BPC's latest Implementing Resilience briefing brought together representatives from Capitol Corridor, Caltrans, and Arup to discuss cross-jurisdictional coordination in transportation adaptation projects. The conversation highlighted opportunities for agencies and regional partners to align priorities and advance more coordinated approaches to implementing resilience investments.
Shoreline resilience requires coordination across city boundaries, agency responsibilities, and interconnected transportation networks. These challenges were central to the fourth installment of BPC’s Implementing Resilience briefing series, held on September 11, 2026.
During the discussion, Shirley Qian of Capitol Corridor, Cody Hedges of Caltrans, and Brooke DuBose of Arup shared perspectives on navigating shared challenges and moving transportation adaptation projects toward implementation.
Key Takeaways
Connected Infrastructure Requires Coordinated Decisions
Transportation networks cross jurisdictional boundaries, while agencies operate under different mandates, timelines, and budgets. Strengthening regional resilience requires clearly defined responsibilities, shared priorities, and coordinated approaches to resolving competing project needs.
Early Collaboration Creates Opportunities for Broader Benefits
Capitol Corridor’s planning efforts in Alviso illustrated how transportation improvements can also support flood resilience, habitat restoration, and community needs. Engaging partners early can help identify opportunities to integrate multiple objectives into project planning and delivery.
Regional Coordination Must Extend Through Implementation
Aligning plans is an important first step, but implementation requires continued coordination on project sequencing, funding responsibilities, and leadership. A shared approach can help ensure individual investments contribute to a more resilient regional transportation network.
Continuing the Conversation
Thank you to our Resilient Shorelines Committee co-chairs, Connie Lee and Dilip Trivedi, for helping lead the session, and to Jacobs for hosting us. We also appreciate everyone who participated in person and virtually and contributed to the discussion.
BPC will continue exploring the partnerships, policies, and practical approaches needed to move shoreline adaptation projects from planning toward implementation through our Implementing Resilience briefing series.