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Matter CC 24-369

Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan Update.

Transportation Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) Agenda Ready Introduced 12 Aug 2024
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File
CC 24-369
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
12 Aug 2024
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:21

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Public Comment

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Diane Solomon, representing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), submitted public comments to the City of San José Transportation and Environment Committee. The comments addressed several issues including the need for full funding of the Better Bike Plan 2025 and Vision Zero Program, the importance of reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by prioritizing the bicycle network, and the need for safer access to the airport for pedestrians and cyclists. Solomon also highlighted issues with the 311 app and urged for improvements in city infrastructure, including the designation of King Road as a 'Grand Boulevard.'

Key points
  • Request for full funding of Better Bike Plan 2025 and Vision Zero Program.
  • Emphasis on reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by prioritizing bicycle network funding.
  • Call for safer access to the airport for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Concerns about the 311 app's efficiency and disconnects with city departments.
  • Request for King Road to be designated as a 'Grand Boulevard.'
Limitations
  • The text includes placeholders and unresolved sections, such as the date of the meeting and specific details about the 311 app issues.
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the disconnects mentioned regarding the 311 app.

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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Diane Solomon Monday, August 12, 2024 8:06 AM TEPublicComment Smith, Ryan; Laveroni, Kyle Public Comment For August 12 T&E Committee From BPAC [External Email] Dear City of San José Transportation and Environment Committee, I] Public Comment for Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan. My name is Diane Solomon, I’m here on behalf of your Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Our mission is to help you improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety within our City, based upon our experience. First, we respectfully request that going forward the City’s Plan includes the fully funding and capital budgeting of Better Bike Plan 2025 and the Vision Zero Program. Last year traffic fatalities exceeded homicides. This year will likely be no different. Second, thank you for using the Vehicle Miles Traveled [VMT] metric. You can do more for our City! Please seek to decrease VMT. You can do this and do it quicker if you prioritize building out the bicycle network and making this network’s funding a priority. Third, your BPAC is your advisory committee. Please let your BPAC help you and our City integrate our City’s bicycle and pedestrian...