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Active Transportation Commission Regular Meeting, August 20, 2026: Trail Naming, Red Light Cameras, Bike Parking, and Commission Log

Active Transportation Commission — Thursday, August 20, 2026
BodySacramento, California
SessionActive Transportation Commission
DateThursday, August 20, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:12

Good evening.

0:12

Welcome to the Thursday, August 20th, 2026 meeting of the Active Transportation Commission.

0:17

The meeting is now called order.

0:19

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

0:23

Thank you, Chair.

0:24

Commissioners, please unmute.

0:26

Commissioner Hodell.

0:27

Here.

0:28

Commissioner Harris.

0:29

Here.

0:30

Vice Chair Gibson.

0:31

Here.

0:32

Commissioner Wadwani is absent.

0:35

Commissioner Rissio Patel is absent.

0:38

Commissioner Hopp.

0:39

Here.

0:40

Commissioner Tao is absent.

0:42

Commissioner Rubenstein?

0:44

Here.

0:45

Commissioner Moore?

0:46

Here.

0:47

Commissioner Amin is absent.

0:50

Commissioner Banks?

0:51

Here.

0:52

And Chair Gonzalez.

0:54

Here.

0:54

Thank you, Babu Quorum.

0:55

Thank you.

0:56

New script, folks.

0:57

Listen up.

0:57

I'd like to remind members of the public in attendance.

0:59

Speaker slips are to be submitted digitally.

1:02

You can register to speak by scanning the QR codes posted at the back of the chambers or through the kiosk.

1:08

Submissions must be received prior to the item being called.

1:11

After which you will have no further digital slips will be accepted.

1:15

You will have two minutes to speak once you're called on.

1:18

We're going to proceed with today's agenda, but first I'd like to ask if there's any volunteers for the land acknowledgement or the pledge of allegiance.

1:23

Andor from the my fellow commissioners.

1:26

Would anybody be willing to speak?

1:28

You'll do the pledge.

1:29

Anyone willing to do a land acknowledgement?

1:31

I'll take your land acknowledgement.

1:33

Uh, Vice Chair, you'll take care of the pledge.

1:35

Thank you.

1:36

Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of the Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands.

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To the original people of this land, the Eastern people, the Southern Mayo, Valley and Plains Mewtwo, Irwin and Windu Peoples, and the people of the Wilston Rancheria Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

1:52

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 today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples, histories, contributions, and lives.

2:06

Thank you.

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Pledge.

2:08

Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

2:15

One nation under God in the visible with liberty and justice for all.

2:20

Thank you.

2:27

Okay, thank you.

2:29

All righty.

2:31

Our first business today is the commission staff report.

2:35

Staff may proceed.

2:36

Unless you want to move this to the end.

2:38

Um we approved the agenda already.

2:40

Shoot, we should have we should have.

2:42

Yeah, let's do the staff report, please.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Traffic Calming█████████████████17%
Bicycle Safety███████████████15%
Vision Zero█████████████13%
Public Works███████████11%
Automated Speed Enforcement█████████9%
Bicycle Parking█████████9%
Trail Naming████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Public Comments█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Active Transportation Commission Regular Meeting – August 20, 2026

The Active Transportation Commission met on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Complex. The meeting included a consent calendar, staff report, four discussion items, a commission log discussion, and public comments. Key topics were the naming of a North Natomas trail, a proposed automated red light camera program, an update on the city’s bicycle parking program, and review of the commission’s log. The meeting concluded with commissioner comments highlighting recent pedestrian fatalities and a focus on Vision Zero.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (File ID: 2026-01303): The commission approved the draft minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting by a voice vote with no abstentions.

Staff Report

  • Jennifer Donlon Wyant, Mobility and Sustainability Division Manager, reported on: a school safety event on Marysville Boulevard highlighting quick-build Vision Zero improvements; a Spanish-language urban biking and scooting class on August 27; a hiring push for a senior planner to manage Vision Zero and the red light camera program; and a request for commissioners to attend the September meeting to maintain a quorum for a time-sensitive grant discussion and the annual report ad hoc committee.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Dan Allison (District 4) supported the red light camera program, noting red light running is “epidemic” in Sacramento and agreeing with the proposed 20 locations. He also commented on the bike parking program, urging SACRT to provide more secure bike parking at light rail stations.
  • Ginny Wardwaller (in person) strongly supported the red light cameras, citing her experience biking in the city and in Washington, D.C. She expressed concern about the program’s lack of funding and urged the commission to advocate for council funding.
  • Ansel Lundberg (District 7, with his son Warren) supported the red light camera program, noting the absence of cameras at Broadway and 21st Street. He mentioned a new group, Parents with Kids on Bikes, and submitted a Vision Zero comment letter.
  • Dan Allison also spoke during public comments on matters not on the agenda, praising temporary curb extensions and urging that they be paired with daylighting improvements.

Discussion Items

1. North Natomas Community Trail Naming Effort (File ID: 2026-01483)

  • Mellissa Meng, Executive Director of North Natomas Jibe, presented four proposed names for an unnamed trail section along I-5 between Del Paso Road and north of San Juan: Sandhill Crane Parkway, Snowy Egret Parkway, Burrowing Owl Parkway, and Lark Sparrow Parkway. The names follow the Natomas tradition of using local flora and fauna. Commissioners offered feedback: Chair Gonzalez favored Sandhill Crane for its conservation significance; Commissioner Hodel suggested saving Snowy Egret for a bridge; Commissioner Banks liked Snowy Egret; Commissioner Moore asked if the named animals actually inhabit the area. No vote was taken; staff will incorporate feedback, conduct stakeholder outreach, hold a community vote in early September, and return to the commission for final approval before going to City Council.

2. Automated Red Light Camera Program (File ID: 2026-01495)

  • Chris Dougherty, Funding and Asset Planning Manager, presented the city’s proposed program under Senate Bill 720. Key points:
    • 80% of serious collisions occur at intersections, and 30% of those are due to red light running.
    • National research shows a 21% reduction in red light collisions after camera programs are implemented.
    • SB 720 allows the program to be administered by Public Works, uses civil penalties (starting at $100, escalating to $500), does not affect driving records or insurance, and has strict privacy protections (no facial recognition, only license plate images).
    • 20 locations were identified using 10 years of collision data, with a focus on equity (half in disadvantaged communities).
    • A community engagement process is underway (survey received 460 comments in 48 hours).
    • Funding is not yet secured; cost per intersection is estimated at $20,000. The goal is to launch in spring 2027.
  • Commissioners expressed strong support, noting the data-driven approach, equity lens, privacy safeguards, and the feedback loop between enforcement and traffic calming. Commissioner Banks asked about the necessity of additional engagement given existing Vision Zero outreach; staff explained that SB 720 requires an impact report with community engagement, but they are tagging onto existing meetings to avoid fatigue. Commissioner Rubinstein asked about the program’s duration; staff noted annual reporting is required by SB 720. Commissioner Down asked for community feedback results; staff will include them in the impact report.

3. City of Sacramento Bicycle Parking Program 2026 Update (File ID: 2026-01476)

  • Virginia Morgan, Associate Planner, presented an update on the bike parking program. Initiatives include: a private property pilot (launched 2023) for neighborhood-serving destinations in opportunity areas or disadvantaged communities; a secure bike parking pilot (contracted with ELOC Technologies for five mini-stations, each holding six bikes, accessible via the BikeLink app, with installation expected by spring 2027). Staff requested feedback on outreach strategies for private installations and recommendations for secure bike parking locations.
  • Public comment: Dan Allison suggested the city encourage SACRT to provide more bike parking at light rail stations to reduce bike crowding on trains.
  • Commissioners discussed: outreach to PBIDs (business improvement districts); need for cargo bike compatibility; use of daylighted areas for bike parking (requires a sponsor for maintenance); possibility of using city parking garages (staff noted visibility concerns); and retrofitting former bike-share racks. Commissioner Moore asked about resident sponsorship for daylighting; staff said on-street bike parking is not currently installed in front of single-family homes but is done in front of multi-family complexes. No vote was taken.

4. Commission Log Discussion (File ID: 2026-01477)

  • Jennifer Donlon Wyant reviewed the commission’s log to clarify each item. Key outcomes:
    • Vision Zero Action Plan annual update: Staff is hiring a senior planner to enable annual reporting.
    • Complete Streets annual update: Staff acknowledged challenges in tracking privately implemented projects but is working to improve.
    • Enforcement of obstructions on sidewalks: Commissioner Moore clarified the item is about shared bikes and scooters blocking sidewalks; staff will coordinate with parking enforcement.
    • Enforcement of obstructions in bike lanes: Commissioner Banks specified trash cans and delivery vehicles; staff will follow up with solid waste and parking enforcement.
    • 311 process for walking, biking, rolling issues: Staff will follow up with Commissioner Wadwani (absent) for clarification.
    • Signal policies presentation: Traffic engineering team is updating the traffic signal operations manual and will present to the commission in 6–8 months.
    • Roseville shelter background: Commissioner Harris requested removal of the item, noting that the city could not provide evidence of safe access after a fatality, and the item was removed from the log.
  • Commissioner Hodel requested two new log items: (1) revisiting the Marysville Boulevard quick-build project to ensure pedestrian safety (withdrawn after staff explained a full project is planned with funding being sought); (2) enforcement of the daylighting law (curb painting/red curbs). The commission voted by voice to accept the log with the removal of the Roseville item and the addition of the daylighting enforcement item.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved unanimously.
  • Trail Naming: No vote; staff will proceed with community engagement and return for approval.
  • Red Light Camera Program: Commissioners provided supportive comments; no formal action required. Staff will continue community engagement, finalize procurement, and bring an impact report to council.
  • Bike Parking Program: Commissioners provided feedback on outreach and location recommendations; no formal action. Secure bike parking pilot locations to be determined by fall 2026, installation by spring 2027.
  • Commission Log: Motion passed to adopt the log with modifications: removal of the Roseville shelter item and addition of a daylighting enforcement item. Staff will agendize pending items.
  • Commissioner Comments: Vice Chair Gibson reported five pedestrian fatalities since the June 19 meeting, emphasizing the urgency of Vision Zero implementation. Chair Gonzalez noted that 2026 fatalities are on track to exceed the 32 total from 2025.
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at an unspecified time, with the next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026 (pending quorum).

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. Welcome to the Thursday, August 20th, 2026 meeting of the Active Transportation Commission. The meeting is now called order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioners, please unmute. Commissioner Hodell. Here. Commissioner Harris. Here. Vice Chair Gibson. Here. Commissioner Wadwani is absent. Commissioner Rissio Patel is absent. Commissioner Hopp. Here. Commissioner Tao is absent. Commissioner Rubenstein? Here. Commissioner Moore? Here. Commissioner Amin is absent. Commissioner Banks? Here. And Chair Gonzalez. Here. Thank you, Babu Quorum. Thank you. New script, folks. Listen up. I'd like to remind members of the public in attendance. Speaker slips are to be submitted digitally. You can register to speak by scanning the QR codes posted at the back of the chambers or through the kiosk. Submissions must be received prior to the item being called. After which you will have no further digital slips will be accepted. You will have two minutes to speak once you're called on. We're going to proceed with today's agenda, but first I'd like to ask if there's any volunteers for the land acknowledgement or the pledge of allegiance. Andor from the my fellow commissioners. Would anybody be willing to speak? You'll do the pledge. Anyone willing to do a land acknowledgement? I'll take your land acknowledgement. Uh, Vice Chair, you'll take care of the pledge. Thank you. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of the Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands. To the original people of this land, the Eastern people, the Southern Mayo, Valley and Plains Mewtwo, Irwin and Windu Peoples, and the people of the Wilston Rancheria Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe. 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 today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples, histories, contributions, and lives. Thank you. Pledge. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

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