Active Transportation Advisory Committee
TL;DR
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee held a meeting on August 26, 2026, to discuss bicycle infrastructure, school transportation safety, and various capital projects. The agenda included appointing a representative to a Mobility Design Guide committee, discussing protected bicycle parking initiatives, and reviewing updates on railroad crossings and grade separation projects.
Key Decisions
- Appoint ATAC Representative to Mobility Design Guide Stakeholder Advisory Committee Action item scheduled for discussion
- Approve World Day of Remembrance 2026 Event Details Action item scheduled for discussion and approval
- Discussion on Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force Discussion item (no vote recorded)
- Review 20 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit in School Zones Discussion item for staff report
- Updates on Figarden/BNSF Railroad Crossing and West Belmont Grade Separation Discussion and information item
Agenda
- PUBLIC ADVISORY:
- THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE WELCOMES YOU TO CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM #2165, LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Committee meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways:
- 1) Participate In Person: City Hall, Conference Room #2165, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
- a) To speak during a Committee meeting in person, you may approach the speaker table upon the Chair’s call for public comments.
- 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GazI8z1bT2uQByM7pqmyFg
- a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting.
- b) To speak during a Committee meeting, while attending remotely in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen.
- PUBLIC COMMENTS –
- a) Unless otherwise announced, all public speakers will be limited to 3 minutes.
- b) Those addressing the Committee must state their name for the record.
- c) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the Chair.
- d) All participants will be on mute until called upon at which point they will be asked to unmute.
- SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS – Residents may also email agenda related documents and comments to be read during the meeting at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard.
- a) Email Comments to: ActiveTransportation@fresno.gov
- b) Emails should include the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, the agenda date, and the related agenda item number, in the subject line of your email.
- c) Emails will be a maximum of 150 words.
- d) All comments received will be distributed to the Committee prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the official record.
- VIEWING CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS (non-participatory) – For your convenience, there are several ways to view Committee meetings live:
- 1. Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/gov/
- 2. Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99
- Should any of the viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Committee meeting will continue uninterrupted. Committee meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the City Hall, Conference Room #2165.
- The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The meeting room is physically accessible. Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with ADA, if, as an attendee or participant at the meeting, you need additional accommodations such as interpreters, signers, assistive listening devices, or the services of a translator, please contact the Public Works Department at ActiveTransportation@fresno.gov or 559-621-8650. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
- PAGE BREAK
- CALL TO ORDER.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
- 3.A. Approval of the regular meeting minutes of July 22, 2026.Action Item
- UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT.
- Members of the public may address the ATAC regarding items that are not listed on the agenda. Each person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Anyone wishing to be placed on an agenda for a specified topic should contact the Traffic Operations and Planning Office at least seven (7) days prior to the desired date. ATAC action on unscheduled items, if any, shall be limited to referring the item to a future meeting.
- OTHER BUSINESS.
- 5.A. Appoint ATAC Representative to Serve on the Mobility Design Guide Stakeholder Advisory Committee. (Public Works Department)Action Item
- 5.B. Updates on (1) Figarden/BNSF At Grade RR Crossing; (2) West Belmont Grade Separation; (3) August’s Capital Projects Summary. (Public Works Departments)Discussion Item
- TASK FORCE REPORTS.
- 6.A. Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force.Discussion Item
- 6.B. Actions pertaining to the World Day of Remembrance 2026 Task Force: Approve Event Details and related attachments.Action Item
- 6.C. Discussion on the Safe Routes to School Task Force.Discussion Item
- MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS.
- STAFF REPORTS.
- 8.A Discussion on Grants Updates. (Public Works Department)Discussion Item
- 8.B. Discussion on the 20 Miles Per Hour Prima Facie Speed Limit in School Zones. (Public Works Department)Discussion Item
- 8.C. Update on the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Grant for West of 99.Discussion Item
- 8.D. Presenting on August’s Traffic Collision Report.Discussion Item
- ADJOURNMENT.
- 2026 ATAC Meeting Schedule
- September 23, 2026 (Regular Meeting) October 28, 2026 (Regular Meeting) December 9, 2026 (Regular Meeting)