approved Measure BB one-cent sales tax, governs 260+ regional express lane-miles, and serves county residents and 14 cities through a 22-member Commission.

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Product category

Public Transportation Planning and Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road User Charging (RUC) / Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) Systems (TLAJABAD), Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs (TLAJABAL), Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin) (TLAFAGAL), Active Transportation & Micromobility Infrastructure (Bike/Ped Networks, Shared Mobility Programs) (BPAIALAI)

Keywords

• Transportation planning services
• Congestion management programs
• Highway capital improvements
• Multimodal corridor planning
• Public transit funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland Mills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transportation Sales Tax (Measure BB): Alameda CTC manages the county's one-cent transportation sales tax (Measure BB), approved by voters in 2014. Since distributions began in April 2015, the agency has allocated more than $1.10 billion for transportation improvements. Measure BB generates over $8 billion in transportation investments over 30 years.
2. Measure B (Sunset): Original half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements (2000 Measure B), which sunsetted after 20 years. Prior year collection adjustments continue to be received.
3. Federal and State Grants: Alameda CTC receives federal grants including $30 million for East Bay Greenway and $15 million from USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Also receives $1.7 million Congressional appropriation for Safe Routes to Schools.
4. Access for All (AFA) WAV Grant Program: Approximately $1.35 million available from $0.10 Access Fee collected by California Public Utilities Commission on TNC rides, administered locally by Alameda CTC for wheelchair accessible vehicle services.
5. Direct Local Distributions: For fiscal year 2023-2024, Alameda CTC received $382.7 million in Measure BB revenue and expended $371.8 million. The agency distributes funds to local agencies for transportation projects.

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Core offering

Alameda CTC plans, funds, and delivers transportation programs and projects across Alameda County, California. The agency administers the voter-approved Measure BB one-cent transportation sales tax, distributes funds to local agencies for transportation improvements, manages express lanes operations on I-680 and I-580, and delivers direct programs including Student Transit Pass, Safe Routes to Schools, Senior and Disabled Transportation, and the Access for All WAV Grant Program.

Product overview

Alameda CTC is a government transportation commission that operates as a single unified agency rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization manages transportation planning, funding, and project delivery through distinct programs including Express Lanes (high-occupancy toll lanes), Highway Improvements, Multimodal Arterials and Roads, Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs, Safe Routes to Schools, Student Transit Pass Program, Senior and Disabled Transportation, Access for All WAV Grant Program, Transit Oriented Development, Port of Oakland Infrastructure, and Commute Options and Benefits. The agency delivers over $200 million annually in transportation improvements, governed by a 22-member Commission and funded primarily through Measure BB, a one-cent transportation sales tax.

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Products and services

• Transportation Planning and Funding Countywide transportation planning including the Countywide Transportation Plan, Community Based Transportation Plans, New Mobility and Technology, Active Transportation, Countywide Transit Plan, Goods Movement, and Multimodal Arterial Plan, plus administration of Measure BB Direct Local Distributions to local agencies.
• Express Lanes Specially designated highway lanes that provide more reliable travel by allowing drivers to bypass traffic congestion on I-680 and I-580 corridors.
• Highway Improvements Active capital projects in various stages of delivery to improve safety and efficiency on highways throughout Alameda County.
• Multimodal Arterials and Roads Comprehensive plans and strategies for major multimodal arterials improvements including East 14th Street/Mission Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, I-580, and Central Alameda County corridors.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Infrastructure and programs supporting active transportation including bikeways, pedestrian facilities, and the Countywide Bikeways Network (400-mile network).
• Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Comprehensive approach to increase safe walking and biking to school, reducing congestion and pollutants while increasing student safety and physical activity.
• Student Transit Pass Program Provides eligible 6th-12th grade students with free unlimited bus rides on AC Transit, Union City Transit, and Wheels, plus 50% off BART fares. Over 30,000 students took nearly 1.8 million rides through the program in 2023-2024.
• Senior and Disabled Transportation Transportation services and programs supporting mobility for seniors and disabled residents of Alameda County.
• Access for All WAV Grant Program Funds projects expanding wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) services for individuals who use wheelchairs, with approximately $1.35 million available in 2025-2026.
• Transit Oriented Development Programs supporting development around transit hubs to create vibrant, walkable communities with access to multiple transportation options.
• Port of Oakland Infrastructure Infrastructure improvements supporting goods movement through the Port of Oakland, part of the 7th Street Grade Separation East Project.
• Commute Options and Benefits Programs helping commuters and employers access affordable and safe transportation options throughout Alameda County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Allocated over $1.10 billion for transportation improvements since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CaltranscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Caltrans is the primary implementation partner for major highway projects including the Oakland Alameda Access Project ($175M), I-580 carpool lane extension, and I-80 Gilman interchange improvements. Alameda CTC coordinates with Caltrans as the state department of transportation responsible for maintaining 50,000 lane miles of highway in California.
• Metropolitan Transportation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTC announced the I-580 carpool lane extension project as part of the Bay Bridge Forward initiative. MTC serves as the metropolitan planning organization for the Bay Area and coordinates regional transportation planning.
• Ava Community EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch $10 million e-bike rebate fund in California's East Bay area, offering $1,000-$1,500 rebates for standard and adaptive e-bikes to low-income residents. The program facilitated 2,746 new e-bike purchases in its first six months.
• AC TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAC Transit is a key transit partner providing bus services for the Student Transit Pass Program. Students receive free unlimited bus rides on AC Transit plus 50% off BART fares through this partnership.
• BARTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBART serves as a transit partner for the Student Transit Pass Program, offering 50% off fares for participating students. BART is represented on the 22-member Alameda CTC Commission.
• City of OaklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Oakland is a key partner for the Oakland Alameda Access Project, with two representatives on the 22-member Commission. The $175M project improves multimodal access between Oakland and Alameda.
• City of AlamedacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Alameda is a key partner for the Oakland Alameda Access Project and transit priority improvements. The Mayor of Alameda serves as Vice Chair of the Commission.
• Sunol Smart Carpool Lane Joint Powers AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunol JPA governs the I-680 Sunol Express Lanes. Alameda CTC projected significant cost savings with transfer of Sunol I-680 express lane governance, completing the express lane corridor between Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• Union City TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partner for the Student Transit Pass Program, providing free unlimited bus rides for eligible 6th-12th grade students in Alameda County.
• Wheels (Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partner for the Student Transit Pass Program, providing free unlimited bus rides for eligible students in the Livermore area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC): Bay Area metropolitan planning organization that coordinates regional transportation funding and planning across nine counties including Alameda; functions at a higher regional tier and is a key Alameda CTC partner on initiatives like Bay Bridge Forward.
• Caltrans (California Department of Transportation): State-level transportation agency responsible for California's 50,000 lane-miles of highway and the primary implementation partner for Alameda CTC's major capital projects; broader statewide scope and regulatory authority but with overlapping highway and active transportation programs.

Regional players

• Solano Transportation Authority (STA): Adjacent Northern Bay Area/Sacramento-region county transportation authority with its own sales tax (Measure BB) and express lane program on I-80 and I-680 — same operational model in a neighboring geography.
• San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans): Adjacent Bay Area peninsula county transportation agency operating buses, paratransit, and active transportation programs — overlapping service portfolio but a different governance structure (transit district vs. congestion management agency).

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro): Larger-scale county transportation commission administering multi-decade sales tax measures (Measure M, R) and delivering express lanes, transit capital, and active transportation programs — analogous model at much greater scale.
• Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA): Adjacent Bay Area county transportation authority administering its own sales tax (Measure J) and operating express lanes on I-680 — directly connected to Alameda CTC's Sunol I-680 express lane corridor and a continuous regional partner.
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG): San Diego County's regional transportation planning and funding agency with TransNet sales tax authority — same congestion management / sales tax administrator structure serving a single countywide jurisdiction.
• Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA): Santa Clara County's congestion management agency and transportation sales tax administrator, structurally identical to Alameda CTC in mandate, funding model (1976 Measure A and 2016 Measure B), and program portfolio (express lanes, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, capital delivery).
• San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA): City and county transportation agency for San Francisco, delivering multimodal transit, streets, and active transportation programs under its own voter-approved funding streams, with overlapping program types in transit passes, paratransit, and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART): Regional rail operator that is both a partner (Student Transit Pass Program, Commission member) and a complementary agency delivering transit capacity across Alameda County; comparable on the transit operations dimension but with narrower scope than Alameda CTC's full multimodal mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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