About Us

ABOUT THE ALAMEDA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC)’s mission is to plan, fund, and deliver transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility, helping create a more vibrant and livable Alameda County.

We do this by:

  • Leading countywide transportation planning efforts and developing long-range plans to guide future investments.
  • Managing and distributing local, regional, state, and federal transportation dollars, including those from voter-approved  Measure B, Measure BB and the Vehicle Registration Fee to fund projects, programs and planning that advances transportation.
  • Overseeing and implementing the delivery of transportation capital projects and community programs throughout Alameda County.

Governance

Alameda CTC is a joint powers authority governed by a 22-member Commission. This includes:

  • One elected official from each of the 14 cities in Alameda County
  • All five members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
  • One elected representative each from AC Transit and BART

Public Participation and Committees

Alameda CTC has several advisory committees composed of members of the public and partners. The public is encouraged to attend Commission and committee meetings to help us fulfill our promise to voters to improve transportation and foster a more livable Alameda County.

Title VI Commitment

Alameda CTC is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of business contracting and employment. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we ensure nondiscrimination in all our programs and activities.

For more information, please visit our Title VI webpage.

Tony Tavares, Executive Director

Tony Tavares HeadshotTony Tavares serves as the Executive Director of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), bringing more than 30 years of transportation leadership experience across California. Prior to joining Alameda CTC in June 2025, Tavares served as Director of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), where he managed a $20 billion annual budget and oversaw a workforce of over 22,000 employees responsible for 50,000 lane miles of highway and 20,000 bridges statewide. He previously served as Caltrans District 4 Director for the Bay Area, where he led regional implementation of Senate Bill 1 and oversaw major investments in infrastructure and mobility improvements. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale programs to modernize transportation infrastructure, improve safety and mobility, and deliver multimodal projects across both urban and rural regions throughout California.

Executive Director Tavares is a nationally recognized transportation leader with deep expertise in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and agency operations. At Alameda CTC, he oversees a nearly $740 million annual budget and leads the agency’s work to deliver major transportation investments and programs, implement long-range planning efforts, and administer transportation funding, such as Measure BB. A licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional, Tavares holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis.