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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 1,200 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
$3.625 M
Total Project Cost
$3.625 M
MEETS GOALS City County Bay Area
State Federal
PRO
JECT NEED The 2020 Active Transportation
Plan identified and prioritized these locations for
safety improvements.
LOCATION
Braly Elementary School & Ponderosa Park:
Ir
is Avenue/Gail Avenue
Lakewood Elementary School,
Jo
hn W. Christian Greenbelt, and Meadowlake
Drive/John W. Christian Greenbelt
Vargas Elementary School:
Le
ota Avenue/Carson Drive and Leota Avenue/
Washington Avenue
Improvements for Safer Travel
Corner curb and sidewalk extensions
Pedestrian safety signs and striping
ADA curb ramps
This Project Will:
Encourage walking and biking for all ages
an
d abilities
Reduce vehicle speeds
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 Plan
Vision Zero Plan
Climate Action Plan
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan
Complete Streets Policies
MTC Plan Bay Area 2050
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Larry Klein
Mayor
Linda Sell
Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Charlsie Chang
Councilmember
Eileen Le
Councilmember
March 20, 2025
The Honorable Alex Padilla The Honorable Adam Schiff
United States Senate United States Senate
331 Hart Senate Office Building 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: Request for Support for FY26 Community Project Funding, City of Sunnyvale– Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, and Representative Khanna,
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, I am writing to express my support for the City of Sunnyvale’s Safe Routes to Schools and Parks Project.
This project will make walking and biking safer near schools and parks at three locations.
These infrastructure improvements align with numerous local, state and federal policies and initiatives, and have significant health, safety and environmental benefits. They also support existing capital improvements such as the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center under construction now. Additionally, this project will invest in neighborhoods that have a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families.
I am pleased to support this project and urge you to provide favorable consideration of this funding request.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
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The Honorable Alex Padilla, Senator
The Honorable Adam Schiff, Senator
The Honorable Ro Khanna, Representative
March 20, 2025
cc: City Council
Tim Kirby, City Manager
Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager
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April 4, 2025
The Honorable Alex Padilla The Honorable Adam Schiff United States Senate United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: Request for Support for FY26 Community Project Funding, City of Sunnyvale - Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, and Representative Khanna,
I am writing to express my support for the City of Sunnyvale’s Safe Routes to Schools and Parks Project.
This project will make walking and biking safer near schools and parks at three locations.
These infrastructure improvements align with numerous local, state and federal policies and initiatives, and have significant health, safety and environmental benefits. Additionally, this project will invest in neighborhoods that have a high percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged families.
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,
Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens
26th Assembly District
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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 26, 2025
The Honorable Alex Padilla The Honorable Adam Schiff The Honorable Ro Khanna U.S. Senate U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives 331Hart Senate Office Building 112 Senate Office Building 306 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515
SUBJECT: FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Honorable Members of Congress:
I am writing to express my sincere support for the City of Sunnyvale’s request for funding to support the City’s Safer Routes to School and Parks projects.
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 lead to reduced vehicle speeds and congestion, expand and connect walking and biking paths, and overall decrease negative environmental impacts. Funding for this project would be particularly timely as it would enhance access for the soon-to-be open Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center, further investing in neighborhoods that have a high proportion of socio-economically disadvantaged families.
My office has heard from numerous families, school officials, school board members, and advocates who have expressed concern about pedestrian and biker health and safety in Sunnyvale. By emphasizing the importance of active transportation for our youth and their families, children can incorporate physical activity into their daily lives and arrive at school, ready to learn.
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
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May 6, 2024
The Honorable Ro Khanna
United States House of Representatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
RE: FY 2025 Community Project Funding Request from the City of Sunnyvale – Safe Routes to Schools and Parks
Dear Representative Khanna:
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the nine-county Bay Area. Our current long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and regional Sustainable Communities Strategy, Plan Bay Area 2050, was adopted in October 2021.
MTC submits this Letter of Support for the City of Sunnyvale’s request for $3,625,000 in Community Project Funding to make walking and biking safer near schools and parks at three 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. This project is consistent with and supports the implementation of Plan Bay Area 2050. Further, MTC confirms the project can be added to the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) within a reasonable amount of time after award.
MTC looks forward to continued partnership with the Department of Transportation and the City of Sunnyvale to deliver this important project.
Sincerely,
Theresa Romell,
Section Director, Funding Policy and Programs
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