The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) meeting held on July 17, 2025, in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, focused primarily on the election of new leadership for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting commenced with a discussion on the nominations for the chair position, where Chair Bigel was nominated. After a roll call vote, Chair Bigel received support from several commissioners, resulting in his re-election as chair for the fiscal year starting July 2025 through June 2026.
Following the chair election, the commission moved on to the vice chair nominations. Commissioner Melman was nominated and accepted the position, with several commissioners expressing their support. A vote was conducted, and Commissioner Melman was elected as vice chair with a majority of votes in favor.
The meeting concluded with a reminder for the newly elected chair, Commissioner Wilson, to attend a required training course before officially assuming the chair role. The commission also noted that the vice chair could choose to attend the training if they had not done so previously.
Overall, the meeting successfully established the leadership for the BPAC, ensuring continuity and support for the commission's initiatives in promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility in Sunnyvale.