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Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

Monday, May 6, 2024 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Transportation and Environment Committee met to review updates on critical city infrastructure and safety projects, including sea level rise preparedness, traffic safety, and the BART Silicon Valley Extension. The meeting focused on status reports from various city departments to understand ongoing progress in transportation and environmental initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • Shoreline Levee and Sea Level Rise Status Report Accepted
  • Vision Zero Traffic Safety Update Received status report, including pedestrian safety pilot at Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue
  • BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 Extension Status report accepted
Agenda PDF

Agenda

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  2. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
  3. 1) Cable Channel 26, 2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia 4) By phone 888 475 4499. Webinar ID: 999 1832 2246. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Press *6 to unmute. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free). 5) By online https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/99918322246. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 16+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
  4. How to submit written Public Comment:
  5. 1) By email to tepubliccomment@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
  6. How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Committee Meeting:
  7. Fill out a Yellow Speaker's Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers.
  8. Call to Order and Roll Call
  9. Review of Work Plan
  10. 1. Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan Update.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept a status report on Shoreline Levee and Sea Level Rise. (Public Works/Environmental Services)

  11. Consent Calendar
  12. Reports to Committee
  13. 1. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Provide a status report on Vision Zero Traffic Safety, including an update on the pedestrian safety pilot at Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue. (Transportation/Police)

  14. 2. BART Silicon Valley Extension Status Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept a status report on the BART Silicon Valley Phase 2 extension. (Transportation/Public Works)

  15. Open Forum
  16. Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
  17. Adjournment
  18. Thank you for taking the time to attend today's meeting. For Committee meeting schedules, Agendas, Staff Reports, other associated documents and Committee contact information, please visit https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/council-committees. Click on the link for the Committee in which you are interested. Committee Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on Channel 26.
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