Active Transportation Commission Meeting - February 19, 2026

The Active Transportation Commission (ATC) held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Sacramento City Council Chamber, adjourning at 6:57 PM. The commission welcomed two new commissioners, Dania Ahmed Amin (absent at roll call but arrived later) and Daniel Rubinstein, and heard a staff report on upcoming corridor plans and the 2025 ATC annual report. The consent calendar was approved unanimously. Two discussion items were presented: the Vision Zero Action Plan Update 2026 for review and comment, and the H Street Bikeways project for discussion and feedback. Public comments were received on both items. Commissioners also provided updates and raised concerns during the Commissioner Comments portion.

Consent Calendar

• Item 1 – Approval of Minutes: Approved the draft minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. (File ID: 2026-00054)
• Item 2 – Active Transportation Commission Log: Adopted the commission log. (File ID: 2026-00561)
• Action: Motion carried with 11 yes votes (Commissioners Banks, Gibson, Harris, Hodel, Houpt, Moore, Recio-Patel, Rubinstein, Thao, Wadhwani, Chair Gonzalez) and one absent (Commissioner Amin).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 3 – Vision Zero Action Plan Update: Dan Ellison expressed support for intersection-focused improvements and tactical quick-build projects, emphasizing their effectiveness. He praised the overall direction of the plan.
• Item 4 – H Street Bikeways: Dan Allison (District 4 resident) criticized the proposed mixed-use transit lane between 6th and 7th streets, calling for dedicated transit lanes. He argued the bikeway must be a minimum of 10 feet wide (noting some sections at 8.9 feet), requested intersection diagrams for all blocks, and stated that parking preservation appeared to be prioritized over wider bicycle facilities, urging elimination of parking where needed.

Discussion Items

• Item 3 – Vision Zero Action Plan Update 2026

  • Staff (Jennifer Donlon Wyant) presented the update, including crash data trends, the high injury network (HIN) revision, and 31 draft actions prioritized by cost, partnership needs, and effectiveness. Key questions to the commission: how to develop the HIN (considering vulnerable road users, schools, disadvantaged communities) and feedback on draft actions.
  • Commissioner Banks requested cross-referencing of crash data with implementable actions to see how specific issues are addressed.
  • Commissioner Harris noted that District 2 (North Sacramento) has the most HIN miles yet many projects remain in planning phases; she urged that new criteria not undermine long-term investments in historically disadvantaged areas. She supported including disadvantaged communities in HIN criteria.
  • Commissioner Moore asked about pedestrian crash factors beyond the primary collision factor (PCF) and suggested including vulnerable road users automatically. He also questioned whether completed corridor improvements have reduced crashes and recommended engineering measures alongside speed limit reductions.
  • Commissioner Recio-Patel asked about the definition of “serious injuries” in crash data and supported prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, schools, and hospitals.
  • Commissioner Thao expressed support for equity criteria and asked about comparing crash rates to usage data (e.g., walking/biking rates). Staff noted limited data but ongoing efforts.
  • Vice Chair Gibson advocated for elevating the tactical action group priority, reevaluating the speed hump program, and removing process hurdles for traffic calming.
  • Commissioner Wadhwani strongly supported prioritizing vulnerable users, schools, and disadvantaged communities, and endorsed draft actions on speed limit reduction and traffic signal improvements. He also praised the media crash reporting recommendation (action 22), offering community organization collaboration.
  • The commission did not vote; the item was for review and comment only.

• Item 4 – H Street Bikeways (5th to 10th Street)

  • Staff (Cecilyn Foote and Chris Brazil) presented the proposed two-way Class IV separated bikeway connecting to Sacramento Valley Station, with block-by-block details including bike lane widths, buffers, parking, and intersection treatments. A public workshop was scheduled for the following week.
  • Commissioner Recio-Patel supported the project and highlighted a 2022 fatal crash at I and 7th streets that was recorded as a minor injury in data, urging consideration of lived reality alongside crash data.
  • Commissioner Moore echoed public comments on width (minimum 10 feet), criticized parking retention between 7th and 8th streets (suggesting elimination of two spaces near the tracks), and questioned the buffered bike lane on 10th Street with door-zone risk. He asked for safer alternatives, especially in front of City Hall.
  • Commissioner Wadhwani also urged prioritizing pedestrians and bikes over parking, noting abundant garage parking nearby.
  • Commissioner Banks added support for reducing parking to improve safety.
  • Commissioner Rubinstein emphasized safety near City Hall due to civic activities and demonstrations.
  • Commissioner Harris suggested that law enforcement or emergency vehicle zones could replace general parking near City Hall.
  • Vice Chair Gibson requested higher levels of physical protection (e.g., concrete barriers) instead of low mountable curbs or bollards, especially on blocks with fire access needs.
  • Chair Gonzalez recommended outreach to City Hall employees to understand loading zone usage and potential conflicts, and raised concerns about tree root damage from bikeway construction if parking is retained.
  • The commission did not vote; feedback was provided for staff to incorporate into design.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar adopted (11-0-1) – minutes and commission log approved.
• Vision Zero Action Plan Update: Commission reviewed and provided comments; no formal action taken. Staff will consider input on HIN criteria and draft actions before finalizing the update.
• H Street Bikeways: Commission discussed and provided feedback; no vote. Staff will use comments to refine design, including bikeway width, parking vs. safety trade-offs, and protection levels.
• Commissioner Comments: Concerns were raised about the commission log process (items backlogged, need for scheduling). Commissioner Hodel requested better tracking; Commissioner Harris asked for a proposed timeline at the March meeting. Commissioner Banks suggested streamlining the log submission process. Commissioner Harris announced a walking tour on March 2nd at Los Palmas and Del Paso Boulevard to address safety issues. Vice Chair Gibson reported two recent pedestrian fatalities (Feb 9 and Feb 12) not widely covered in media. Commissioner Recio-Patel detailed multiple fatal crashes on 24th Street south of Sutterville, urging equitable investment in District 5. Commissioner Banks flagged trail system gaps. Chair Gonzalez reminded commissioners of the next meeting on March 12, 2026 (not March 19).