BPC 11-16-2011 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
November 16,2011
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CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Mark Fantozzi, Ashish Kolli, Alan Takahashi, Jill Mitsch, William
Chan
Absent: None
Staff: David Stillman
VISITORS:
Jim Wiant, VTA BPAC
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Stillman mentioned that hardcopies of the Cupertino Bikeways Map will be available soon
for distribution.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1) Receive VTA BPAC Report: Jim Wiant
Mr. Wiant reported on activities relating to the Stevens Creek Trail, the CA-85 and US-101
express lanes, CA-9 safety improvements between Los Gatos and Saratoga, the Page
Mill/Moody intersection, and pedestrian transportation plan guidelines.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2) September 21, 2011
The Commission corrected the September 21, 2011 minutes as follows:
• Correct name for the bridge
• Correct spelling for Anne Ng
• Approval of minutes should not show abstention since commissioner was absent
The Commission approved the minutes as corrected unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
3) Bike Event& Education Discussion
Commissioner Takahashi reported that he met with Parks and Recreation staff. He had
previously secured free access to De Anza College on any weekend day which does not conflict
with the flea market. Parks and Recreation staff rejected the idea to add a bicycle ride to the Big
Bunny Fun Run at this time. In addition, the 2012 Fun Run is on the same day as a De Anza flea
market. Commissioner Takahashi will follow up by contacting Director Linder to see if there is
long term interest from Parks and Recreation to organize a bicycle event.
Commissioner Chan reported that he and Mr. Wiant held a bicycle safety event at Lincoln during
the school's book fair.
4) Stevens Creek Trail/Los Altos BPAC
Mr. Stillman had forwarded Los Altos BPAC commissioner Chris Hlavka to Commissioner
Chan to discuss the Stevens Creek Trail project. Commissioner Chan spoke with Ms. Hlavka by
phone. Los Altos BPAC is interested in forming a multi-city commission to work on the trail
project. There is currently a multi-city committee at a higher level that the City is already
involved in. Commissioner Takahashi will follow up with Councilman Mahoney and/or City
staff member Gail Seeds to see if the Commission should also get involved.
5) Hyannisport Bike Improvements
Mr. Stillman reported on a change for improving safety, brought to him by Captain Neusel and
the Public Safety Commission. The change would provide a separated bike lane on Hyannisport.
His feedback was that there were unsafe aspects to that design. The Commission agreed that this
design proposal was not desirable. Commissioner Chan will look into restarting the conversation
with Kennedy and/or CUSD to add bike racks to the Hyannisport side of campus to help reduce
the bike/car conflicts.
6)Rodrigues Bike Lane *Action Item*
Mr. Stillman presented proposed plans for bike lanes on Rodrigues between De Anza and Tone.
There is adequate width to add the lanes with minimal impact. Commissioner Takahashi moved
that the Commission approve the plan and recommend to City Council the bike lanes as
presented. Commissioner Kolli seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
7) Pedestrian Transportation Guidelines
Mr. Wiant provided the Commission with several copies of the VTA document "Pedestrian
Transportation Guidelines." One item to consider from the VTA point of view is how Bus Rapid
Transit may affect the plan. The Commission divided work on the plan as follows:
Chapter 1: Takahashi
Chapter 2: Mitsch
Chapter 3: Fantozzi
Chapter 4: Chan
Chapter 5: Kolli
Each commissioner is to thoroughly read his/her chapter before the next meeting.
8)Hotlist Review
The Hotlist was reviewed and several items regarding bicycle detection at intersections were
updated. Rough pavement items will be lumped into the city-wide review for pavement
improvement projects next year.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Pedestrian Transportation Plan
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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William Chan, Commission Chair Date