From: Cliff Chambers
To: City Council
Subject: Proposed 2022 State Legislative Program
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022 10:47:27 AM
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Dear Mayor Ramirez and Members of the City Council:
I commend staff and consultants for developing a very comprehensive 11 page list of state legislative priorities. I would suggest an additional state legislative priority:
"Support legislation and funding that facilitates the implementation of slow, green, and shared use street network in Mountain View.” The pandemic has been a catalyst for more opportunities for walking and bicycling in our neighborhoods. Recent legislation such as AB43 has enabled the reduction of the speed limit by 5 mph such that 20 mph can now be the speed limit on neighborhood streets. AB 773 (Nazarian) authorizes local authorities to implement a slow streets program to close or limit access to vehicular traffic on certain neighborhood local streets. Future legislation and funding opportunities should continue to be explored for additional tree canopy on a network of slow green streets that facilitates increased active transportation in Mountain View.
I support the amendment of Pedestrian Mall Act of 1960 to streamline the closure of Castro Street. As you are aware, this has very strong community support and the process needs to be expedited.
I also strongly support the priority for finding long term funding for the community shuttle program to increase the mobility options for all Mountain View residents.
Thank you for your consideration.
Cliff Chambers
Resident of Mountain View