BPC 01.19.2011 DRAFT MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
January 19, 2011
CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners James Wiant, Alan Takahashi, William Chan, Geoff Paulsen
Absent: Commissioner A4a>:lc Fantozzi w .
Staff: David Stillman
VISITORS:
Timm Borden, Director Public Works City of Cupertino.Vijon, Cupertino Citizen
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No Oral Communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None submitted
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1) VTA BPAC Update: Jim Wiant.
• Santa Clara County wide bicycle access plan was discussed. (Cross County Bike
Corridor Plan).
• County Rural Road access for organized group rides.
• Permanente Creek Trail extension, connecting Old Middlefield Way to the Google
Campus.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2) The Commission unanimously approved the December, 2010 minutes as written.
NEW BUSINE
3) Bubb and 011an Road Pedestrians in Cross Walk sign. The sign is located on south side
of Bubb road approaching McCellan Rd. The discussion focused on the excessive height of the
sign and the location of the sign is not optimal. The commission agreed to defer to the expertise
of the public works department to determine if the sign should remain, be removed, or be
relocated.
OLD BUSINESS
4) Bicycle Transportation Plan. The commission voted unanimously (5 -0) to adopt the Bicycle
Transportation plan with the potential minor additions from public feedback.
5) Bunny Run: Commissioner Takahashi briefed the commission on e -mail dialogue with the
city parks and recreation department with regard to incorporating a biking event with the Bunny
Run. The parks and recreation department felt it would be logistically challenging to add a
cycling event given the short time to the event and the staff needed insure the event was safe. An
idea of using bicycles to pace the run as opposed to a car was discussed with perhaps city council
or Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioners riding.
6) Hot List Review: The current revision of the hotlist has reviewed, and status of the actions on
the list was updated from public works.
7) Bicycle Friendly Community Application: The plan is ready for submittal with minor edits
with regard to bicycle parking. The application is due February 18 2011, the application is on
target to be submitted on time.
8) Suggested Routes to School Map: The commission discussed the maps that were marked up
by the commission and provided to public works. Public works now plans to review the maps
with the CUSD schools in Cupertino to insure that the schools agree with the recommended
routes to school. Specific mention of Regnart school with regard to potentially adding cross
walks to support safer walking to this school.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Election of new Chair
Bike Plan Review of potential additions.
Hot List Review
Update on I280 and Foothill bicycle improvements
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
Alan Takahashi, Commission Chair
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
13ICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
January 19, 2011
CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners James Wiant, Alan Takahashi. William Chan. Geoff Paulsen.
Mark I, antozzi
Absent:
Staff: David Stillman
VISITORS:
Timm Borden, Director Public Works City of Cupertino and Vijon, Cupertino Citizen
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No Oral Communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None submitted
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1) VTA BPAC Update: Jim Wiant.
• Santa Clara County wide bicycle access plan was discussed. (Cross County Bike
Corridor Plan).
• County Rural Road access for organized group rides.
• Permanente Creek Trail extension, connecting Old Middlefield Way to the Google
Campus.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2) The Commission unanimously approved the December, 2010 minutes as written.
NEW BUSINESS
3) Bubb and McClellan Road Pedestrians in Cross Walk sign. The sign is located on south side
of Bubb road approaching McCellan Rd. The discussion focused on the excessive height of the
sign and the location of the sign is not optimal. The commission agreed to defer to the expertise
of the public works department to determine if the sign should remain; be removed, or be
relocated.
OLD BUSINESS
4) Bicycle Transportation Plan. The commission voted unanimously (5 -0) to adopt the Bicycle
Transportation plan with the potential minor additions from public feedback.
5) Bunny Run: Commissioner Takahashi briefed the commission on e -mail dialogue with the
city parks and recreation department with regard to incorporating a biking event with the Bunny
Run. The parks and recreation department felt it would be logistically challenging to add a
cycling event given the short time to the event and the staff needed insure the event was safe. An
idea of using bicycles to pace the run as opposed to a car was discussed with perhaps city council
or Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioners riding.
6) Hot List Review: The current revision of the hotlist has reviewed, and status of the actions on
the list was updated from public works.
7) Bicycle Friendly Community Application: The plan is ready for submittal with minor edits
with regard to bicycle parking. The application is due February 18°i 2011, the application is on.
target to be submitted on time.
8) Suggested Routes to School Map: The commission discussed the maps that were marked up
by the commission and provided to public works. Public works now plans to review the maps
with the CUSD schools in Cupertino to insure that the schools agree with the recommended
routes to school. Specific mention of Regnart school with regard to potentially adding cross
walks to support safer walking to this school.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Election of new Chair
Bike Plan Review of potential additions.
Hot List Review
Update on I280 and Foothill bicycle improvements
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
Alan Takahashi, Commission Chair