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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Gilroy transit, the City Council focused on housing-related contracts that may influence transit demand, including awarding a two-year contract to Hello Housing to administer the city’s Below Market Rate Housing Program. Meanwhile, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors addressed local infrastructure matters that could impact Gilroy’s transit environment, such as easements and parcel maps. Key local developments: - Gilroy City Council awarded a two-year contract to Hello Housing for managing the Below Market Rate Housing Program. - The Board of Supervisors considered recommendations on easements and parcel maps relevant to local development. - County-level discussions included equipment donations to Valley Healthcare and updates on public safety funding, which may indirectly affect transit planning. What to watch: Upcoming Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors meetings may include regional transit decisions that affect Gilroy, though no city-specific VTA agenda items were noted this week.

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Meeting-level relevance. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors is meeting Fri, May 15 at 9:00 AM.
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2026-05-15 • 09:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-20 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-20 • 02:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 02:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-22 • 09:30 AM
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2026-05-26 • 01:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-27 • 11:00 AM
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2026-06-02 • 11:30 AM
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2026-06-02 • 11:00 AM
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2026-06-04 • 05:30 PM
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April 2026
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4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Valley Healthcare equipment donation and Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competit…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-09
16: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-09
13: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
Gilroy City Council - Regular Session
2025-08-04
8.1: Update on the Consolidated FY26 Annual Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 25- PW-296 and Consideration of Minor Modifications and Clarifications on the Council-Approved Sidewalk Replacement Program and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution to Appropriate $1.0
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently i