The nine-member commission oversees the allocation of state transportation funds, including the $19.9-billion in bond money voters approved in November.
To date, $4.5 billion of the bond funds have been allocated to various projects throughout the state, including $73 million for the construction of a carpool lane that will widen a stretch of the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway between Glendale and Burbank.
More than $15 billion in bond funds remain to be allocated.
"The public has entrusted us with $19.9 billion and they have said we trust you," Zarian said.
"But we, as a commission, and legislators have an obligation to deliver what we have promised in a timely manner.
"If we don't produce results, we're not going to be able to go back to the voters and have them trust us again."
Legislature recalls Armenian genocide
Putting pressure on the United States Congress and president to recognize the Armenian genocide, the California State Assembly voted unanimously, 74-0, in favor of Assembly Joint Resolution 15, which designates April 24 as California Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
Assemblyman Paul Krekorian wrote the bill, which was co-authored by state Sen. Jack Scott. Both represent Glendale and Burbank. Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, whose district includes a portion of Montrose, is also a co-author.
In addition to designated the day of remembrance, the bill pressures Congress and the president "to formally recognize and reaffirm the historical truth that the atrocities committed against the Armenian people constituted genocide."
Assemblyman endorses Giuliani
After a private meeting in Los Angeles with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, whose district includes portions of Glendale and Burbank, opted to endorse Giuliani's bid for the 2008 United States presidency.
Smyth's office announced the endorsement on Wednesday.
