BPC 01-16-08MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
January 16, 2008
CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Paulsen, Koski, Walton, Armstrong
Absent: Wiant
Staff: David Stillman, Senior Civil Engineer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications, but regarding a topic of past written communications, the
Bollinger Bridge, the signs should be okay now.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Commission approved the December 19, 2007 minutes as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan Update
The City of Cupertino is posting the VTA map online. VTA has taken over the funding for this,
along with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Commissioner Walton handed out his
completed Chapter 5 of the Plan. Commissioner Paulsen will work with Senior Civil Engineer David
Stillman on the maps and the format of the charts for the various projects. The VTA bikeway map
will be online soon on the City website. Mr. Stillman will also re-visit the cost estimates for the
various proposed projects in the Plan, as well as the potential grant funding sources. He is also to be
the recipient (via e-mail) of the Plan chapters as they are completed.
2. Mary Ave Bicycle Footbridge Update
Mr. Stillman provided a brief update of the Bridge project, which is progressing smoothly. A "Notice
to Proceed" was issued to the contractor, and CalTrans has issued the all-important Encroachment
Permit. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bridge was announced for Thursday, January 24 at
2:00 at the Cupertino side of the bridge. Completion of the Bridge is expected in the spring of 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Bicycle/Pedestrian Commission Goals for 2008.
Reduce Tri-School area congestion. Suggestions included developing a Plan that might include a
pledge to not drive, and two-tiered drop-off areas (a nearby one for carpools, a farther one for solo
drop-offs). Improve walkability in general throughout the City. (Get specific suggestions from
Council members.) Tree-planting may be a part of this, in conjunction with the Planning and Public
Works Departments -and perhaps involving Block Captains. Low-cost traffic circles in lower traffic
areas, especially along bike routes. Place an article in the Cupertino Scene every other month. This
might include links to various web sites -and publicizing various topics -such as a campaign to
reduce the encroachment of vegetation onto sidewalks. Help promote bicycling and walking at the
upcoming Apple campus. Prepare for the increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic from the new
bridge. Mr. Stillman has worked on this, and Commissioner Walton has an idea for a designated bike
route on the West side of the De Anza College campus.
4. Summary of Staff s presentation to City Council regarding school busing in the Tri-School
area.
Staff reported to the City Council that busing would be too expensive.
Status of "Safe Routes to School" cards developed by Public Works.
Item was deferred.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Update to the Bicycle Transportation Plan -Pedestrian Guidelines
• Goals for 2008
• Update on the Mary Avenue Footbridge Project
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Geoff ey P lsen -Commissioner