MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Committee Members:
Bob Smith
Eric Arias
Manpreet Kaur
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a. Adoption of August 19, 2025, regular meeting minutes Staff recommends adoption of minutes
4. STAFF REPORTS
a. Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions Taken Staff recommends Committee receive and file report
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
1 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Bob Smith
Members Absent: Eric Arias, Manpreet Kaur
Staff Present: Ashley Zambrano, Deputy City Attorney, Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager, Julie Drimakis, City Clerk
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1. ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order 12:08 p.m.
No quorum present.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
Bob Smith joined the meeting at 11:57 am.
Ashley Zambrano, Deputy City Attorney joined the meeting at 11:57 am.
Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager joined the meeting at 11:57 am.
Julie Drimakis, City Clerk joined the meeting at 11:57 am. b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
1. Staff memorandum transmitting public comment from Zachary Griffin
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a. Adoption of June 17, 2025, regular meeting minutes
Staff recommends adoption of minutes.
4. STAFF REPORTS
a. August 2025 Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions
2 Staff recommends Committee receive and file report
1. PowerPoint Presentation
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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BOB SMITH, CHAIR;
ATTEST:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Deferred Items TO: Multimodal Transportation and Safety Committee
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: February 12, 2026
SUBJECT: Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions Taken
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Committee receive and file report
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department continues to move forward with a variety of multimodal transportation safety measures throughout the City. Staff will report on the status of projects pertinent to the Mult i- Modal Transportation and Safety Committee, current grant opportunities, and highlight select projects to be consider as future projects to be funded with Grant Funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to review the progress made on multimodal transportation safety measures throughout the City. However the many of the projects are funded with grant funds and the only general funds cost is granting matching dollars that are applied for with these potential grants.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
Reliable Infrastructure
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Multi-Modal Transportation and Traffic Safety Monthly Report – Feb 2026.docx
2. MMTS Presentation 2-17-26
Multi Modal Transportation and Safety Committee
February 17th, 2026
Bi-Monthly Report
• Agenda
• Upcoming Multi-Modal Projects
• ATP Cycle 8 Overview
• Staff Recommendations for Cycle 8
Application
Upcoming Projects - Beach Park Pedestrian Bridge – Selected Concept
Upcoming Projects – Flashing Beacons
RRFB: Chester Ave at 22nd St
Ready to Advertise
RRFB: Truxtun Ave at Pine St
Contract Awarded
Upcoming Projects - Lighting
• Pacific Street: Baker St. to Williams St.
• Removal of 20 ex. wooden light poles
• Addition of 34 new solar streetlights
• Chester Avenue: 34th St. to Columbus St.
• Addition of 8 new solar streetlights
• New accessible ramps at Chester Ave. and
38th St.
• S. Chester Avenue: Wilson Rd. to Union Ave.
• Addition of 22 new solar streetlights
Upcoming Projects – Oleander Roundabouts
• New roundabout layout that includes:
• Mountable curb for fire/solid waste access
• Refuge islands across Oleander
• New center island with concrete chicanes
along Oleander at Bank St. and Buena Vista St.
• Work to be completed by end of March 2026
Upcoming Projects
Questions/Comments?
Active Transportation Program – Cycle 8 Overview
• Call for Projects: March 19-20, 2026
• Project Applications Due: June 22, 2026,
at 11:59 p.m.
• Expected to include $574M of Federal,
State SB1, and State Highway Account
(SHA) Funding
• Funding/Programming Years include Fiscal
Years 27/28, 28/29, 29/30, & 30/31
• 11.47% Local Match required
Active Transportation Program – Cycle 8 Application Types • Small Infrastructure/Combo
• Total project cost $250k – $3.5m
• Medium Infrastructure/Combo
• Total project cost $3.5m - $10m
• Large Infrastructure/Combo
• Total project cost $10m or more
• Non-Infrastructure (NI)
• Any cost, standalone or combined with an infrastructure project • Planning Documents
• Any cost, but cannot be combined with other projects
ATP Cycle 8 – Potential COB Project Applications
• Monitor Street Active Transportation
Corridor Phase II
• Phase I (White Ln to Fairview Rd) is set to
receive CMAQ 26/28 funding
• Cycle 7 application scored well
• Niles and Monterey Complete Streets
• Applied for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) in 2023
• Kern Island Canal Multi-Use Path: Belle
Terrace to Taft Hwy
• Identified in 2025 Active Transportation Plan
• +/-5.5mi of Class I Multi-Use Path along Kern
Island Canal and South ‘H’ St.
Monitor Street Active Transportation Corridor – Phase II Fairview Road to Hosking Avenue
Niles and Monterey Complete Streets
Virginia Ave. (City/County Limit) to Inyo St.
Kern Island Canal Multi-Use Path
Belle Terrace to Taft Hwy
Existing Condition
Potential Cross Section
Active Transportation Program – Cycle 8
Questions/Comments?
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Multi-Modal Transportation & Traffic Safety Committee Bi-Monthly Report February 2026
Projects
The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department is dedicated to proactively identifying, planning, and implementing effective Traffic Calming measures across the City. These initiatives are designed with the goal of enhancing road safety for all users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists, while promoting a safer, more inclusive environment for various modes of transportation. By strategically targeting areas with high traffic volumes and pedestrian activity, the department aims to reduce accidents, improve the overall safety of our roadways, and encourage sustainable transportation options.
The following is a comprehensive list of both current and completed projects, each carefully developed with a focus on multi-modal transportation, traffic safety, and community well-being.
These projects reflect the City’s commitment to creating a balanced and accessible transportation system that meets the needs of all residents, whether they’re traveling by foot, bicycle, car, or public transit. Through these efforts, the Public Works Department strives to foster a safer, more connected, and more resilient community.
*Grant Funded
Complete Streets
Project Execution Status
Complete Streets along Stine
Rd: Ming Ave to Wilson Rd
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Complete Streets along Baker
St: Monterey St to 21st St*
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) 90% Design reached
Corridor Enhancements:
Chester Ave
Design Engineering (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Design Complete. Advertisement pending
additional funding.
Corridor Enhancements: 18th
St and 19th St
Design Engineering (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Project Awarded to Cen-Cal Construction. Set
to begin Q4 FY25/26
Corridor Enhancements: MLK
Blvd*
Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install) Design at 75%.
Corridor Enhancements:
Monitor St
Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install) Phase 1 at 100% Design. Con. Set for FY27/28 Corridor Enhancements: H St* Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Design at 100%. Finalizing Public Comments
and CTC Extension before advertising
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Corridor Enhancements: Niles
St & Monterey St
Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Design at 65%. Phase 1 Construction funding
request for FY26/27.
Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Improvements
Project Execution Status
Traffic Calming - Oleander Ave: E California
Ave to Brundage Ln
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Sent to Streets for Installation
Pedestrian Improvements - Wible Rd:
Berkshire Rd to Panama Ln
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Design at 100%. Construction
funding request for FY26/27.
Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon - Truxtun
Ave at Pine St*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install)
Awarded. Construction to begin Q4 FY
25/26
Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon - Chester
Ave at 22nd St*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Design Complete. Ready to Advertise Pedestrian Improvements: Q St and Espee St Design Engineering (Design) Contractor (Install) Phase 1 of Construction Complete.
Speed Hump – Christmas Tree Ln APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Gasoline Alley Dr APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Sundale Ave APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Jewett Ave APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – O St APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Real Rd APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Beech St APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Custer Ave APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – District Blvd APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Speed Hump – Sandra Dr APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Design Complete. Multi Modal Funding
requested for FY 26/27
Flashing Beacons: Norris Rd & Stiern Middle
School
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction complete.
Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Flashing Beacon: Veterans Elem, Warren Jr
High*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Flashing Beacon: Calloway Dr (Norris),
Monitor St*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Las Entradas
APD (Design)
Streets (Install)
Construction Complete
Flashing Beacon: Golden Valley High School APD (Design) Contractor (Install)
Construction Complete
Radar Feedback Signs: Various Locations* APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Reflective Signal Backplates: Various
Locations*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon: Heritage
Park/Mt Vernon Ave
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
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Traffic Calming Demo - Beale Ave: Niles St
and Monterey St
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Marella Way @ Stockdale
Christian School
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Sandra Dr and Laurel Dr APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Summertree Ln and Canter
Way
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – El Potrero Ln and Mesa
Grande St
APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Dennen St APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Speed Hump – Abbott Dr APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Bike Trails
Project Execution Status
Stonecreek Loop: Class IV Cycle Track APD (Design)
Contractor (Install) Design at 100%. Advertising in Feb 2026 Kentucky St Urban Greening - Beale Ave to Baker
St, Canal to Mt Vernon Ave*
APD (Design)
Contractor (Install)
60% Design. Coordinating with County of
Kern
Beach Park Bridge Consultant (Design)
Environmental permitting and review.
Concept selected. Additional Design Funding
requested for FY26/27
Multi-Use Path: Friant-Kern Canal* Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install) Under Construction.
Bike Lane: Old County Dump Rd* APD (Design)
Streets (Install) Construction Complete
Multi-Use Path: Stockdale Ranch Consultant (Design)
Contractor (Install) Construction Complete
Strategy
Public Works is dedicated to fostering continuous improvement across the City by proactively identifying and implementing opportunities that enhance the quality of life for residents. In addition to carefully evaluating and responding to public requests, the department places a strong focus on critical areas such as prioritizing safety and accessibility around schools, expanding and enhancing multi-modal infrastructure, and revitalizing the City’s historic corridors. A key component of this effort is the ongoing transformation of the Downtown core and Old Town Kern, which serve as a vibrant hub for commerce, culture, and community. By focusing on these strategic initiatives, Public Works aims to build a more sustainable, equitable, and future-ready City for all.
Funding
Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A): The Safe Streets and Roads for All Program is a U.S.
Department of Transportation initiative that provides funding to local governments and regional
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entities for planning and implantation projects focused on reducing crashes and improving road safety. The program aims to support efforts on sustainable transportation solutions, particularly for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
City of Bakersfield Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC): The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program is a California initiative that provides funding to disadvantaged communities for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and enhance local economic opportunities. It aims to support community-driven climate resilience efforts through integrated strategies that address both environmental and social equity challenges. Complete Streets Improvements: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Community Project Funding Grant (CPF): The Community Project Funding (CPF) program allocates federal funds to support local initiatives that address specific community needs, such as affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and economic development. These funds are directed toward projects that benefit low- and moderate-income communities, helping to enhance living conditions and promote sustainable growth.
Complete Streets Improvements: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Monitor St Active Transportation Improvements – Phase I Active Transportation Program (ATP): The Active Transportation Program (ATP) is a California initiative that provides funding for projects that promote walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation. It focuses on improving safety, mobility, and access, particularly for disadvantaged communities, while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation options. ‘H’ Street Corridor Improvements (Cycle 6 - Funded)
Monitor St Active Transportation Improvements Project (Cycle 7 – Unfunded) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ): The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program is a federal initiative that provides funding to state and local governments for projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality. It supports efforts to enhance transportation systems, promote clean vehicle technologies, and encourage alternatives to driving, such as public transit and non-motorized transportation. ‘H’ Street Safety Improvements (FY 25/26)
18th & 19th Street Improvements (FY 25/26)
Monitor Street Active Transportation Improvements – Phase I (FY 27/28) Transportation Development Act (TDA-3): The Transportation Development Act (TDA-3) is a California funding program that provides financial support for public transportation and bicycle/pedestrian projects through a portion of the state's sales tax revenue. TDA-3 specifically allocates funds to support transit services, including those that serve rural and smaller communities, promoting accessibility and sustainable transportation options. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons on Truxtun Avenue at Pine Street (FY 24/25) Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons on Chester Avenue at 22nd Street (FY 24/25)
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Pedestrian Improvements along Potomac at UPRR Crossing (FY 26/27 Co-Applicant with Kern County)