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Sacramento Active Transportation Commission Meeting - March 17, 2022

Active Transportation Commission — Thursday, March 17, 2022
BodySacramento, California
SessionActive Transportation Commission
DateThursday, March 17, 2022
StatusFILED
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0:17

Chair, we are live and staff is ready when you are.

0:21

Wonderful, thank you.

0:23

Uh good evening and welcome to the March 17th, 2022 Active Transportation Commission meeting.

0:29

This meeting is now called to order.

0:31

Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum?

0:37

Thank you, Chair.

0:38

Commissioners, please unmute and turn on your video for roll call.

0:41

Commissioner Brazil.

0:44

Present.

0:45

Commissioner Buen Rostro.

0:48

Present.

0:49

Commissioner Carpenter.

0:53

Is absent.

0:54

Commissioner Granville.

0:57

Present.

0:58

Commissioner Heim.

1:00

Present.

1:01

Commissioner Hupt.

1:03

Here.

1:04

Commissioner Smith.

1:07

Here.

1:08

Commissioner Ward Waller.

1:12

Is absent.

1:13

Vice Chair Pollins.

1:16

Here.

1:16

And Chair Dore Westbrook.

1:20

Present.

1:21

Thank you.

1:22

We do have a quorum.

1:23

There is somebody joined with a phone number.

1:26

The last four digits is 2202.

1:29

I just want to make sure that that is not one of our commissioners.

1:35

So if you are joined by telephone with the last four digits of 2202, and you're a commissioner, please advise.

1:50

Perfect.

1:50

Thank you very much.

1:52

And just for roll call purposes, Commissioner Carpenter is present.

2:00

Wonderful.

2:01

All right.

2:02

So this meeting is virtual via Zoom.

2:05

For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link.

2:10

Once you have joined the meeting and wish to speak speak, please use the raise your hand feature to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item.

2:23

So if you're online, uh click the raise your hand at the bottom of your screen.

2:28

If you're using a mobile app this evening, in the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping the raise your hand option in the more tab.

2:36

And if you're joining by telephone, uh to raise your hand, dial star nine, then to unmute or mute, dial star six.

2:46

Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.

2:51

You will have three minutes to speak once you are called on.

2:54

And now we will proceed to today's agenda.

2:58

Before doing so, however, we uh have a land acknowledgement and we'll do the pledge of allegiance.

3:03

So uh please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands.

3:14

Sorry, okay.

3:17

To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Mi Walk, Patwin Wyntu peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

3:34

May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History, contributions, and lives.

3:54

Thank you.

3:55

Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.

4:07

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

4:13

You can now be seated.

4:19

Okay.

4:21

Our first business today is approval of the consent calendar.

4:25

Um, Madam Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar?

4:32

Thank you, Chair.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Active Transportation██████████████████████22%
Community Engagement████████████████16%
Public Engagement█████████████13%
Transportation Safety███████████11%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Public Works██████████10%
Procedural███████7%
Public Comments█████5%
Bicycle Safety████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Active Transportation Commission Meeting - March 17, 2022

The Active Transportation Commission held a virtual meeting on March 17, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., via Zoom due to the COVID-19 local emergency. Commissioners discussed updates on several active transportation projects, including the Del Paso Boulevard Road Diet and the Commercial Corridors plans for Northgate and Freeport Boulevards. The commission also received a staff report, heard public testimony, and advanced discussions on an annual report to city council.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval (File ID: 2022-00377): Approved as amended to correct the spelling of Commissioner Curtis Paullins' name (adding a second "l"). Unanimous vote (10-0).
  • Commission Log (File ID: 2022-00664): Approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • On Item 5 (Commercial Corridors):
    • Deb Banks, Executive Director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA), expressed support for the plans and inquired about long-term funding timelines. She noted the plans lack funding for design and construction beyond the current phase.
    • David Guerrero, board member of Gordon Northgate Neighborhood Association and pedestrian/runner, thanked staff for outreach and stressed concerns about Northgate Boulevard being used as a bypass. He urged safe routes from homes to the corridor and connections to the levee trail system. He also asked for an extension of the final report timeline due to COVID delays.
    • Joe Flores, Parks and Community Enrichment Commissioner and former neighborhood association president, echoed support for Freeport Boulevard improvements, highlighting safety concerns and the adjacent Del Rio Trail. He noted six feet of green space bike lane near the AMPM at Freeport and Blair, calling for more.
  • Public Comments – Matters Not on the Agenda:
    • Deb Banks (SABA) announced that SABA received the contract from SACOG to host May is Bike Month for the next three years, and encouraged commissioners to plan activities.

Discussion Items

  • Item 3 – Commission Staff Report (Oral Report): Presented by Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Transportation Planning Manager. Key updates:
    • Battle of the Bollards: All delineators installed on J Street separated bikeway. Community survey to be conducted in May 2022 as part of May is Bike Month.
    • Del Rio Trail: Construction expected to begin in August 2022; project will take approximately 1.5 years. Work on the north end (bridge) will start first; contractor may work on multiple sections simultaneously.
    • North 12th Street Complete Streets (cycle track): Nearly complete and rideable; staff planned a ride on March 21, 2022.
    • Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP): City Council unanimously approved the prioritization criteria on March 15, 2022. Criteria include: air quality/climate change/health, equitable investment, access to destinations, transportation safety, and fixing/maintaining the system. Next community engagement in May/June 2022.
  • Item 4 – Del Paso Boulevard Road Diet: Presented by Adam Randolph, Senior Engineer. Project details:
    • Location: District 2, between Marysville Boulevard and O'Farrell Drive.
    • Current: Four-lane road with ADT less than 5,000 vehicles per day, no bike lanes.
    • Plan: Road diet to three lanes (one each direction plus center left-turn lane) with buffered bike lanes, signal upgrades with video detection (including bike detection), and a new enhanced crosswalk at Hagenwood Elementary School.
    • Budget: Approximately $4 million (maintenance-funded). Construction scheduled to begin July 2022, advertising for bids next month.
    • Commissioner comments: Questions about Class IV (protected) bike lanes were answered as too late in design; staff noted maintenance challenges for separated facilities outside the grid. Urban greening and lighting were discussed but not in current scope.
  • Item 5 – Commercial Corridors: Northgate Boulevard and Freeport Boulevard Existing Conditions and Emerging Opportunities: Presented by Leslie Mancebo and Drew Hart.
    • Scope: Two corridors under a single Caltrans planning grant. Northgate from I-80 to Del Paso Boulevard; Freeport from Sutterville to Blair Avenue.
    • Community engagement: Bilingual survey (~300 responses per corridor), walking workshops, neighborhood meetings, tabling at events. Key findings: improved safety, better bike/walk connections, transit efficiency (Freeport), neighborhood character.
    • Next steps: Develop design options (alternatives) for internal review; public outreach in April and May 2022; final draft plans by end of 2022; adoption by early 2023.
    • Funding: No funding identified for subsequent phases (environmental, design, construction). Plans will be eligible for future federal, state, or regional grants through the Transportation Priorities Plan framework.
  • Commissioner Comments – Ideas and Questions:
    • Commissioner Smith proposed forming an ad hoc committee to create an annual report on walking and bicycling status and commission activities, as required by the commission's duties. This would be brought forward as an action item at the next meeting.
    • Commissioners Heim and Brasel reported on a test drive event for Super Pedestrian scooters, highlighting features like geofencing, behavior detection, and equity considerations.
    • Vice Chair Paullins noted California Senate Bill AB 371, which would impose liability on bike/scooter share providers; he encouraged commissioners to review the bill.
    • Chair Doerr Westbrook raised issues about construction projects blocking separated bikeways and requested a presentation on the construction detour policy. Staff advised reporting specific instances via email and using 311 for trash/debris and overgrown plants affecting sightlines.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar approved (unanimous) with amended minutes.
  • Staff report received and filed (no vote required).
  • Del Paso Boulevard Road Diet presentation received and commented (no vote required). Construction to proceed in July 2022.
  • Commercial Corridors plans received and commented (no vote required). Next community engagement in April/May 2022; final plans expected by end of 2022.
  • Ad hoc committee to be formed at the next meeting to develop an annual report on walking and biking status (Commissioner Smith's proposal).
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Chair, we are live and staff is ready when you are. Wonderful, thank you. Uh good evening and welcome to the March 17th, 2022 Active Transportation Commission meeting. This meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioners, please unmute and turn on your video for roll call. Commissioner Brazil. Present. Commissioner Buen Rostro. Present. Commissioner Carpenter. Is absent. Commissioner Granville. Present. Commissioner Heim. Present. Commissioner Hupt. Here. Commissioner Smith. Here. Commissioner Ward Waller. Is absent. Vice Chair Pollins. Here. And Chair Dore Westbrook. Present. Thank you. We do have a quorum. There is somebody joined with a phone number. The last four digits is 2202. I just want to make sure that that is not one of our commissioners. So if you are joined by telephone with the last four digits of 2202, and you're a commissioner, please advise. Perfect. Thank you very much. And just for roll call purposes, Commissioner Carpenter is present. Wonderful. All right. So this meeting is virtual via Zoom. For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link. Once you have joined the meeting and wish to speak speak, please use the raise your hand feature to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item. So if you're online, uh click the raise your hand at the bottom of your screen. If you're using a mobile app this evening, in the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping the raise your hand option in the more tab. And if you're joining by telephone, uh to raise your hand, dial star nine, then to unmute or mute, dial star six. Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. You will have three minutes to speak once you are called on. And now we will proceed to today's agenda. Before doing so, however, we uh have a land acknowledgement and we'll do the pledge of allegiance. So uh please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands. Sorry, okay.

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