Larry Klein
Mayor
Richard Mehlinger
Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
Charlsie Chang
Councilmember
Eileen Le
Councilmember
March 5, 2026
S
anta Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Attn: Carolyn Gonot, General Manager/CEO
3331 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134
R
E: Request for Support for FY27 Community Project Funding, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority - Homestead Road Safe Routes to School Improvements
D
ear Ms. Gonot:
O
n behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, I am writing to express my support for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Homestead Road Safe Routes to School Improvements project.
I
n response to concerns raised by parents and school administrators, the County of Santa Clara funded and completed a Safe Routes to School Corridor Study in 2018–2019.
Following completion of the study, the County asked VTA to serve as the lead implementing agency. The requested funding would support environmental clearance and design of improvements identified in that study and informed by input from parents, school representatives, nearby residents, and other community members.
T
he proposed project would enhance pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along Homestead Road. Planned improvements include separated bike lanes, closure of sidewalk gaps, widened sidewalks, high-visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and upgraded pedestrian a nd bicycle detection at crossings. These improvements are intended to improve safety and accessibility for students and other corridor users.
I
am pleased to support this project and urge you to provide favorable consideration of this funding request.
Sincerely,
L
arry Klein
Mayor
Attachment 5
Carolyn Gonot, General Manager/CEO, Santa Clara Valley VTA March 5, 2026
cc: City Council
Supervisor Otto Lee
Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Tim Kirby, City Manager
Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager
Ramana Chinnakotla, Interim Director of Public Works
Attachment 5