Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
March 16, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2024 Community Project Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Congressman Khanna:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respectfully submit a Community Project Funding request for $3,000,000 to make walking and biking safer near schools and parks at four locations. These infrastructure improvements align with numerous local, state and federal policies and initiatives, and have significant health, safety and environmental benefits. Additionally, we would be investing in neighborhoods that have a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families.
The enclosed Safe Routes to Schools and Parks Project Sheet outlines the benefits to Californians by funding these improvements.
Thank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
enc. Safe Routes to Schools and Parks Project Sheet
Community Support Letters (5)
cc: City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
Attachment 3
Sunnyvale.ca.gov Heart of Silicon ValleySM
Safe Routes to Schools & Parks
Sunnyvale’s neighborhoods were not designed for the car volumes we see today. The resulting congestion around schools and parks causes concerns in our community about safety, air quality and access. Safer routes will encourage walking and biking which are healthier for people and better for the environment.
The schools proposed for these Safe Routes projects have a combined enrollment of 3,500 students with a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families. Investing in these neighborhoods will improve overall health, safety, and connectivity.
Quick Facts
Requested Funds Tot al Project Cost
$3 M $5.625 M
MEETS GOALS City County Bay Area
State Federal
PR
OJECT NEED The 2020 Active Transportation
Plan identified and prioritized these locations for
safety improvements
LOCATIONS
Braly Elementary School & Ponderosa Park:
I
ris Avenue/Gail Avenue
Fremont High School:
F
remont Avenue/Sydney Drive
Lakewood Elementary School and
J
ohn W. Christian Greenbelt: Lakechime Drive/
Meadowlake Drive and Meadowlake Drive/
John W. Christian Greenbelt
Vargas Elementary School: Leota Avenue/
C
arson Drive and Leota Avenue/Washington Avenue
Improvements for Safer Travel
Corner curb and sidewalk extensions
Pedestrian safety signs and striping
ADA curb ramps
Pedestrian hybrid activated beacon at busy arterial
(
Fremont High School project)
This Project Will:
Encourage walking and biking for all ages and
a
bilities
Reduce vehicle speeds and congestion
Improve visibility for travelers
Reduce crossing distances at busy intersections
Expand and connect walking and biking networks
Reduce negative environmental impacts
Expand green stormwater infrastructure
Aligns with Multiple Policies & Initiatives
Active Transportation Plans
Vision Zero Plans
Climate Action Plans
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan
Complete Streets Policies
MTC Plan Bay Area 2050
Attachment 3
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Congressmember Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20525
RE: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request – Sunnyvale Road Improvement Projects Dear Congressmember Khanna,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to support the City of Sunnyvale’s Community Project Funding request to improve routes around schools and parks for these four projects:
- Fremont High School
- Braly Elementary School & Ponderosa Park
- Lakewood Elementary School and John W. Christian Greenbelt - Vargas Elementary School
While California continues to lead the nation in investing in reducing emissions through vehicular transportation, Sunnyvale has shown its commitment to supporting these sustainability and environmental goals through these improvement projects that would support the accessibility of existing routes and encourage our younger generations to walk and bike to their neighborhood schools and parks.
These Safe Routes to School projects would help Sunnyvale update the routes around these schools, as they were not originally designed with the high volume of vehicular traffic these neighborhoods are currently experiencing, nor are they fully accessible for pedestrians.
By investing in these projects that would create safe routes to schools, which are located in neighborhoods with a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged students and families, Sunnyvale will be able to improve safety, air quality, and access in these neighborhoods. The safety improvements proposed include corner curb and sidewalk extensions, pedestrian safety signs and striping, ADA curb ramps, and a pedestrian hybrid-activated beacon at a busy intersection near Fremont High School.
As a committed advocate for the safety of Sunnyvale residents and the sustainability of the community, I respectfully ask for your support for these Safe Routes to School Projects in Sunnyvale. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at (408) 446-2810 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Evan Low
Assemblymember, 26th District – San José/Silicon Valley Attachment 3
Otto Lee
County of Santa Clara Supervisor, Third District
County Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Tel: (408) 299-5030 Fax: (408) 298-6637
[email protected] www.supervisorlee.org
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBJECT: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Representative Khanna:
I am pleased to support the City of Sunnyvale’s request for funding to support the City’s Safer Routes to School and Parks projects that will promote environmentally friendly walking and biking alternatives to driving.
The Safer Routes to Schools and Parks projects will help alleviate congestion near schools and parks in alignment with multiple regional, state, and federal policies. Planned safety improvements include corner curb and sidewalk extensions, pedestrian safety signs and striping, ADA curb ramps, and a pedestrian hybrid- activated beacon at a busy arterial. These improvements will reduce vehicle speeds and congestion, expand and connect walking and biking paths, and overall lessen negative environmental impacts. In addition, the target areas for the projects have a combined enrollment of 3,500 students with high concentrations of socio- economically disadvantaged families.
My office has been in communication with numerous families, school officials, school board members, and advocates who have expressed concern about pedestrian and biker safety in Sunnyvale. These projects will go a long way in protecting the community’s health and safety.
Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Chief of Staff, Wendy Ho at (408) 299-5030 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Otto O. Lee
Attachment 3
Superintendent’s Office
1889 Lawrence Road ● Santa Clara, CA 95051 ● (408) 423-2000 ● www.santaclarausd.org Superintendent Ga ry Waddell, Ed.D. ● Board of Trustees Jim Canova, Vickie Fairchild, Albert Gonzalez, Bonnie Lieberman, Jodi Muirhead, Andrew Ratermann, Michele Ryan, Ph.D.
Graduates of Santa Clara Unified School District are resilient, future -re ady, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society.
March 10, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2024 Federal Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Congressman Khanna:
I am pleased to support the City of Sunnyvale’s request for funding for the Safe Routes to Schools project, which will improve safety for students walking and biking near schools and parks at four locations in the Santa Clara County Unified School District.
This project is important because it supports a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that our community desperately needs. We know that supporting our students to get to and from school safely is critical Providing better walking and bicycling routes to and from schools and parks will immensely to support residents who choose to walk or bike to their destination. This can reduce the number of vehicles on our roadways
A primary obstacle preventing more Sunnyvale residents and visitors from walking and bicycling is the lack of adequate infrastructure in the community, including the absence of comfortable crossings at arterial roadways. I believe the proposed improvements will address these and other challenges and will lead to an increase in bicycling and walking around the city.
I look forward to the positive impact this project will have to the Sunnyvale community and on our children and youth and welcome the opportunity to show my support for this request for funding.
Sincerely,
Gary Waddell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Santa Clara Unified School District
Attachment 3
Attachment 3
March 16, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2023 Federal Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale for Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
Safe Routes to Schools and
Parks
Dear Congressman Khanna:
I am writing as the Chair of Livable Sunnyvale, a coalition of individuals and organizations that are working together toward a more vibrant, inclusive and people-friendly Sunnyvale. With over 135 members, we educate and activate Sunnyvale residents and elected officials to secure an environmentally sustainable future with broadly shared prosperity and a high quality of life. I am writing to express support for the City of Sunnyvale's request for funding for the two active transportation improvement projects:
• Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
• Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Livable Sunnyvale strives to ensure equity in the transportation network. We support transportation solutions that protect the environment and reduce traffic. We also encourage the development of walkable, transit-friendly village centers, with homes, shops, jobs and green space. We are highly concerned with the slow pace of progress in making bicycling and walking safe in Sunnyvale and how this lack of change makes our climate goals less and less realistic.
Attachment 3
Both of the proposed projects will promote active transportation, mode shifts, safety, equity, and connectivity. By enhancing the safety and improving the comfortability in the pedestrian and bicycle networks, these projects will expand mode choice and reduce automobile trips. In addition, the two proposed projects support the City's goal in reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.
By providing improved active transportation facilities, they enable more equitable and affordable transportation options for the Sunnyvale community.
Thank you for considering providing funding for these important projects.
Sincerely,
Angela Rausch
Chair
Attachment 3
Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
March 16, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2024 Community Project Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Rebuild Fire Station 2
Dear Congressman Khanna:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respectfully submit a Community Project Funding request for $3,000,000 to rebuild the old and out-of-date Fire Station 2 located at 795 E. Arques Ave. In addition to serving our community, Fire Station 2 is a countywide training workhorse. It is one of only two facilities to offer numerous required training courses for firefighters from throughout Santa Clara County. A modern sustainable station would allow us to meet the high training demand and ensure our firefighters have healthy and safe living conditions.
The enclosed Rebuild Fire Station 2 Project Sheet outlines the benefits to Californians by funding this replacement and expansion project.
Thank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Chief Phan Ngo, Director of Public Safety, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
enc. Rebuild Fire Station 2 Project Sheet
Community Support Letters (3)
cc: City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Phan Ngo, Director of Public Safety
Attachment 3
Sunnyvale.ca.gov Heart of Silicon ValleySM
Rebuild Fire Station 2
California faces a growing threat from fires. In 2020, five of the largest fires in our state’s history burned at the same time. They destroyed thousands of buildings and forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations. Our firefighters are on the frontlines, called to emergencies locally and statewide. They need modern facilities and robust training to be effective first responders. For them to better prepare for and respond to emergencies, we need to rebuild the old and out-of-date Fire Station 2.
Quick Facts
Requested Funds Tot al Project Cost
$3 M $45 M
MEETS GOALS City County State
PROJECT NEED The 2021 Fire Station
Masterplan identified Station 2 as being past
its useful service life
LOCATION 795 E. Arques Ave.
PROPOSED SQUARE FOOTAGE
Approx. 20,500 s.f.
Fire Station 2 is a Countywide
Training Workhorse
Fire Station 2 is one of only two facilities to offer
numerous r
equired t
raining c
ourses f
or fi
refighters
co
untywide. This includes the 17-week Joint Fire
Academy. The Station also hosts emergency
preparedness training for community volunteers and
annual in-service training for Sunnyvale’s public safety officers.
R
ebuilding t
he S
tation w
ould a
llow u
s t
o
me
et the high local and regional training demand in a
modern sustainable facility.
Why Rebuild?
Living conditions lack modern health and safety
f
eatures f
or fi
re p
ersonnel
Aging, energy inefficient facility is costly to
main
tain
Cramped and dated trailers used for classrooms
Not enough restrooms; must rent portable toilets
f
or training classes
Inadequate equipment storage
400+ people trained annually
59 age of Station 2
This Project Will:
Improve emergency response services to
E
ast-Central Sunnyvale
Meet higher training demand in response to
i
ntensifying fi
re s
easons t
hroughout t
he s
tate
Improve interoperability among jurisdictions by
e
xpanding capacity for regional training
Increase emergency preparedness by training
m
ore community volunteers
Ensure living and working conditions meet
mo
dern health and safety standards
Achieve sustainability goals with green building
de
sign
Attachment 3
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Congressmember Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20525
RE: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request – Sunnyvale Fire Station 2 Dear Congressmember Khanna,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to support the City of Sunnyvale’s Community Project Funding request to rebuild Fire Station 2, located at 795 East Arques Avenue.
With California facing a growing threat of fires annually, firefighters are on the frontlines. As such, they require modern facilities and robust training. Nearly 60 years old, Fire Station 2 is old and out-of-date, negatively impacting the effectiveness of our first responders. Fire Station 2 specifically trains over 400 people annually; they are one of only two facilities to offer numerous training courses for firefighters not only for the City of Sunnyvale but countywide as well. The current living conditions of the fire station lack modern health and safety features for fire personnel, is costly to maintain due to the energy inefficiency of the facility, has a limited number of classrooms available, and currently has inadequate equipment storage.
By rebuilding Fire Station 2, the City of Sunnyvale would be able to meet higher demand in response to intensifying fire seasons throughout the State, improve interoperability among jurisdictions by expanding capacity for regional training, increase emergency preparedness by training more community volunteers, ensure living and working conditions meet modern health and safety standards, and achieve sustainability goals with green building design.
As a committed advocate for the safety of Sunnyvale residents and the County as a whole, as well as the sustainability of the community, I respectfully ask for your support to rebuild Fire Station 2 in Sunnyvale. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at (408) 446-2810 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Evan Low
Assemblymember, 26th District – San José/Silicon Valley Attachment 3
Otto Lee
County of Santa Clara Supervisor, Third District
County Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Tel: (408) 299-5030 Fax: (408) 298-6637
[email protected] www.supervisorlee.org
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBJECT: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Rebuild Fire Station 2
Dear Representative Khanna:
I am pleased to support the City of Sunnyvale’s request for rebuild of Fire Station 2 located at 795 East Arques Avenue.
Fire Station 2 is nearly 60 years old and has quickly outgrown its original footprint and is well past due its expected useful service life. The station currently does not have enough restrooms or equipment storage. The facilities also lack features that are standard in most modern stations, leading to higher utility costs and inadequate living conditions.
The station serves as a vital training center, serving more than 400 people annually. It is one of only two facilities that offers required training for firefighters in Santa Clara County, which is home to more than 4 million people. With wildfires remaining a constant risk, it is critical that we continue to invest in facilities that support training our first responders. In addition, Fire Station 2 hosts emergency preparedness training for volunteers and city public safety officers.
Rebuilding the station will improve emergency response in east-central Sunnyvale, accommodate greater utilization by public safety personnel, and enhance regional training capacity. It will also help the City achieve its sustainability goals for green building design and construction.
Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Chief of Staff, Wendy Ho at (408) 299-5030 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Otto O. Lee
Attachment 3
March 1, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna, United States House of Representatives 306 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2023 Congressionally Directed Spending Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Rebuild Fire Station 2
Dear Congressman Khanna,
The Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support the City of Sunnyvale’s request to rebuild Fire Station 2 located at 795 East Arques Avenue.
Fire Station 2 was built in 1964 and has quickly outgrown its original footprint and is well past due its expected useful service life. The station currently does not have enough restrooms or equipment storage.
The station serves as a vital training center, serving more than 400 people annually. It is one of only two facilities that offers required training for firefighters in Santa Clara County, a county home to more than 4 million people. With wildfires becoming more and more prevalent, it is critical that we continue to invest in facilities that support training our first responders. In addition, Fire Station 2 hosts emergency preparedness training for volunteers and city public safety officers.
Rebuilding the station will improve emergency response in east-central Sunnyvale, accommodate greater utilization by public safety personnel, and enhance regional training capacity. Our firefighters are on the frontlines, called to emergencies locally and statewide. Modern facilities will allow them to better prepare and respond to the needs our community and our state.
Thank you for your consideration. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Regards,
Dawn Maher
Dawn Maher, CEO
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
260 S. Sunnyvale Ave, Ste 7
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 736-4971
[email protected]
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Board Chair
Rashad Wiley
Star One
Immediate Past Chair
Javier Gonzalez
Google
Treasurer
Marie Bernard
Sunnyvale Community Services
Members-at-large
Agustin Torres, Jr.
Facebook
Andreu (AJ) Reall
El Camino Health
Chri
stine Mallery
Fremont Union HS District
Drew
Constantino
Lockheed Martin Space
Is
mael Islas
Islas
Michael Velarde
Comcast
Kerry Haywood
Moffett Park Business Group
Mike Johnson
Sunnyvale Downtown Association
Attachment 3
Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
March 16, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2024 Community Project Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
Dear Congressman Khanna:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respectfully submit a Community Project Funding request for $3,000,000 to provide a separated pedestrian and bicycle pathway to connect north and south Bernardo Avenue. This crossing will go beneath the Caltrain railroad tracks and Central Expressway. The project will expand and connect the active transportation networks of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, support equity in transportation for those who cannot or choose not to drive, reduce vehicle emissions, and help meet our climate action plan by encouraging active transportation.
The enclosed Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing Project Sheet outlines the benefits to Californians by funding this pathway project.
Thank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
enc. Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing Project Sheet
Community Group Support Letters (4)
cc: City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
Attachment 3
Sunnyvale.ca.gov Heart of Silicon ValleySM
Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
Commute corridors should get people where they need to go safely and efficiently. But today, Bernardo Avenue, a major north-south route, is bisected by the Caltrain commuter rail and Central Expressway.
This is a major barrier for bicyclists and pedestrians. Multiple agencies are collaborating to install an undercrossing beneath the tracks and expressway. There is strong support for this project that would better connect residential areas, job centers and recreation.
Quick Facts
R equested Funds* T otal Project Cost
$3 M $30 M
MEETS GOALS City County Bay Area
State Federal
P
ROJECT NEED
The VTA Countywide Bike Plan identifies the
Caltrain tracks as an Access Barrier Crossing
LOCATION
Bernardo Avenue at the Caltrain and Central
Expressway crossings
* W ill supplement $25M from VTA 2016 Measure B, Cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, and One Bay Area Grant 2
The Undercrossing Will:
C onnect residential neighborhoods to 200,000+
jobs in Moffett Park, Peery Park, East Whisman
and Bayfront
P rovide access to recreation, including Baylands
Park, Twin Creeks Sports Complex and the Bay Trail
E xpand and connect the active transportation
networks of Sunnyvale and Mountain View
M ake biking and walking more accessible and
comfortable with an off-road segment
Significantly reduce the distances commuters
c
urrently travel to get to a crossing
Encourage biking and walking which eases traffic
a
nd reduces vehicle emissions
S upport equity in transportation for those who
cannot or choose not to drive
Safe, Convenient, Connected Networks
The Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing project will
provide a separated pedestrian and bicycle pathway.
This pathway will connect north and south Bernardo
Avenue. The crossing will go beneath the Caltrain
railroad tracks and Central Expressway. VTA and the
cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View are leading the
project. The undercrossing will connect into existing
bicycle lanes on Bernardo and Evelyn avenues. These
connections will link Sunnyvale and Mountain View
networks and the countywide commuter bicycle lanes
on Central Expressway.
Aligns with Multiple Policies & Initiatives
A ctive Transportation Plans
V ision Zero Plans
C limate Action Plans
Gr een Stormwater Infrastructure Plan
C omplete Streets Policies
V TA & MTC Regional Transportation Plans
Attachment 3
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Congressmember Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20525
RE: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request – Undercrossing for Bernardo Avenue Dear Congressmember Khanna,
I am writing to respectfully urge you to support the City of Sunnyvale’s Community Project Funding request to build a pedestrian and bicycle undercrossing to connect North and South Bernardo Avenue.
While California continues to lead the nation in investing in reducing emissions through vehicular transportation, Sunnyvale has shown its commitment to supporting these sustainability and environmental goals through projects to encourage people to walk or bike safely through its ambitious Climate Action Plan. Not only would the proposed undercrossing connect North and South Bernardo Avenue in Sunnyvale, but the active transportation networks between Sunnyvale and Mountain View would also become integrated for those who walk and bike.
Wider roadways such as Expressways can be challenging for pedestrians and cyclists, considering the distance to a crossing and safety. As the undercrossing would go beneath the Caltrain railroad tracks and the highly-trafficked Central Expressway, this project involves collaboration between the Cities of Sunnyvale, Mountain View, the California Department of Transportation, and the County of Santa Clara.
Not only would this project benefit residents of Sunnyvale, but it reflects the regional collaboration required on the local, state, and federal levels to invest in equitable connectivity of our transportation systems and an investment in an environmentally-friendly future.
As a committed advocate for the safety of Sunnyvale residents and the sustainability of the community, I respectfully ask for your support for the undercrossing on Bernardo Avenue in Sunnyvale. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at (408) 446-2810 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Evan Low
Assemblymember, 26th District – San José/Silicon Valley Attachment 3
Otto Lee
County of Santa Clara Supervisor, Third District
County Government Center, East Wing
70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Tel: (408) 299-5030 Fax: (408) 298-6637
[email protected] www.supervisorlee.org
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBJECT: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
Dear Representative Khanna:
I am pleased to provide my full support of the City of Sunnyvale’s request for funding to support the City’s Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing project to provide a separated pedestrian and bicycle pathway to connect north and south Bernardo Avenue.
The Undercrossing will help expand and connect the active transportation networks of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, serving as an important link between residential neighborhoods to over 200,000 jobs in nearby areas and provide residents access to recreational areas including parks and complexes. This environmentally friendly project will also contribute to a reduction in vehicle emissions, decrease the distances that commuters travel to get to a crossing, and meet the City’s climate action plan by encouraging active transportation such as biking and walking.
For these reasons, I am confident that the funds for the Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing will contribute to a greener, healthier community. Thank you in advance for your kind consideration of this request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Chief of Staff, Wendy Ho at (408) 299-5030 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Otto O. Lee
Attachment 3
March 14, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of
Representatives 306
Cannon House Office
Building Washington, DC
20515
RE: FY 2023 Federal Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale for two active transportation improvement projects.
Dear Congressman Khanna,
On behalf of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC), a nonprofit creating a healthy community, environment, and economy through bicycling, we are writing to express support for the City of Sunnyvale’s request for funding for the two active transportation improvement projects:
● Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
● Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Both of the proposed projects align with SVBC’s goals of having low-stress routes, crossing major barriers and safe routes to school and connecting the community. The projects will promote active transportation, mode shift, safety, equity, and connectivity. By enhancing the safety and improving the comfortability in the pedestrian and bicycle networks, these projects will expand mode choice and reduce automobile trips. In addition, these projects support the City’s goal in reducing vehicle miles travel and greenhouse gas emissions. They will also enhance the multi-modal system serving the greater Bay Area.
When the city of Sunnyvale adopted its Active Transportation Plan in 2020, one of SVBC’s asks to the city was to procure funding to help a faster build-out of the proposed projects in the Plan. It is exciting to see the city of Sunnyvale making use of this excellent opportunity to help achieve their goals faster. We strongly support the projects and we request you to consider providing funding for these important projects.
Sincerely,
Shiloh Ballard
Attachment 3
President & Executive Director
Attachment 3
March 16, 2023
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2023 Federal Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale for Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
Safe Routes to Schools and
Parks
Dear Congressman Khanna:
I am writing as the Chair of Livable Sunnyvale, a coalition of individuals and organizations that are working together toward a more vibrant, inclusive and people-friendly Sunnyvale. With over 135 members, we educate and activate Sunnyvale residents and elected officials to secure an environmentally sustainable future with broadly shared prosperity and a high quality of life. I am writing to express support for the City of Sunnyvale's request for funding for the two active transportation improvement projects:
• Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing
• Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Livable Sunnyvale strives to ensure equity in the transportation network. We support transportation solutions that protect the environment and reduce traffic. We also encourage the development of walkable, transit-friendly village centers, with homes, shops, jobs and green space. We are highly concerned with the slow pace of progress in making bicycling and walking safe in Sunnyvale and how this lack of change makes our climate goals less and less realistic.
Attachment 3
Both of the proposed projects will promote active transportation, mode shifts, safety, equity, and connectivity. By enhancing the safety and improving the comfortability in the pedestrian and bicycle networks, these projects will expand mode choice and reduce automobile trips. In addition, the two proposed projects support the City's goal in reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.
By providing improved active transportation facilities, they enable more equitable and affordable transportation options for the Sunnyvale community.
Thank you for considering providing funding for these important projects.
Sincerely,
Angela Rausch
Chair
Attachment 3