MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 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 February 17, 2026, regular meeting minutes Staff recommends adoption of the minutes.
4. STAFF REPORTS
a. Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions and Initiatives Staff recommends Committee receive and file report
b. Beach Park Bridge Design Updates
Staff recommends the committee receive and file the report
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
1 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Members Present: Bob Smith, Eric Arias, Manpreet Kaur
Staff Present: Ashley Zambrano, Deputy City Attorney, Gary Hallen, Assistant City Manager, Zachary Meyer, Julie Drimakis, City Clerk _____________________________________________________________________
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
a. Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
b. Non-Agenda Item Public Statements
None.
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a. Adoption of August 19, 2025, regular meeting minutes Moved by: Manpreet Kaur
Staff recommends adoption of minutes
Approved
4. STAFF REPORTS
a. Bi-Monthly Report on Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Actions Taken Public Works Director Meyers made staff comments and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff recommends Committee receive and file report
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
2 7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm
____________________________
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: April 14, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Deferred Items TO: Multimodal Transportation and Safety Committee
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: April 7, 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 advance a range of multimodal transportation safety initiatives across the City. Staff will provide updates on the status of projects relevant to the Multi-Modal Transportation and Safety Committee, review current grant opportunities, and high light select projects for potential future funding through grant programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to review the progress of multimodal transportation safety measures across the City.
Many of these projects are funded through grants, with the only use of general funds being the matching dollars required to secure these potential grant opportunities.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
Reliable Infrastructure
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Multimodal Transportation and Traffic Safety Report – April 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business TO: Multimodal Transportation and Safety Committee
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: April 10, 2026
SUBJECT: Beach Park Bridge Design Updates
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends committee receive and file report
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is collaborating closely with Parsons Transportation Group to develop a design for the Beach Park Bridge Project that enhances the area’s vibrancy while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Following an initial round of design concepts, staff are now selecting materials and features that will influence both the bridge’s aesthetics and its usability.
Parsons Transportation Group is actively working towards completing the environmental requirements of this project and designing the project up to 30%.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Parsons Transportation Group is currently under contract for the work to be performed. Staff is actively looking for grants and sources of funding for this project.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
None