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Sunnyvale previews beta active‑transportation map and names new planner to coordinate Safe Routes work
Summary
Public Works demonstrated a beta online mapping tool that tracks bikeways built before 2020, recently implemented facilities, and planned projects; the city introduced Jose, the new active transportation planner, who will expand the tool and coordinate Safe Routes to School work and grant pursuit.
City staff introduced a new active‑transportation planner and a beta online mapping tool intended to increase transparency about the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) implementation.
Public Works Director Chip Taylor and Jose, the city's new active transportation planner, demonstrated a four‑tab mapping interface showing: bikeways in place before 2020; projects implemented since 2020; a statistics tab (miles installed and other indicators, work in progress); and a project‑status tab staff plans to add (planning/design/construction stages). Jose described the tool as a "living document" and said staff would continue to add pedestrian and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements and improve filters and overlays.
Council members asked for specific features. Council member Mellinger urged overlay capability (proposed vs. existing bikeways on one map), filtering by facility class, accessibility improvements for users with disabilities, and a stronger emphasis on pedestrian and SRTS projects. Staff said these items are on the road map and that Jose will work with IT and BPAC to refine the tool. Jose said he will coordinate with schools and Safe Routes to School staff and will pursue grant opportunities for higher‑priority projects.
Public commenters supported design review and BPAC input being integrated into the tool. Charlene L urged that the active‑transportation planner perform design reviews against NACTO and Caltrans guidance and that the map include a searchable project list in addition to graphical overlays.
Staff indicated the ATP document is scheduled for a broader revisit in the coming years (the original ATP envisioned a roughly 10‑year cadence for full updates), while annual or interim updates and mapping will be provided as part of continued implementation and reporting.
The council thanked staff for publishing a beta product and for the early public preview. Staff said the online map will go live in beta soon and will be iteratively improved.
