BPC 08-19-2020 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
August 19, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Gerhard Eschelbeck, Muni Madhdhipatla, Erik Lindskog, Ilango Ganga
Absent: None
Staff: David Stillman, Staff Liaison
Others Present: Marlon Aumentado, Associate Engineer, Kitty Moore, Jennifer Griffin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
POSTPONEMENTS
No postponements
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Bollinger Road Safety Study
Associate Engineer Marlon Aumentado gave a presentation summarizing the highlights
of the draft Bollinger Road Safety Study scope of work that staff will be adverting soon
with an RFP.
Kitty Moore spoke, relaying concerns that her neighbors have regarding safety along
Bollinger Road, along with suggested measures to implement and not to implement.
Staff responded that this type of discussion is generally not included in a scope of work
but would be appropriate to highlight during public meetings that will be held once the
consultant is hired and the project is underway.
Jennifer Griffin spoke regarding concerns related to development along the corridor
within San Jose and concerns about San Jose exercising too much control over the
consultant. Staff responded that Cupertino will be managing the consultant and San
Jose staff will be a partner for the project.
Commissioner Madhdhipatla expressed support for engaging residents early in the
process
Chair Eschelbeck inquired as to whether staff from City of San Jose was involved, and
the timeframe for the project. Staff responded that San Jose staff will be involved once
the project is underway, as it will be important to ensure their support for any proposed
improvements. Staff also responded that the project will be completed before the end of
the 20/21 fiscal year, and perhaps sooner. Chair Eschelbeck expressed support for
engaging residents early in the process.
Commissioner Ganga suggested that San Jose staff be engaged early in the process so
that they will feel ownership and so they may be encouraged to help fund
improvements. Commissioner Ganga also suggested including the use of technology
for improvements, especially for continuous monitoring and feedback with respect to
traffic signals. He asked that residents be engaged early, that notices be sent to San Jose
residents in addition to Cupertino residents, and that input be solicited from residents,
not just provide information to them.
Commissioner Lindskog stated that more crosswalks are needed and requested that
staff coordinate with San Jose.
Commissioner Ganga inquired whether the BPC would be involved in the consultant
selection process. Staff explained that the selection process would be handled by staff,
but that staff would inform the BPC of the selection along with the reasons the
consultant was selected. Staff also informed the BPC that the scope of work would not
be brought back to the BPC for further consideration prior to issuing the RFP, but that
commissioner’s comments would be addressed within the scope as appropriate.
No action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Goals and Objectives of TICC Subcommittee
Commissioner Ganga presented a document outlining the goals and objectives of the
TICC Traffic & Video + BPC Tech Use for Traffic Safety subcommittees.
Commissioner Madhdhipatla inquired about existing cameras not being used to their
full potential. Commissioner Ganga described how bikes and cars could be
distinguished and identified, and data collected in real time. He also described how
adaptive signalization could be implemented.
Staff described some of the costs, limi tations, and benefits of adaptive signalization.
Kitty Moore inquired about how all of the data that is collected and will be evaluated.
Commissioner Ganga responded that there are cloud-based modules available from a
variety of sources that perform data analytics. Staff described how the existing traffic
signal management systems also can perform data analytics and display information in
a dashboard.
Chair Eschelbeck made a motion to approve the Goals and Objectives of the TICC
Traffic & Video + BPC Tech Use for Traffic Safety subcommittees. Commissioner
Madhdhipatla seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0-0.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Staff Report (Stillman)
David Stillman reported that at the August 18, 2020 City Council meeting, the council
conducted the second reading of the ordinance to prohibit parking along McClellan
Road and Pacifica Drive between Stelling Rd and Torre Ave. Construction for the Phase
2 of the McClellan Separated Bike Lane project is scheduled to begin imminently.
At the Council meeting, council also approved execution of the construction contract for
Phase 1 of the Stevens Creek Blvd Class IV bikeway project, between Wolfe Rd and
Tantau Ave.
Mr. Stillman also updated the commission on the Regnart Creek Trail project, and the
neighborhood meeting that was held on August 3 with residents abutting the creek to
address question and concerns related to their privacy fencing options.
Kitty Moore asked for clarification on the City’s offer to provide privacy fencing. Staff
described briefly the requirements and offered to email Kitty more detailed
information.
4: VTA BPAC Report (Lindskog)
Commissioner Lindskog gave a presentation summarizing the most recent VTA BPAC
meeting.
5: Report on Subcommittee Assignments and General Comments
No report on subcommittee assignments.
Kitty Moore reported that she has suggested to City Council to rename the Junipero
Serra Trail. Staff reported that the Commission could consider this item if directed by
Council.
Kitty Moore inquired about the East Channel Trail shown on VTA’s Bike Superhighway
Map. Staff responded that it appears to be aligned with Blaney Ave but is checking
with VTA for further information.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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David Stillman, Staff Liaison