BPC 04-21-10 //
CUPERTINO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
April 21, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chan, Fantozzi, Paulsen, Takahashi, Wiant
Absent: None
Staff: Stillman, Absent as Planned
VISITORS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: NONE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communication from Joe Walton, regarding the Bike to Work Day, was
postponed until Old Business.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Receive VTA BPAC Update (Wiant)
The special meeting of April 7 featured Gary Richards, Mr. Roadshow
( www .mercurynews.com /mrroadshow), who discussed his daily article: its history
and important public issues throughout his 25 years as Mr. Roadshow. Two current
public issues is that San Mateo country has enabled traffic light cameras that has
caused many motorists to receive citations for traffic -stop violations, and caused a
backlash of comments regarding the similar violations of bicyclists without citation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. March 17, 2010
The Commission approved the 17 March 2010 minutes as written with an attachment
of the Hot List.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Over/Under Ride
To celebrate the many non - motorized Across Barrier Connections (ABCs) opened in
Santa Clara County over the last few years, the County's Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (a.k.a. VTA BPAC,
http: // www. vta. org /schedules/bikeways bpac.html ) and SVBC are sponsoring the
second annual self - guided "Over and Under Tour" on Saturday May 15 as part of the
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Mattson Technology San Jose ViaVelo (see http: / /bikesiliconvalley.org /out2010 for
additional information and maps).
The tour map (http: / /bikesiliconvalley.org /files /out2010flyer.pdf) includes a slight
detour from Homestead to the midpoint of the Mary Ave. Footbridge, a turn around,
and exit back to Homestead for the tour continuation.
Not action was requested or required.
OLD BUSINESS
4. Bike to Work Day
Plans for a successful Quinlan Energizer Station are well underway:
• Joe Walton has agreed to prepare request letters to Hobee's and the Roasted
Coffee Bean for the Chairman's signature as well as preparing sign -in and
route information for those riders wishing to contribute such information.
• Public Works will provide two tables and some chairs, barriers to the Stelling
Rd. entrance to Quinlan, and trip tally- takers.
• Commissioner Wiant presented to the Commissioners an article that has been
provided and agreed for publication by the Cupertino Scene and Cupertino
Courier, and will provide a covered pavilion for use at the Quinlan Energizer
Station.
• All Commissioners plan to participate: Commissioner Chan will assist with
tear down at 9:00 AM, others, from 6:00 AM onward.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Bicycle Transportation Plan: Community Distribution and Review Plan
Earth Day Middle School (Walk One Week) Results
Bike to Work Day: Statistics
Pedestrian Transportation Plan: Other Commission as well as City Staff Alignments
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm
SUBMITTED BY: James Wiant
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