Between Two Shovels Ep. 02: Transportation Funding Challenges w/ Kevin Bewsey

In this episode, Derek Minnema, Executive Director of Connector JPA, sits down with Kevin Bewsey, Executive Director of the Sacramento Transportation Authority, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of transportation funding in California.They discuss:-Kevin’s career journey from civil engineer to countywide transportation leader-How VMT mitigation strategies could reshape project funding-The future of toll lanes and expressways in Sacramento County-Challenges in balancing local needs with regional mobility goals-Lessons from navigating Measure A sales tax funding and leveraging federal grantsThe real-world impact of small agencies doing big workFrom managing complex infrastructure projects to securing critical funding, Derek and Kevin share what it really takes to deliver modern transportation solutions in a fast-changing regulatory environment.📍 Learn more about Connector JPA: https://connectorjpa.com/ 📍 Learn more about Sacramento Transportation Authority: https://www.sacta.org/Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of infrastructure and regional development.#TransportationPolicy #InfrastructureDevelopment #CaliforniaRoads #PublicWorks #SupplyChainInfrastructure #ConnectorJPA #SacramentoTransportation #FreightLogistics #CaliforniaFunding