REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Update on City Position as Part of Envision Silicon Valley and the Proposed 2016 Transportation Ballot Measure (Information Only)
Report
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2015, the City held a four topic Council Study Session, including a discussion on "Transportation Initiatives and Proposed Ballot Measure." As part of that discussion staff provided updates on the proposed 2016 transportation ballot measure, the Envision Silicon Valley process, the City's priorities for transportation funding, and an update on coordination with the North County and West Valley cities. The City priorities for funding are as follows:
* Construction funding for 101/237/Mathilda Interchange
* Lawrence Expressway grade separations within Sunnyvale
* Bike and pedestrian funding
* Maximize pavement/flexible funding
* Competitive funding for Cal train grade separations
On February 9, 2016, staff provided an update on a proposal developed by the North County and West Valley Cities. The proposal included an advocacy position for funding categories and levels (Attachment 1) as part of the proposed measure. Council supported the categories as listed in the proposal, but not any specific funding allocations. In addition, Council supported adding a category for low/wage earner social justice issues.
Staff participates on a monthly basis in the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). As part of the TAC, staff has continued to work with other cities in the County to develop a draft category and funding proposal for the proposed measure. Ultimately the TAC proposal would be forwarded to VTA commission and the VTA Board for their consideration.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Chapter 3, Land Use and Transportation, Goal LT-1 - Coordinated Regional Planning - Protect and sustain high quality of life in Sunnyvale by participating in coordinated land use and transportation planning in the region
General Plan, Chapter...
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