City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
6:30 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Public Participation
6:30 P.M. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Wilson led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Chair Jonathan Wilson
Vice Chair Bryce Beagle
Commissioner Alex Bonne
Commissioner Geeta Gollakota
Commissioner Dan Hafeman
Commissioner Leia Mehlman
Present 6 -
Commissioner Diyi ZhuAbsent 1 -
Council Liaison Chang (present)
Commissioner Zhu's absence is excused.
Commissioner Gollakota arrived at 6:38 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wilson made announcements regarding the City's Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, and Community Equity Assessment & Community Forums.
Public Comment opened at 6:39 p.m.
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No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:40 p.m.
STUDY SESSION
A 26-0546 Review Complete Streets Checklist to qualify for future discretionary transportation funds or grant program
endorsements from Metropolitan Transportation Commission Kevin Chen, Principal Transportation Engineer, gave a presentation. Highlighting the following:
- Checklist guidelines
- Project list
- Feedback
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- The Complete Streets Checklist process
Mr. Chen and Angela Obeso, Transportation & Traffic Manager, responded.
Commissioner Bonne asked about the following:
- Whether future projects will receive an earlier and more detailed Commission review
Mr. Chen responded.
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- The Complete Streets Checklist process
Ms. Obeso, Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner and Mr. Chen, responded.
Commissioner Mehlman asked about the following:
- Whether a Complete Streets Checklist review is needed for future projects Ms. Obeso responded.
Chair Wilson asked about the following:
- Whether the Bernardo Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Undercrossing spans from Caltrain to Central Expressway
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- Tunnel ventilation requirements
Mr. Chen and Ms. Obeso responded.
Public Comment opened at 7:18 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:18 p.m.
Vice Chair Beagle commented on the following:
- Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) requirements and whether the City is fulfilling them
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Emphasized the importance of the Mary Avenue Grade Separation Project Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- Mary Avenue Grade Separation Project
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 26-0547 Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2026.
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2026 as submitted.
Public Comment opened at 7:25 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Mehlman seconded the motion to approve item 1.A.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes Chair Wilson
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
5 -
No 0
Absent Commissioner Zhu1 -
Abstain Vice Chair Beagle1 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 26-0023 Recommend to City Council Adoption of FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget
Staff makes no recommendation.
Thinh Le, Transportation Engineer, gave a summary report regarding the FY 2026/27 Recommended Budget.
Commissioner Mehlman asked about the following:
- Details regarding Safe Routes to School (SRTS) working group - Any Department of Public Works (DPW) operating budget line items for bicycle infrastructure
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- Citywide staffing growth
- Transporation & Traffic Division staffing
- SRTS program revamping
Ms. Obeso responded.
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- Mary Avenue Extension project
- Stevens Creek Trail Extension (Dale/Heatherstone to Remington) project status - Clarification regarding purpose of East and West Channel Trail Construction project
- Specifics regarding Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements project Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
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Chair Wilson called for a recess at 8:01 p.m. Chair Wilson reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Commissioner Gollakota asked about the following:
- Discussed the SRTS spending proposal and whether it would meaningfully improve access to schools.
- How staff can weigh in or make suggestions on how to make the difference - SRTS bicycle and pedestrian improvement radius
Ms. Obeso, Ms. Tsang and Council Liaison Chang responded.
Commissioner Bonne asked about the following:
- Whether it would be more appropriate to operate SRTS under DPW Ms. Obeso and Council Liaison Chang responded.
Vice Chair Beagle asked about the following:
- Funding status and start timeline for the “Establish Safety Corridors for Speed Limit Reduction” project
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
Public Comment opened at 8:27 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:27 p.m.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Mehlman seconded the motion to recommend to City Council the adoption of FY 2026/27 recommended budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes Chair Wilson
Vice Chair Beagle
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
6 -
No 0
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3 26-0548 Report and Discussion of Recent Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting
Commissioner Mehlman gave the meeting summary report regarding the following topics:
- Committee Staff Report
- Funding
- Presentation on SB63: 5 County regional measure
- Vasona corridor update
- Winchester Station Transit Oriented Development Access Improvement Project - Misc upcoming events
- San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail closure dates
Public Comment opened at 8:36 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 8:37 p.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- Inquired about Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
Ms. Obeso and Ms. Tsang responded.
-Staff Comments
Mr. Le commented on the following:
- Bike to Wherever Day updates
- Plaza Del Sol station: 148 stopped by and 141 passed by - Maude Avenue/Sunnyvale Avenue station: 55 stopped by and 158 passed by - East Channel Trail Study
- Phase 3 public engagement at Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, June 6
- Peery Park Rides service area expansion, May 1
- Borregas Avenue Parking Study Project
- Online survey active until May 31 at midnight
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
26-0552 BPAC 2026 Annual Work Plan
26-0556 Active Items List May 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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