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Active Transportation Plan Implementation

Summary

The committee will receive the final progress report for the Safe Routes to School program for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

At a glance

Total mentions
29
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Requires future capital improvement program funding for top-priority corridor projects.

✅Who benefits

Students, parents, and school staff navigating to and from local campuses.

⚠️Who could be affected

Motorists who may experience roadway adjustments or reduced parking capacity along priority corridors.

Mentions & discussions (18)

MeetingOct 28, 2026

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee — October 28, 2026

The committee will receive the final progress report for the Safe Routes to School program for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Mountain View PatchOct 21, 2026

🌱 Patch AM: How will Mountain View’s new transportation chief change your daily commute?

What's up Mountain View! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:How will Mountain View's new transportation...

Mountain View PatchOct 15, 2026

🌱 Patch AM: What Mountain View’s new bike and pedestrian plan means for you

Greetings Mountain View! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️ In today's newsletter:What Mountain View's new bike and pedestrian plan means for youWhich pickleball ...

Mountain View PatchOct 14, 2026

🌱 Patch AM: How will Mountain View’s new bike and pedestrian plan change your streets?

Cheers Mountain View! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️ In today's newsletter:How will Mountain View's new bike and pedestrian plan change your str...

Mountain View VoiceOct 13, 2026

Mountain View greenlights long-anticipated pedestrian, bicycle plan

A cyclist on Middlefield Road near California State Route 237 in Mountain View on July 10. Photo by Seeger Gray. For years, Mountain View has been working on a roadmap to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety t...

MeetingSep 22, 2026approved

City Council — September 22, 2026

The city approved a comprehensive Active Transportation Plan to guide multi-modal transit, bike lanes, and pedestrian safety improvements over the next decade. Residents voiced strong support for safe walking and biking infrastructure while addressing regional connectivity.

MeetingAug 31, 2026

Council Transportation Committee — August 31, 2026

The city reviewed its comprehensive long-range plan to guide walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure and policies over the next two decades.

MeetingAug 18, 2026

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee — August 18, 2026

The city has finalized its long-range Active Transportation Plan to guide walking, bicycling, and rolling improvements over the next decades. The committee recommended its adoption to the City Council with minor modifications.

San José SpotlightJul 28, 2026

Mountain View bike lane project draws mixed reviews - San José Spotlight

Mountain View’s redesign of California Street is garnering mixed reviews, with residents split over the move to reduce driving lanes and parking to make way for new protected bike lanes.

Mountain View VoiceJul 28, 2026

Mountain View bike lane project draws mixed reviews

Mountain View bike lane project draws mixed reviews Mountain View Voice

MeetingJun 16, 2026

Council Transportation Committee — June 16, 2026

The city is reviewing its comprehensive Active Transportation Plan to guide future walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure. Residents and advisory groups provided input on safety, equity, and design standards.

MeetingMay 12, 2026

City Council — May 12, 2026

The city is implementing a new TDM ordinance to standardize trip reduction targets, monitoring, and strategies for new developments across Mountain View. While supporters praise the move toward sustainable mobility and lower emissions, callers and council members raised concerns about parking spillover and costs for families.

MeetingMay 5, 2026

Council Transportation Committee — May 5, 2026

The city is moving forward with safety upgrades on Middlefield Road, including Class 4 protected bike lanes and roadway resurfacing. However, staff rejected a road diet after finding it would cause severe traffic congestion and slower emergency response times.

MeetingApr 29, 2026

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee — April 29, 2026

The city is updating its Active Transportation Plan to guide bike and pedestrian infrastructure and policies for the next decade. Residents and committee members pushed for stronger policy standards, clearer metrics, and actionable implementation timelines.

MeetingFeb 25, 2026

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee — February 25, 2026

Staff reviewed the work plan and upcoming milestones for the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and the Middlefield Complete Streets project, highlighting opportunities for public review and conceptual design input.

San José SpotlightDec 9, 2025

Mountain View plans to widen crosswalks at downtown intersections

Mountain View plans to widen crosswalks at downtown intersections San José Spotlight

San José SpotlightDec 1, 2025

Mountain View approves Shoreline pathway improvements

Mountain View approves Shoreline pathway improvements San José Spotlight

Mountain View VoiceApr 3, 2025

Construction begins to add bike lanes, reduce driving lanes on California Street

Construction begins to add bike lanes, reduce driving lanes on California Street Mountain View Voice

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