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5/1/2026, 2:33:31 AM
A tragic fatal accident in January 2026 that claimed two lives near a Gilroy school galvanized the city and school district into action. In a joint meeting on February 4, Gilroy Unified School District board members and…
Traffic / congestion
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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Gilroy, traffic and congestion concerns remain focused on pedestrian safety near schools following a fatal accident in January 2026. The city and Gilroy Unified School District have committed to collaborative efforts to address safety at school crossings.
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- A tragic accident near a Gilroy school prompted joint action by the City Council and school board in early February.
- The issue of pedestrian safety at school crossings is an active concern within the city.
- No new city council meetings or agenda items specifically addressing traffic congestion were recorded this week.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-22 meeting centered on Publication Strategy for 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee Announcements on Public Hearing/Audit Results..…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
12: Review the Committee Work Plan. (Starostina)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
12: Review the Committee Work Plan. (Starostina)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
11: 2016 Measure B Audit & Recommendation Resolution Log Status
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
11: 2016 Measure B Audit and Recommendation Resolution Log Status Add-On
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
7: Performance Audit Report on 2016 Measure B Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
5: Receive Chairperson Report. (Verbal Report) (Pfendt)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
VTA MBCOC Performance Audit Final Report - 4.8.26
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-22
9: Publication Strategy for 2016 Measure B Citizens' Oversight Committee Announcements on Public Hearing/Audit Results and Issuance of Annual Report, All Covering Fiscal Year 2025
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