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Mountain View Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - February 26, 2026

City Council — Thursday, February 26, 2026
BodyMountain View, California
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, February 26, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:14

Thank you.

0:14

So I'd like to call a meeting the order, the uh bicycle pedestrian advisory committee, or our February meeting.

0:24

Could we have a roll call, please?

0:26

Yes.

0:26

Chair Burton.

0:28

Present.

0:29

Vice Chair Cousin.

0:30

Present.

0:31

Committee member Stone.

0:33

Present.

0:33

Committee member Wong.

0:35

Present.

0:36

Committee member Bonte.

0:40

All present.

0:43

Okay, thank you.

0:48

So our first order of business is oral communications from the public for items not related to any item on the agenda.

0:58

We'll start with members in the room.

1:00

Are there any members of the public that wish to speak to the committee at this time for any item not on the agenda?

1:08

Seeing none, then can we go to the uh zoom call?

1:15

No one has raised their hands.

1:17

Seeing no members of the public.

1:19

We'll move on to our regular schedule items.

1:25

So we have a consent item.

1:33

So for consent.

1:34

We have one item, the meeting minutes of November 17th, 2025.

1:43

Motion is requested to approve the minutes unless there's discussion.

1:51

I move that we approve the minutes.

1:54

Is there a second?

1:56

I can second that.

1:58

Thank you.

2:00

So we have a second.

2:02

All in favor of approving the minutes for the November 17th meeting, please raise your hand.

2:06

Aye.

2:09

That would be unanimous.

2:14

Okay, we have no unfinished business, so we'll move on to item six, new business items.

2:21

So our first item is item 6.1, and it is our annual election process for the 2026 chair and vice chair.

2:35

So I'd like to open that item.

2:41

I have a staff presentation, a quick presentation for that.

3:04

So why don't you give an overview of the BPAC members' uh election process?

3:09

BPAC was established to provide advisory input to city council on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation and to meet requirements for receiving transportation development uh act, TDA funds from state distributed by Metropolitan Transportation Committee, MTC, Regional Uh Transportation Funding Agency.

3:29

BPAC accomplishes this goal via an annual work plan that we check in on each month.

3:35

The work plan itself is developed in consultation with BPAC each year and annually approved and edited by the city council.

3:44

The committee has five members, each appointed by council to a four-year term.

3:49

Members may serve two consecutive terms in January of each year.

3:58

Members agree to nine-year nine uh nine meetings a year schedule with May, July, and December off, but with flexibility to add or cancel a meeting as needed.

4:10

Meetings are usually held in this room on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30.

4:15

We are usually done by 9 30.10.

4:18

Agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance.

4:30

Um confirming there is a quorum, which means three members are present and a roll call, followed by input from public regarding items not on the agenda.

4:39

Uh later, uh we include items such as new business, staff, and epac members update.

4:45

Each agenda is item will typically include a staff presentation followed by BPAC questions and staff clarifying answers, followed by public comment and then BPAC discussion.

4:59

Through the discussion, VBAC provides their input on the item and may take a formal motion to request counsel to take an action when appropriate, regardless whether an act motion is made or not, staff relay the pack meeting to council if the item is discussed by BPAC, is taken to council.

5:20

Significant portion of our manual uh manual is dedicated to explaining basic meeting procedures and protocols, including the requirements of Brown Act.

5:31

And here you can find uh the documents related to BPAC, which includes BPAC bylaws, work plan, advisory handbook, and uh general ask at B links.

5:43

Um, so that concludes my presentation.

5:46

Okay, thank you for that.

5:48

Uh any clarifying questions about the BPAC processes or the annual election process for members of the committee.

6:01

Seeing none, any members of the con uh public wishing to comment on the item for the election of uh the 2026 uh positions.

6:18

No members in the room, any online.

6:23

Okay, seeing none, um I think we'll open for discussion of the committee members.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation Safety█████████████████████████████████████████████76%
Procedural█████9%
Community Engagement██4%
Engineering And Infrastructure██4%
Personnel Matters██3%
Technology and Innovation█1%
Finance And Investments█1%
General Plan█1%
Sustainability and Resilience█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Mountain View Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - February 26, 2026

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) held a regular meeting on February 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The meeting covered routine approvals, election of officers for 2026, a detailed presentation on active transportation collisions and enforcement by the Mountain View Police Department, and a review of the FY 2025-26 Work Plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Five committee members were present, and ten members of the public attended (two in person, eight online).

Consent Calendar

  • Meeting Minutes (November 17, 2025): Approved unanimously via consent calendar.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • April Webster (Moffett Boulevard neighborhood) thanked the Police Department for enforcing parking in bike lanes on El Camino Real, stating the bike lanes now feel safe. She requested information on how to report vehicles blocking bike lanes and expressed excitement about the installation of "No Right Turn on Red" signs.
  • April Webster (on item 6.3) asked staff to clarify which design phase (conceptual, 10%, 30%) would be presented for the Middlefield Complete Streets project and how much flexibility would remain for public feedback. She also inquired about additional community outreach opportunities and recapped Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) funding deadlines.
  • April Webster (on item 7.1) noted the ATP Advisory Committee had not met since February 2025 and asked if a meeting was scheduled. Staff confirmed a meeting is planned before the next BPAC meeting.

Discussion Items

  • BPAC Members Manual and Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair: Acting Transportation Manager Priyoti Ahmed presented an overview of the BPAC Members' Manual and election process. Committee members followed tradition: James Kuszmaul was elected Chair and Serge Bonte was elected Vice Chair for 2026. The motion passed 5-0.
  • Active Transportation Collision Report: Lieutenant Alex Beraha and Sergeant Chris Goff presented the MVPD Transparency Dashboard, collision data, and enforcement efforts. Key points included:
    • Ongoing pedestrian safety enforcement on Central Expressway, Rengstorff, and other areas.
    • Enforcement of e-bike and e-motorcycle laws, distinguishing between classes.
    • Statistics: 259 DUI arrests in 2025 (with 37 in January 2026), 56 red-light citations in the past six months, and 116 bike lane parking citations since August 1, 2025.
    • No red-light cameras operate in Mountain View, and no plans for SB 720 speed cameras exist currently.
    • The department is transitioning to a new report-writing software (Crossroads) expected to improve data availability.
  • Committee Feedback: Members requested longer data windows (more than 90 days) and inclusion of enforcement categories on the dashboard. PD indicated they could discuss with their analyst. Members also asked about coordination with neighboring cities (Sunnyvale, Palo Alto) – PD does not have that data. Concerns were raised about semi-trucks blocking bike lanes; PD stated they are escalating to moving violations. Daylighting enforcement occurs on a complaint basis with limited staffing.
  • FY 2025-26 BPAC Work Plan: Staff reviewed the adopted work plan and tentative agenda list. Upcoming items include TDA Article 3 funding (expected March), Middlefield Complete Streets (March, conceptual design phase 10-35%), ATP draft (April), and projects like Stevens Creek Trail extension, Safe Routes to School update, and Moffett Precise Plan.
  • Public Comment on Middlefield: April Webster urged early public input, noting that past projects like Moffett felt “boxed in” by timing. Staff clarified that Middlefield’s grant includes a road diet option, unlike Moffett.
  • Staff Comments (7.1): Highlights included:
    • Safe Routes to School: A successful tree-lighting event in December; RFP for new consultants issued (proposals due March 9). A community walk/bike tour is scheduled for February 28.
    • A Measure B grant for Evelyn Avenue Complete Streets Study was submitted.
    • Mid-year budget approval created a new Traffic and Transportation division under a Chief Transportation Official.
    • Staff restructuring: Transportation Manager hiring in progress; two planners promoted to Senior Planners; a new Junior/Assistant/Associate planner position added.
    • ATP Draft: Currently under internal review, planned for public review in mid-April, BPAC review April 29, public meeting early May, CTC review June 16, City Council adoption September 8.
  • Committee Comments (7.2): Chair Kuszmaul provided updates from VTA BPAC meetings on January 14 and February 11, 2026. He noted VTA’s complete streets policy adoption, new bike lockers at various locations, and the Central Expressway pavement rehabilitation project (late design phase, limited bike/ped improvements). Committee members reported bike bus events at Bubb and Springer schools in April; staff will coordinate with the Safe Routes to School consultant and PD.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved (5-0).
  • Election: James Kuszmaul elected Chair, Serge Bonte elected Vice Chair for 2026 (5-0).
  • Enforcement Updates: PD will consider dashboard enhancements (more historical data, citation categories) and will coordinate with analysts and the new Crossroads system.
  • Work Plan: Accepted; next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
  • Future Items: Middlefield Complete Streets and TDA3 funding to be presented in March; ATP draft to come in April.
  • Staff Directives: Committee requested guidance on how to make formal recommendations (e.g., bike rack code enforcement) to City Council; staff will consult the City Clerk.

Note: The actual meeting date was February 25, 2026, per the agenda and minutes. The provided date of February 26, 2026 (UTC) is used as instructed.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you. So I'd like to call a meeting the order, the uh bicycle pedestrian advisory committee, or our February meeting. Could we have a roll call, please? Yes. Chair Burton. Present. Vice Chair Cousin. Present. Committee member Stone. Present. Committee member Wong. Present. Committee member Bonte. All present. Okay, thank you. So our first order of business is oral communications from the public for items not related to any item on the agenda. We'll start with members in the room. Are there any members of the public that wish to speak to the committee at this time for any item not on the agenda? Seeing none, then can we go to the uh zoom call? No one has raised their hands. Seeing no members of the public. We'll move on to our regular schedule items. So we have a consent item. So for consent. We have one item, the meeting minutes of November 17th, 2025. Motion is requested to approve the minutes unless there's discussion. I move that we approve the minutes. Is there a second? I can second that. Thank you. So we have a second. All in favor of approving the minutes for the November 17th meeting, please raise your hand. Aye. That would be unanimous. Okay, we have no unfinished business, so we'll move on to item six, new business items. So our first item is item 6.1, and it is our annual election process for the 2026 chair and vice chair. So I'd like to open that item. I have a staff presentation, a quick presentation for that. So why don't you give an overview of the BPAC members' uh election process? BPAC was established to provide advisory input to city council on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation and to meet requirements for receiving transportation development uh act, TDA funds from state distributed by Metropolitan Transportation Committee, MTC, Regional Uh Transportation Funding Agency. BPAC accomplishes this goal via an annual work plan that we check in on each month. The work plan itself is developed in consultation with BPAC each year and annually approved and edited by the city council. The committee has five members, each appointed by council to a four-year term. Members may serve two consecutive terms in January of each year. Members agree to nine-year nine uh nine meetings a year schedule with May, July, and December off, but with flexibility to add or cancel a meeting as needed. Meetings are usually held in this room on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30. We are usually done by 9 30.10. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance. Um confirming there is a quorum, which means three members are present and a roll call, followed by input from public regarding items not on the agenda. Uh later, uh we include items such as new business, staff, and epac members update.

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