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BPAC recommends reappointing Commissioner Leah Melman as Sunnyvale's VTA BPAC representative; members discuss SB63, Foothill Expressway and OBAG funding
Summary
The commission voted to recommend Commissioner Leah Melman as Sunnyvale's representative to the VTA BPAC and received Melman's report on regional topics including the ABC plan, the Foothill Expressway feasibility study, SB63 funding language, and the OBAG grant cycle. The commission approved two procedural motions by roll call. (Recommendations to council; staff action.)
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission on March 19 unanimously recommended (by those present) that the Sunnyvale City Council appoint Commissioner Leah Melman as the city's representative to the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Golakakota moved the nomination, Commissioner Drew seconded, and the roll call vote recorded six "yes" votes and one absence. The staff noted the council's appointment is tentatively scheduled for the June 2 council meeting.
"I'm happy to continue to attend VTA BPAC and provide monthly updates to the commission," Melman said after the vote.
VTA BPAC report: regional plans and funding
Commissioner Melman summarized recent VTA BPAC discussions. Key items she highlighted:
- ABC (barriers/connection) plan: VTA is…
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