Mountain View Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting – June 25, 2026

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) met on June 25, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Members present: Chair Mouth, Vice Chair Bonte, and Member Lang. Member Barton was absent, Member Stone present. The committee discussed the Active Transportation Collision Report, reviewed two OBAG 4 Complete Streets checklist projects on El Camino Real (Castro and Calderon/Phyllis intersections), approved the draft FY 2026-27 work plan, and received an update on the Route 237/Middlefield Road interchange improvement project. Public comments included thanks for recent bicycle path resurfacing and comments on intersection safety.

Consent Calendar

• The consent calendar consisted of meeting minutes from a prior meeting. No items were pulled. A motion to approve passed unanimously with the three present members (Mouth, Bonte, Lang).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Becky Wright, a 30+ year Mountain View resident, expressed gratitude for the committee’s advocacy leading to resurfacing of the Shoreline bicycle paths, noting long-standing bumpy conditions. She thanked the committee for its role in improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
• No other public comments were made in person or online during the designated periods.

Discussion Items

1. Active Transportation Collision Report (Item 6.1)

• Presenter: Lieutenant Goff from Mountain View Police Department (MVPD) presented data from the department’s collision dashboard and addressed questions previously submitted. Key points:
  • Data issues: The department’s current RMS (Records Management System, RIMS) has caused gaps in the dashboard; fixes have been applied. A new report-writing system (Crossroads) is expected to go live on July 1, 2026, enabling better analytics, including e-device categories (e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.) and e-ticketing with specific modal categories.
  • Primary Collision Factor (PCF): The department can add PCF by vehicle type as a future dashboard feature.
  • Wrong-way riding: Enforcement is primarily verbal warnings via PA systems; citations are rare. New Crossroads e-tickets will track warnings.
  • E-bike safety: Officer Hammond will attend a 40-hour e-device training course to become an instructor, leading to classes and town halls for juveniles and parents. A juvenile diversion program will be paired with education.
  • Collision statistics: Data from the Office of Traffic Safety shows some conflicts between RMS data and CHP forms for fatalities on private property (e.g., Walmart parking lot). Committee members asked about stolen bike trends (e-bikes make up nearly 100% of thefts recently) and coordination between MVPD and Safe Routes to School programs; a meeting with Safe Routes is scheduled for July 2026.
• Committee comments: Members thanked Lieutenant Goff and emphasized continued collaboration, especially for clear messaging around e-bike classifications and enforcement.

2. OBAG 4 Complete Streets Checklist Review (Item 6.2)

• Presenter: Laura (staff) and Robert Gonzalez (civil engineer) presented two projects for the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 4) application:
  • El Camino Real / Calderon Avenue & Phyllis Avenue intersection improvements: funding requested for design and construction.
  • El Camino Real / Castro Street bikeway improvements: funding requested for construction only (design already funded).
• Staff presented conceptual diagrams and the complete streets checklists. Members and public comment raised several issues:
  • Pedestrian safety concerns: long crossing distances, lack of refuge islands, poor lighting, long signal wait times (up to 5 minutes), and conflicts with right-turning vehicles.
  • Desire for protected intersections, no right-turn-on-red, better signage, and pedestrian-level lighting.
  • Need for stormwater green infrastructure integration where feasible.
  • Coordination with Castro Commons development (parallel parking vs. angled, trash pickup access).
  • Consideration of two-stage left turns for cyclists and protected bike lanes (e.g., northbound Castro).
  • Bus stop integration: VTA coordination is ongoing; transit islands may require additional right-of-way and were not included at this stage.
• Staff will incorporate committee feedback into the final checklists submitted to MTC. The grant timeline: VTA nomination round in September 2026, MTC final decisions around December 2026/January 2027.

3. Draft FY 2026-27 Work Plan (Item 6.3) – Action Item

• Presenter: Laura presented a draft work plan developed from committee member requests. Key requests accommodated:
  • Establish a no-right-turn-on-red policy (under ATP implementation update).
  • Small-scale quick-build projects (under ATP update).
  • Project tracking dashboard (not added to work plan; part of citywide effort).
  • Bike parking standards update and secure bike parking conversion (under ATP bike parking policy).
  • Study session on student cycling education programs (folded into Safe Routes to School program development, with possible county health department collaboration).
  • Better inter-committee coordination (added as a bullet item).
  • More walking events and volunteer opportunities (added Walk to School Day).
• The work plan includes a tentatively scheduled meeting calendar for FY 2026-27.
• Motion: Member Stone moved to approve the draft work plan as presented; Vice Chair Bonte seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

4. Route 237/Middlefield Road Interchange Improvement Project Update (Item 7.1)

• Presenter: Joey Houghton (Senior Civil Engineer) and Robert Gonzalez provided an update on this long-planned project (started 2005). The staff-recommended alternative (Alternative 3) includes:
  • Traffic calming on westbound frontage road (raised medians, radar feedback signs, narrow lanes).
  • Class IV bikeways and widened sidewalks on Middlefield Road and westbound frontage road.
  • Protected intersections at Ferguson/WB 237 on-ramp/EB 237 off-ramp.
  • Signal technology upgrades (interconnect, timing, separate pedestrian/bike phases).
• Project cost: $24.8 million (design $5.5M from city, construction funded by VTA Measure B highway funds of $22.5M and city community benefit funds).
• Next steps: City council approval of the recommended alternative in fall 2026; final design through summer 2028; construction 2028–2030.
• Committee members noted the high collision rate at this location (one of the highest in the city) and asked about no-right-turn-on-red feasibility, which Caltrans would need to approve. Staff noted the project includes upgraded signals to address pedestrian timing.

5. Staff and Committee Comments

• Community Shuttle Suspension: Shuttle services (Mountain View Community Shuttle and MVGO) have been suspended since June 18, 2026, due to expiration of the operator’s CPUC license. Uber vouchers are available for trips within the city during shuttle hours. A full postmortem will occur when service resumes.
• Council Neighborhoods Committee Meeting: The next meeting is June 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Mountain View Community Center (Redwood Room), covering Ringstorff/Shoreline/San Antonio community.
• VTA Advisory Committee Report: Member Stone reported on recent VTA meetings:
  • OBAG 4 complete streets checklist review session for cities that missed their local BPAC.
  • SB63 (transit sales tax ballot measure) update; BPAC encouraged focus on transit service levels and speed.
  • Sunol Corridor update (rail corridor used for dirt hauling from BART extensions).
  • Congestion management program updates.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar: Approved unanimously.
• Draft FY 2026-27 Work Plan: Approved unanimously for recommendation to City Council.
• OBAG 4 Complete Streets Checklists: Committee feedback will be incorporated into the final checklists submitted to MTC. Staff will package notes with grant applications.
• Active Transportation Collision Report: Received as information; no formal action required.
• Route 237/Middlefield Interchange Update: Received as information; city council approval expected fall 2026.
• Next Meeting: Scheduled for August 18, 2026, at the regular time.
• Meeting Adjourned: 8:40 PM.