REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Scott L. MOzier, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: jill m. Gormley, TE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
ANDREINA AGUILAR, Chief Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
Title
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Biannual Report (October 2025 through March 2026) (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council review and accept the ATAC’s biannual report, which provides an overview of activities for the period between October 2025 and March 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 8, 2002, the City Council voted 7-0 to establish the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), formerly known as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), along with its charter and by-laws. The ATAC was created to advise the Council on bicycle and pedestrian matters citywide, with the goal of ensuring that Public Works projects are designed and implemented with careful consideration for bicyclists and pedestrians.
This biannual report provides an overview of the ATAC’s activities and accomplishments from October 2025 through March 2026. The ATAC’s intent is to continue providing these reports to the Council on a biannual basis.
BACKGROUND
On October 8, 2002, the City Council voted 7-0 to establish the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), along with the charter and by-laws guiding its role in advising the Council on bicycle and pedestrian matters throughout the City. On May 25, 2023, the Council approved a resolution renaming the BPAC to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). This change was in name only, as the committee continued to advance its longstanding goals of promoting safety and ensuring thoughtful consideration of bicycle and pedestrian needs in the design and implementation of all Public Works projects affecting these users. The ATAC meets monthly and is composed of a representative for each Council District as well as two (2) Mayoral appointees.
Between October 2025 and March 2026, four (4) task force committees were formed to support strategic planning for citywide events. These included the World Day of Remembrance Task Force, Bicycle Parking Task Force, Biannual Report Task Force, and Bike Month Task Force. During this period, ATAC coordinated the World Day of Remembrance event held on November 16, 2025, honoring bicyclists and pedestrians who were victims of vehicle collisions in Fresno.
Through the objectives of the ATAC Charter, members participated in a variety of interactive and exciting events to promote active transportation facilities, education, and community in the City of Fresno. ATAC provided letters of support for grant applications for projects with bicycle and pedestrian components. In addition, members were active in various capacities throughout the community, leading bike rides and repair clinics, being involved in various plan updates, and conducting advocacy. ATAC has been active in the City’s planning efforts for the Active Transportation Plan Update and the Vision Zero Action Plan. Members continue to serve as a voice to help build a connected network and to make every street as safe as possible for the City’s most vulnerable users with a goal of zero traffic related deaths. Committee members continue to be passionate in their effort to ensure that safety and consideration of bicyclists and pedestrians are included in the planning and design of capital improvement projects.
Goals for the next six months include filling in vacancies on the committee, continuing ATAC’s involvement in the Active Transportation Plan update and Vision Zero Action Plan, and providing ongoing support to grant applications for active transportation projects.
Of particular interest to the ATAC are the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities occurring within the city limits. Based on monthly activity reports, the following are the number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities by year:
• 2025 - Pedestrian 28, Bicyclist 3
• 2026 - Pedestrian 1, Bicyclist 0 (January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026)
Per the charter, the ATAC is tasked with reviewing matters related to walking and bicycling, including the following:
• Provide input into the development and review of the comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian goals, objectives, and policies (i.e. General Plan, Specific Plans, ATP)
• Work with the City to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety
• Review and comment on the functional classification and physical condition of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Identify road hazards, obstruction, site access restrictions, and circulation impediments as they affect cyclists and pedestrians
• Identify the current provisions of bicycle parking facilities within the City and recommend appropriate bicycle technology and locations which would increase use of bicycles
• Review all projects that fall within the City’s jurisdiction insofar as they relate to bicycling and walking
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding safety issues for all types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Make recommendations on capital improvements to increase the use and safety of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Participate in the review, prioritizing and recommendations of bicycle and pedestrian projects for funding under either Capital Improvement Programs, designated Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds or other district, county, state or federal bicycle and pedestrian grant programs
• Provide input to the City, County, and Police Department regarding enforcement provisions of the vehicle code pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and pedestrians, bicycle parking security and theft prevention, legislation regarding bicycle and pedestrian travel in the City of Fresno
• Participate in the City’s effort to promote operator awareness and competence through education programs, coordinating with County projects where available
• Participate in the City’s effort to promote bicycling and walking as viable forms of urban transportation and recreation
• Participate in other local, regional or statewide bicycle and walking promotion activities and take a leadership role in planning and implementing Bike to Work Day/Week in May
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, the biannual report does not qualify as a “project” as defined by CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because the biannual report does not include a bid or award a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
The biannual report was completed within the operating budget of the Public Works Department. There will be no additional impact on the General Fund.
Attachment:
ATAC Biannual Report October 2025 - March 2026