Loading...
06-13-2024 BPC Final Minutes1 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 FINAL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION June 13, 2024 Final Minutes The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Ilango Ganga, Hervé Marcy (C), Joel Wolf (VC), John Zhao Absent: Grace John Staff: David Stillman, Staff Liaison Others Present: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 15, 2024 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes MOTION: Vice Chair Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Ganga to approve the minutes as presented. MOTION PASSED: 3-0, John absent, Zhao abstain POSTPONEMENTS No Postponements ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None OLD BUSINESS 2. Vision Zero and Action Plan David Stillman, Transportation Manager gave a presentation on the Vision Zero Action Plan. Jennifer Shearin, public speaker spoke about the Vision Zero Action Plan. Seema Lindskog, public speaker spoke about the Vision Zero Action Plan. MOTION: Commissioner Zhao moved, seconded by Commissioner Ganga to recommend to the City Council adoption of Cupertino’s Draft Vision Zero Action Plan with the following changes: Page no. in VZ draft 2 From (in VZ draft 2) To Speed Management 35 Automated speed enforcement Automated speed enforcement (where permitted) Planned Projects 62 (Add end of planned projects section) The City of Cupertino is currently involved in a multi- jurisdictional study to create a shared vision for the future of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Speed Mitigating Measures 62-77 All Recommended Projects (Add in potential toolbox items) Under Speed Safety Improvements for each corridor add the toolbox items "Speed Limit Reduction-AB43", "Turn Calming Program", and "Automated Speed Enforcement (where permitted)” 62-63 Stevens Creek Blvd. and 70-71 Stelling Road (Add in potential toolbox items) Under Speed Safety Improvements add the toolbox item "Reduced Speed School Zone" 66-67 (Add in potential toolbox items) Under Speed Safety Improvements add the toolbox items 3 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 Blaney Avenue "Reduced Speed School Zone" and "Speed Cushions, Speed Humps and Tables" . 15 (para 3 & 4), 16 (para 3) and 109 (para 1) "desired operating speeds" [update language] "optimized safe and context-sensitive operating speed for all users" 15 (para 3 & 4), 16 (para 3) and 109 (para 1) (Add in AB43 guidance) [ADD] "Reevaluate the speed limits on major streets in business and residential areas and other stretches identified as “safety corridors” by applying the guidelines outlined in AB43." High Injury Intersections 62-63 Stevens Blvd. Intersections, 68-69 De Anza Blvd. Intersections, 70-71 Stelling Road Intersections, 72-73 Wolfe/Miller Intersections, 74-75 Bollinger Intersections (Add in potential toolbox items) Add the toolbox items “Pedestrian Refuge Islands”, “No Right Turn on Red”, and “Leading Pedestrian Interval”. High Injury Network Infrastructure Implementable Actions 86 (column 3) "Implement cost- effective safety enhancements, encompassing the installation of new road markings, signage, and minor adjustments to signals." [add additional items] "Implement cost- effective safety enhancements, such as the installation of new road markings, signage, plastic bollards, drop-in speed tables and minor adjustments to signals." Miller/Wolfe Recommended Project 72-73 "Wolfe Road serves as a crucial north-south arterial. This four...Miller Avenue is a north- south major collector..." [combine into one corridor and make correction] "Wolfe Road and Miller Avenue are a continuous north- south corridor. Wolfe Road serves as a crucial north-south arterial with a four-lane and six-lane divided roadway. It incorporates various safety measures, including green- painted bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks at some intersections. Miller Avenue is a four-lane divided roadway with no bike lanes and on-street parking in the portion north of Calle de Barcelona, becoming a four-lane undivided roadway with Class II bike lanes and on-street parking to the south of Calle de Barcelona. The speed limit on the corridor is 35 mph. From 2012 to 2021, a total of 108 collisions were reported on this corridor. Among these, 6 collisions were classified as KSI collisions. The leading causes of these fatal and severe injuries were identified as 4 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 unsafe speeding, driving/riding on the wrong side of the road, improper turning, automobile right-of-way violation, and a DUI." Stelling Recommended Project 70-71 "Stelling Road functions as a north-south collector, with the segment between Homestead Road and Stevens Creek Blvd. serving as a two-lane and a four-lane major collector with buffered Class II bike lanes, and a speed limit of 30 mph. The southern part transforms into a minor collector, characterized by a two-lane undivided roadway with center turn lanes at major intersections and buffer-separated Class II bike lanes on both sides, maintaining a speed limit of 30 mph. Between 2012 and 2021, a total of 76 injury collisions were reported, including 7 KSI collisions. Key contributors to these KSI incidents were improper turning, pedestrian right-of-way violations, and pedestrian code violations." " (corrections for lanes and speed limit) "Stelling Road functions as a north-south collector, with the segment between Homestead Road and Stevens Creek Blvd. serving as a two-lane and a four-lane major collector, with the southern part transforming into a minor collector, characterized by a two-lane undivided roadway with center turn lanes at major intersections. The corridor has buffered Class II bike lanes on both sides north of McClellan Road, and a combination of buffered and unbuffered south of McClellan Road. The speed limit is 30 mph north of Alves Drive, and 35mph south of Alves Drive. Between 2012 and 2021, a total of 76 injury collisions were reported, including 7 KSI collisions. Key contributors to these KSI incidents were improper turning, pedestrian right-of-way violations, and pedestrian code violations." Toolbox Ratings 34 (Protected bikeways- Low-cost option with plastic stubs or striping) "Protected bikeways- Low-cost option with plastic stubs or striping" [make item specific] Change to "Protected bikeways with plastic bollards or similar" 34 (Two-stage Turn Box) (Update efficacy) Lower efficacy to 2 [not used by vast majority of cyclists] 36 (Leading Pedestrian Interval) (Update efficacy) Lower efficacy to 1 [efficacy very different if used without no RTOR] Automated Vehicles 96 (last set of bullet points) “Getting people and goods and services to their ultimate destination requires a fine- grained approach in the urban landscape. Where these modes and services can be automated to minimize the risk of mistakes “Getting people and goods and services to their ultimate destination requires a fine-grained approach in the urban landscape. Automated modes and services have the potential to minimize the risk of mistakes resulting in a safer environment. Technology and actions include:” 5 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 results in a safer environment. This can be accomplished through:” 96 (last set of bullet points) " Autonomous Vehicles, Micro mobility, Drones " and "Continue to work with tech companies and organizations to pioneer autonomous vehicle testing and adoption to improve safety" [update for clarity] Eliminate the word "Drones". "■ Working with tech companies and organizations to pioneer autonomous vehicle testing and adoption to improve safety while protecting privacy. [ADD] ■ Pursuing vehicle automation and micro mobility adoption as a complement to rather than in replacement of improved public transportation and active transportation, with the goals of reduced VMT and risk of collisions." Vision Zero Task Force 94 (add item) 7. Improve speed data quality Action: Create annual report from speed-monitoring devices and any vehicle speed study reports on key corridors in the city. Outcome: Reliable data for speed of vehicles on key corridors. Aligning Existing Improvements with Vision Zero 15, bottom left paragraph (A correction: two sentences are repeated verbatim in the paragraph) Eliminate repetition starting with the word "Instead, the..." Resolution iii “Provide for ongoing evaluation and performance…” “Establish a Vision Zero Task Force to provide for ongoing evaluation and performance…” What is a Vision Zero Action Plan ii “A Vision Zero document typically encompasses a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while promoting safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all road users. The specific contents of a Vision Zero document can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the goals of the initiative, but here are some common elements often included:” “A Vision Zero document typically encompasses a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while promoting safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all road users. Cupertino’s Vision Zero document aligns with these goals, and includes the following elements:” 6 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 Acknowledgments I “City of Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Ilango Ganga John Zhao Hervé Marcy Joel Wolf Grace John” “City of Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Hervé Marcy - Chair Joel Wolf – Vice Chair Ilango Ganga John Zhao Grace John Jack Carter (former) Gerhard Eschelbeck (former) Erik Lindskog (former)” MOTION PASSED: 4-0, John absent NEW BUSINESS STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. Staff update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) NO ACTION TAKEN FUTURE AGENDA SETTING Work Plan • Bicycle Facilities – In Progress • Vision Zero – In Progress o Invite the City of Fremont to present on their Vision Zero Program (dependent on if a representative can join) • New Bicycle Pedestrian Plan (FY 24-25) • Rodrigues Avenue Update (August) Grants • Know/Understand Fed Grant Funding with Caltrans on updated bike-ped planning 7 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 • Understand/Educate on what funding standards are (Fed/State) Studies / Plans • Kennewick Drive/Homestead Road Study o Stop Gap Measures/Temporary Solutions • Study on McClellan Ave bike lanes in front of Monte Vista High School • Staff update - Rodrigues Ave Speed Study and Street Crossing Behavior-suggested for July meeting • Staff update - Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study • Examine Pedestrian Walkways for Safety • Install Bollards at existing buffered bike lanes (Public Request) • Path between Lincoln Elem and Monta Vista HS • Regnart Creek Trail Crossing at Blaney Avenue • Speed Limit Reduction Study on Blaney, Rodrigues, McClellan (Public Request) • Speed Limits Studies • Bollinger Road Corridor Projects • Staff update - Stevens Creek Boulevard, Phases 3 • Staff update - Safe Routes to School (SR2S) • Staff update – De Anza Blvd Buffered Bike Lanes • Carmen Road Bridge • I-280 Wolfe Interchange Education • Adult Bicycle Education • Impact of Semi-Rural Designation on Bike and Ped Projects/Priorities • Lead Pedestrian Walk Interval (LPI) – Start pedestrian green before vehicles Miscellaneous • Bicycle Licensing (Theft Prevention) 8 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Special Meeting June, 13 2024 • Review Progress toward BPC Objectives & Grant Applications (6 mo.) • Status – VTA BPAC Adult Bicycle Education (Lindskog) • Inventory of Traffic Lights (triggering traffic light from a detector) – Staff update o Is there a sensitivity setting? ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: ____________________________ David Stillman, Staff Liaison Note: Any attachments can be found on the Cupertino Website https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/agendas-minutes