BPC 02-19-03CUPEI TINO
THE REGULAR MINUTES OF
THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Wednesday Febmary 19,2003
Conference Room A
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torte Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
Mr. Joe Walton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Staff: Goepfert, Arrants
Commissioners: Mr. David Greenstein, Ms. Hua Julia Fu, Mr. Geoffrey Paalsen, and Mr. Robert
Levy, Mr. Joe Walton
Citizen: Ms. Anne Ng, Mr. Jim Stallman, City of Saratoga CBPAC and SVBC President
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of January 8,2002 were approved
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS _ Ann Ng suggested an application for the League of American
Bicyclists be submitted, Chair Walton requested it be placed on the next agenda. Ms. Ng
requested an update to the Stevens Canyon road widening project and the status of a memorial
plaque for Jeff Steinwedel. Mr. Goepfert gave an update with completion expected this April.
OLD BUSINESS -
Walkability Projects - A general discussion followed. Commissioner Levy suggested that
the commission define "walkablility". Vice Chair Greenstein and Commissioner Levy
submitted a list identifying areas to target in Cupertino. Commissioner Levy suggested,
due to the current budget constraints that focus be on smaller projects such as sidewalk
repair, or signal timing favoring bicyclists and pedestrians. Vice Chair Greenstein agreed
that walkability guidelines by the commission be addressed. Commissioner Paulsen
suggested standards be developed and to consider breaking these standards into 3
groupings - 1. Standards encompassing maintenance, new construction and upgrades. 2.
_Position or philosophy on projects and 3. Advocate for actual projects. Chair Walton
suggested the lists submitted by Greenste~n and Levy be reviewed by all commissioners
and defining "walkability" by the commission be set on the next agenda in March.
BPC Goals for 2003 - A general discussion regarding Vice Chair Greenstein's list of
2003 goals followed. Commissioner Levy made some wording changes to titles. Vice
Chair Greenstein gave a brief on the development of the goals for 2003 by using the
Cupertino Pedestrian Transportation Plan and the Cupertino Pedestrian Guidelines as a
general source. A discussion of these two publications followed. Vice Chair will make
edits and suggested the goals for 2003 be adopted at the next meeting. Chair Walton
made a motion to adopt the Goals for 2003 at the next meeting, Commissioner Fu
seconded this motion and all commissioners were in favor. Staff noted this for the March
agenda.
NEW BUSINESS -
Review Joint Projects with Los Alms
a. Deferred to later date. Chair Walton will contact Curt Riffle, member of Los
Altos BPAC
Identification and Discussion of Regnart Trail Options - Update on Stream
Reconnaissance -
a. Commissioner gave a presentation, handed out the white paper prepared by
Commissioners Levy and Paulsen. Fellow commissioners commended
commissioners Levy and Panlsen for their comprehensive and detailed
assessment of the trail route. A general discussion followed with focus on the
next step in proceeding with notifying the City Council and the public, especially
the adjacent property owners, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Commissioner Levy prepared a mock-up of a possible pamphlet or flyer for
general information purposes.
TFCA Grant Cycle 2003-04
a. Mr. Goepfert gave an overview of the grant being sponsored by the City, and
prepared by Stephen Blaylock of Altrans, for eco-passes for students of Foothill
and DeAnza colleges. The passes will provide a transportation alternative,
reducing vehicular traffic on campus.
4. Pedestrian Crossing at Stevens Creek Blvd@ Hwy 85 on-ramp
a. Mr. Goepfert briefed the commissioners regarding the status of this item. A
general discussion followed. Staff presented the option of installing a "PED
XING" sign in advance of the free right turn for the west bound direction of the
on ramp. Commissioners rejected this idea and suggested either a signal be
provided, stopping the right turn traffic only when a pedestrian uses a pedestrian
button to cross. Or to reconfignre the comer to reduce the curb radius and
"tighten-up" the comer. I was agreed that this is frequent pedestrian crossing to
the Senior Center and a popular shopping center, The Oaks, which has a movie
theater, restaurants, coffee shop and a variety of popular stores.
5. Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge - Design Consultant Selection
a. Mr. Goepfert briefed the commissioners on the status of the Mary Avenue
Footbridge project. Request for proposals (RFP's) were advertised and 7
submittals were received. These were narrowed to 4 prospective consultants. An
interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 6th. Mr. Goepfert
requested a commissioner be at this meeting, suggesting the Chair or any other
member attend. Chair Walton volunteered to participate in the interview process.
6. San Tomas Aquino-Saratoga Trail
a. Mr. Goepfert updated the commissioner to the status of the trail. With a 90%
completion and ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, March 15t~.
b. Ms. Ng requested the crossing on Lawrence Expressway at Mitty Avenue be
studied, and advocated by the Cupertino BPC. Chair Walton agreed and
requested this be placed on for a future agenda item. Mr. Goepfert suggested a
letter drafted by Chair Walton and himself to the Santa Clara County
Transportation Department, indicating support for the crossing.
Other Items and Open Discussions -
a. Update of Cupertino Pedestrian Guidelines
b. The Segway - discussion of future guidelines within the city
c. Possible participation in local elementary school's Discovery Day to provide
education for safe walking and bicycling to elementary school students.
d. Coordinating and arranging for the upcoming Bike to Work Week scheduled in
May.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business or public comment; Chair Walton adjourned the meeting at
10:00p.m. The next Committee meeting will be on Wednesday March 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.,
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Diane Arrants