Michael Pimentel
@mvpimentel.bsky.social
mostly transit talk // executive director @caltransit // alum of @goldmanschool @berkeleyecon // former @jerrybrowngov @cahsra // LA native living in NorCal 🇲🇽
// opinions = my own
// opinions = my own
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The Association is proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as the keynote speaker for the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Association is proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as the keynote speaker for the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.
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A tremendous week of learning, collaboration and celebration with our transit partners at the American Public Transportation Association’s Transform! Congrats to all of this year’s award recipients - it’s a testament to the innovative leadership California is bringing to the #transit industry.
September 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A tremendous week of learning, collaboration and celebration with our transit partners at the American Public Transportation Association’s Transform! Congrats to all of this year’s award recipients - it’s a testament to the innovative leadership California is bringing to the #transit industry.
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We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
September 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
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Cap-and-Trade investments in transit tackle overlapping challenges including congestion, pollution, climate change, and economic disparity. (1/3)
August 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Cap-and-Trade investments in transit tackle overlapping challenges including congestion, pollution, climate change, and economic disparity. (1/3)
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Transit agencies across California depend on Cap-and-Trade funding certainty for capital projects and operations.
August 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Transit agencies across California depend on Cap-and-Trade funding certainty for capital projects and operations.
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The Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition has sent priorities to California's Governor and Legislature following last week's rally at the Capitol.
Read the letter:
bit.ly/4lW8wxt
Read the letter:
bit.ly/4lW8wxt
July 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition has sent priorities to California's Governor and Legislature following last week's rally at the Capitol.
Read the letter:
bit.ly/4lW8wxt
Read the letter:
bit.ly/4lW8wxt
The California Transit Association is proud to stand alongside partners from across the state in urging #CALeg and Gov to prioritize Cap-and-Trade investments in climate-safe infrastructure that reduces emissions and supports middle-class jobs. Read our letter: bit.ly/3IpStt9
July 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The California Transit Association is proud to stand alongside partners from across the state in urging #CALeg and Gov to prioritize Cap-and-Trade investments in climate-safe infrastructure that reduces emissions and supports middle-class jobs. Read our letter: bit.ly/3IpStt9
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During a press conference organized by the Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition earlier today, Executive Director Michael Pimentel emphasized the impact of Cap & Trade program investments to date and emphasized the importance of continued investments to support California's climate goals.
July 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
During a press conference organized by the Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition earlier today, Executive Director Michael Pimentel emphasized the impact of Cap & Trade program investments to date and emphasized the importance of continued investments to support California's climate goals.
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Join us tomorrow, July 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. on the West Steps of the State Capitol to support the Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition’s mission for sustainable infrastructure investments.
July 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Join us tomorrow, July 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. on the West Steps of the State Capitol to support the Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition’s mission for sustainable infrastructure investments.
Spent the day in Marina for the groundbreaking of the MST SURF! Project. This busway will transform travel along the Central Coast, connecting the cities of Salinas and Monterey — and all cities in between — with a dedicated busway. This project is critical for relieving congestion on Highway 1.
June 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Spent the day in Marina for the groundbreaking of the MST SURF! Project. This busway will transform travel along the Central Coast, connecting the cities of Salinas and Monterey — and all cities in between — with a dedicated busway. This project is critical for relieving congestion on Highway 1.
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Thank you @scottwiener.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social & @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social for fighting for transit. The Legislature's budget proposal restores $1.1B in transit funding w/up to $750M in loans to Bay Area agencies—but it's not final until an agreement w/ @governor.ca.gov is reached.
June 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thank you @scottwiener.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social & @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social for fighting for transit. The Legislature's budget proposal restores $1.1B in transit funding w/up to $750M in loans to Bay Area agencies—but it's not final until an agreement w/ @governor.ca.gov is reached.
The Legislature’s two-party #cabudget agreement brings hope to the fight to protect transit funding, but there’s still more work for us to do. See my Op-Ed for @caltransit.bsky.social in @sacbee.com. #caleg 1/2
“By essentially hitting reset on all past and current funding commitments, the governor’s plan places critical transit projects in jeopardy.”
Gov. Newsom’s cap and invest program leaves transit fighting for funding | Opinion
“By essentially hitting reset on all past and current funding commitments, the governor’s plan places critical transit projects in jeopardy.”
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June 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Legislature’s two-party #cabudget agreement brings hope to the fight to protect transit funding, but there’s still more work for us to do. See my Op-Ed for @caltransit.bsky.social in @sacbee.com. #caleg 1/2
RIP to this musical genius and gentle soul.
Brian’s music helped shape California’s identity to our nation and the world, and he was one of the defining voices of 60’s pop & rock music.
I’m glad to have grown up in an era that saw him get new acclaim in the music of so many indie acts.
Brian’s music helped shape California’s identity to our nation and the world, and he was one of the defining voices of 60’s pop & rock music.
I’m glad to have grown up in an era that saw him get new acclaim in the music of so many indie acts.
Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind the Beach Boys who brought the soundscape of Southern California to the world, has died at 82.
Read more: www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
Read more: www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
June 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
RIP to this musical genius and gentle soul.
Brian’s music helped shape California’s identity to our nation and the world, and he was one of the defining voices of 60’s pop & rock music.
I’m glad to have grown up in an era that saw him get new acclaim in the music of so many indie acts.
Brian’s music helped shape California’s identity to our nation and the world, and he was one of the defining voices of 60’s pop & rock music.
I’m glad to have grown up in an era that saw him get new acclaim in the music of so many indie acts.
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BIG TRANSIT NEWS: As part of Senate/Assembly budget negotiations, we’ve agreed to reject the Governor’s $1.1B proposed cut to public transit. We’ve also agreed to extend a $750M loan to major Bay Area transit systems facing massive service cuts. 🧵
June 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
BIG TRANSIT NEWS: As part of Senate/Assembly budget negotiations, we’ve agreed to reject the Governor’s $1.1B proposed cut to public transit. We’ve also agreed to extend a $750M loan to major Bay Area transit systems facing massive service cuts. 🧵
What’s in the two-party agreement for transit?
💵 Rejection of the Governor’s $1.1B in proposed cuts to one-time transit funding. This restores all one-time funding for SB 125 (emergency relief) and TIRCP Cycle 6 (major capital projects).
💳 New $750M loan to Bay Area transit agencies. 1/3 #caleg
💵 Rejection of the Governor’s $1.1B in proposed cuts to one-time transit funding. This restores all one-time funding for SB 125 (emergency relief) and TIRCP Cycle 6 (major capital projects).
💳 New $750M loan to Bay Area transit agencies. 1/3 #caleg
Senate & Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement
Official website of California's Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire, representing California Senate District 02.
sd02.senate.ca.gov
June 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What’s in the two-party agreement for transit?
💵 Rejection of the Governor’s $1.1B in proposed cuts to one-time transit funding. This restores all one-time funding for SB 125 (emergency relief) and TIRCP Cycle 6 (major capital projects).
💳 New $750M loan to Bay Area transit agencies. 1/3 #caleg
💵 Rejection of the Governor’s $1.1B in proposed cuts to one-time transit funding. This restores all one-time funding for SB 125 (emergency relief) and TIRCP Cycle 6 (major capital projects).
💳 New $750M loan to Bay Area transit agencies. 1/3 #caleg
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MTS is leading the nation on transit recovery.
🚌 80M trips annually
📍95% pre-pandemic ridership
📈 2nd fastest ridership recovery
But the state budget threatens this progress with $3B in cuts to transit funding.
Sharon Cooney, Chair
@caltransit.bsky.social, CEO @sandiegomts.bsky.social
🚌 80M trips annually
📍95% pre-pandemic ridership
📈 2nd fastest ridership recovery
But the state budget threatens this progress with $3B in cuts to transit funding.
Sharon Cooney, Chair
@caltransit.bsky.social, CEO @sandiegomts.bsky.social
Opinion: San Diego transit faces 'fiscal cliff' if California backtracks on funding
MTS is serving more and more riders, but faces a financial crossroads, with once-dependable transit funding from the state in jeopardy.
timesofsandiego.com
June 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
MTS is leading the nation on transit recovery.
🚌 80M trips annually
📍95% pre-pandemic ridership
📈 2nd fastest ridership recovery
But the state budget threatens this progress with $3B in cuts to transit funding.
Sharon Cooney, Chair
@caltransit.bsky.social, CEO @sandiegomts.bsky.social
🚌 80M trips annually
📍95% pre-pandemic ridership
📈 2nd fastest ridership recovery
But the state budget threatens this progress with $3B in cuts to transit funding.
Sharon Cooney, Chair
@caltransit.bsky.social, CEO @sandiegomts.bsky.social
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Without continued GGRF commitments to TIRCP and LCTOP, agencies, including the Gold Coast Transit District, may face difficult choices between cutting service levels just as ridership rebounds.
June 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Without continued GGRF commitments to TIRCP and LCTOP, agencies, including the Gold Coast Transit District, may face difficult choices between cutting service levels just as ridership rebounds.
Lots at stake in the state budget for Bay Area transit — and for projects and services in LA, OC, SD, IE, Central Coast, CV. We must work to reverse the proposed cuts to one-time funding as we stabilize and increase ongoing support for transit. Great reporting @danbrekke.bsky.social #caleg #transit
Bay Area Transit Faces a Fiscal Crisis. Newsom’s Budget Plan Could Make It Worse | KQED
Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest budget plan omits funding from cap-and-trade revenue that train, bus and ferry operators are depending on.
www.kqed.org
June 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Lots at stake in the state budget for Bay Area transit — and for projects and services in LA, OC, SD, IE, Central Coast, CV. We must work to reverse the proposed cuts to one-time funding as we stabilize and increase ongoing support for transit. Great reporting @danbrekke.bsky.social #caleg #transit
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The California Transit Association recommends the Legislature and Newsom Administration reach agreement on a final Cap-and-Invest Plan that honors all existing commitments from the GGRF.
Full statement: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
Full statement: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
May 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The California Transit Association recommends the Legislature and Newsom Administration reach agreement on a final Cap-and-Invest Plan that honors all existing commitments from the GGRF.
Full statement: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
Full statement: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
Gov. Newsom's Cap-and-Invest Plan puts $3B for transit at risk.
@caltransit.bsky.social is working to protect these funds as we call on the Gov. and Legislature to enact a final plan built on a foundation of investment in mass transit. #caleg #transit
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/22a5tscp
@caltransit.bsky.social is working to protect these funds as we call on the Gov. and Legislature to enact a final plan built on a foundation of investment in mass transit. #caleg #transit
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/22a5tscp
May 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Gov. Newsom's Cap-and-Invest Plan puts $3B for transit at risk.
@caltransit.bsky.social is working to protect these funds as we call on the Gov. and Legislature to enact a final plan built on a foundation of investment in mass transit. #caleg #transit
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/22a5tscp
@caltransit.bsky.social is working to protect these funds as we call on the Gov. and Legislature to enact a final plan built on a foundation of investment in mass transit. #caleg #transit
Read our letter: tinyurl.com/22a5tscp
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@caltransit.bsky.social Executive Director Michael Pimentel (@mvpimentel.bsky.social) on the importance of continued investments in transit, featured in Alejandro Lazo (@gauchoesque.bsky.social)'s piece in @calmatters.org.
Read the full article:
calmatters.org/environment/...
Read the full article:
calmatters.org/environment/...
May 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@caltransit.bsky.social Executive Director Michael Pimentel (@mvpimentel.bsky.social) on the importance of continued investments in transit, featured in Alejandro Lazo (@gauchoesque.bsky.social)'s piece in @calmatters.org.
Read the full article:
calmatters.org/environment/...
Read the full article:
calmatters.org/environment/...
My organization, the California Transit Association, is now on Bluesky! Follow us for updates on the latest developments on California transit policy and funding.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
My organization, the California Transit Association, is now on Bluesky! Follow us for updates on the latest developments on California transit policy and funding.
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@caltransit.bsky.social Executive Director, Michael Pimentel responds to release of Governor’s May Revise and “Cap-and-Invest” plan.
Full statement here: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
Full statement here: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
May 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@caltransit.bsky.social Executive Director, Michael Pimentel responds to release of Governor’s May Revise and “Cap-and-Invest” plan.
Full statement here: caltransit.org/News/News-An...
Full statement here: caltransit.org/News/News-An...