BPC 10-15-03CU?ERJ NO
THE REGULAR MINUTES OF
THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Wednesday October 15,2003
Conference Room A
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torte Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
Mr. Joe Walton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:1 I p.m.
Staff: Mr. Goepfert, Ms. Arrants
Commissioners:
Present: Mr. Geoffrey Paulsen, Mr. Joe Walton, Ms. Julia Fu, Mr. David Greenstein and Mr.
Robert Levy.
Absent: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Draft October 2003.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
OLD BUSINESS -
I. Regnart Creek Trail-
a. Mr. Goepfert discussed the groundwork so far, and discussed the next stage for a public
meeting scheduled for November 19th. There was a general discussion regarding
preparations needed for the meeting. Chair Walton raised concerns regarding street
crossing at trail junctions. Vice Chair Greenstein suggested a history of"How we got to
where we are" be presented, further suggesting a Q&A sheet be prepared as a handout.
Commissioner Levy suggested this be approached by the Commissioners, to the residents
as an opportunity to make it better for them and make it more useful, safer and
convenient.
2. Mary Avenue Footbridge-
a. Mr. Goepfert updated the Commissioners. A kick-offmeeting with Biggs-Cardoza for
design next week and an oversight meeting the following week with Caltrans.
UPRR Trail -
a. Chair Walton updated commissioners regarding the status of the City of Saratoga's
section. The section in Saratoga is being discussed, tonight, by their City Council to
discuss putting in their trail segment, which is part of a PG&E easement.
4. Walk to School Day-
Commissioner Hua briefed everyone oo her experience with Regnart Elementary. Ms.
Arrants assisted in reaching the secretary to the Superintendent, which helped with
outreach to the local elementary and middle schools. Commissioners Hua suggested a
banner be made and placed over Stevens Creek Boulevard. All commissioners agreed
that in order to have this more successful begin outreach to the schools early.
Commissioner Paulsen suggested a Q&A sheet be prepared and distributed regarding
concerns parents may have about children walking to school, as well as fitness data. A
general discussion followed as to how better prepare for next year's Walk to School Day.
NEW BUSINESS -
1. Cupertino Senior Center-
a. A general discussion followed regarding the lack of pathways in the parking lot guiding
seniors walking through the parking lot. Vice Chair Gmenstein suggested the parking lot
coald have painted areas to guide seniors walking through the parking lot. Commissioner
Paulsen suggested other senior centers be contacted to see if they have solved this type of
situation.
2. TbeOaks-
a. An open discussion followed regarding the proposed development and pedestrian access
between the Monta Vista am and the Oaks. Mr. Goepfert discussed recent VTA grant
monies, which included submitting naming this corridor as an area of study for a project.
Commissioner Paulsen discussed his concern of the westbound right turn for all
pedestrian traffic. Mr. Goepfert discussed the proposed development resubmittals status.
Mr. Goepfert also suggested we go ahead and submit request for an encroachment permit
from Caltrans to do an improvement for the northeast corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard
and State Route 85 on ramp
3. Altrans -
a. Vice Chair Greenstein provided information to this topic as interest in community
transportation outreach. Commissioner Levy provided background as to what type of
service is provided by Altrans and the costs involved. A general discussion followed.
Vice Chair Greenstein would like to look into Altrans providing services within the city.
Commissioner Paulsen suggested this could be looked at by the new Senior Commission.
Mr. Goepfert suggested we contact Altrans to see what service they could provide. Chair
Walton suggested this be reviewed agaio in January.
4. Future Items Discussion
a. Collins Middle School
b. Advocate study and design of intersections to support pedestrian use by documenting
crossing issues.
c. City bus system - Bus system which loops around the city to serve local needs.
d. Cupertino Pedestrian Guidelines mview and comments for changes on December l7~h.
e. Commissioner Paulsen will be attending the I~talk/llike California 200'~ in
Oakland, and will give a briefing at the November meeting
http://www.walkbikecalifornia.net/
f. Forward concerns to the proposed Senior Commission regarding the need for senior
transportation outreach.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business or public comment Chair Walton adjourned the meeting at
9:10p.m. The next Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, November 19"' at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully snbmitted,
Diane Arrants