Transportation Development Act Article 3 Gilroy BPAC.pdfJuly 29,2024
Re:Public Comment Item 7.1 Planning Commission Review of a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Gilroy Requesting the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Gilroy Planning Commission,
We are in support of the Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding request from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2025.The General Plan 2040 Mobility Element
provides the framework for decisions in Gilroy concerning the citywide transportation system.It seeks to
create a balanced transportation network that supports and encourages walking,bicycling,and transit
ridership.The goals and policies address a variety of topics,including multimodal transportation,
complete streets,pedestrian facilities,bikeways,public transit,vehicular transportation,parking,and
goods movement.The Mobility Element is drafted to be consistent with State mandates regarding
complete streets.M 1.7 Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)and greenhouse gas emissions by
developing a transportation network that makes it convenient to use transit,ride a bicycle,walk,or use
other non-automobile modes of transportation.
General Plan 2040 Mobility Element-Gilroy uses a complete streets approach to the design of its
transportation network.Complete streets are designed for all users in mind,including those of varying
abilities,and may include sidewalks,bicycle lanes,dedicated transit lanes,and safer intersections.
Careful planning and coordinated development of complete streets infrastructure can improve public
health by encouraging active lifestyles and improving roadway safety;it can provide economic benefits to
property owners and businesses;and it can decrease pollution.Policies in this section guide the overall
provision of a balanced multi-modal system of transportation facilities and services in Gilroy.
We are actively embracing,advancing ideas,and projects that promote the concept of free-range people
in the City of Gilroy.We advocate for building and planning that considers future generations as well as
current residents who don’t own cars.Advancing mobility options reflects what we are teaching the youth
in our community through Safe Routes to School and why we are nationally recognized as a Bicycle
Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists,as well as recognized by the World Health
Organization as an Age-Friendly Community.
Sincerely,
Gilroy Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Gilroy BPAC)
GilroyBPAC@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/GilroyBPAC
We are a community group actively embracing,advancing ideas,and projects that promote the concept of
free-range people in Gilroy.We support building projects that are energy resilient and promote the
reduction of greenhouse gasses (GHG).We are seeking your input whether you are a BMX rider,trail
runner,recreational bike rider,MTB rider,walker,and hiker!#GilroyBPAC
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