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07-21-2021 Final BPC PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AGENDA This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location Wednesday, July 21, 2021 7:00 PM TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways: 1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21 to the Commission at bikepedcommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the commission members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the meeting. 2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the Commission at bikepedcommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a document must email bikepedcommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking. 3) Teleconferencing Instructions Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public comments as follows: Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item. To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting: Online Page 1 1 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 21, 2021 Register in advance for this webinar: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pC7olbLVSnSWEhDHuxeK1w Phone Dial 669 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 920 8874 4417 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak.) Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia) 69.174.57.160 (Canada) Meeting ID: 920 8874 4417 SIP: 92088744417@zoomcrc.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. 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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 Page 2 2 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 21, 2021 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: June 16, 2021 Minutes Recommended Action: Approve June 16, 2021 Minutes A - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS 2.Subject: Future Agenda Items (Eschelbeck) Recommended Action: Develop and Maintain a List of Future Agenda Items for the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 3.Subject: Cupertino Crash Data Analysis (Ganga) Recommended Action: Receive Follow-up Report on Crash Data in Cupertino Between 2010 and 2014 4.Subject: Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study (Aumentado) Recommended Action: Receive Report on Draft Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Staff Report NEW BUSINESS 5.Subject: Cupertino 2021 Bike Fest (Walkowiak) Recommended Action: Discussion and Coordination for the Cupertino 2021 Bike Fest STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Page 3 3 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 21, 2021 6.Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Recommended Action: Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. 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Page 4 4 1 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 DRAFT MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION June 16, 2021 Draft Minutes The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Jack Carter, Maanya Condamoor, Gerhard Eschelbeck (Chair), Ilango Ganga (Vice Chair), Erik Lindskog Absent: None Staff: David Stillman, Staff Liaison Others Present: Chris Corrao, Senior Transit & Transportation Planner, Iqraam Nabi, Innovation Technology Technician, Toan Quach, Innovation Technology Technician APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.May 19, 2021 Minutes Commissioner Lindskog motioned to approve the minutes as presented, Commissioner Carter seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. POSTPONEMENTS Item 3, Cupertino Crash Data Analysis was postponed until July 2021. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS David Stillman, Transportation Manager relayed there were six Written Communication received, some were addressed just Mr. Stillman and just to Chair Eschelbeck; Chair Eschelbeck wanted those included in Written Communication. Mr. Stillman stated he would talk to the City Clerk about the standard procedure for emails sent to individual Commissioners. There was Written Communication received from Maureen Schneider, Andrew Schneider, Roxanne Beverstein, and Pete Klein. OLD BUSINESS 5 2 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 2.Future Agenda Items (Eschelbeck) Carmen Road Bridge McClellan Separated Bikeway Phase 3 Public places for bike racks Education on how to use two-stage left turn boxes Path between Lincoln Elementary and Monta Vista High School Next steps for commission Work Plan Item Touchless pedestrian push buttons The impact of semi-rural designation on bike and ped projects/priorities Adaptive traffic signal pilot update Multi-modal traffic count pilot update Cupertino crash data analysis Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Rental Bicycle Discussion Junipero Serra Trail Reassess the Intersection at Bubb Rd/McClellan Rd 3.Cupertino Crash Data Analysis (Ganga) This item was postponed. NEW BUSINESS 4.Receive Multi Factor Authorization Training from the City’s Infrastructure Division (Nabi) Iqraam Nabi, Innovation Technology Technician gave a presentation on multi factor authentication for entry into City email and City programs that have access to the City server. This was a safety precaution because there were always cyber criminals trying to breech people’s accounts. He shared a presentation about the change and added that a password was still going to be needed, along with a mobile push notification to gain access. Mr. Nabi added there was going to be an email sent to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Commission) from “React” which was a program utilized for people who forget their password or need some afterhours assistance. Toan Quach, Innovation Technology Technician added that people should also notify the Innovation Technology (IT) Department if they plan on traveling out of the area or the country. If IT received a notification that someone was attempting to access an account from outside the country and IT was not notified, they would disable the account until it was verified. 5.Overview of California E-Scooter Policy (Condamoor) 6 3 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 Commissioner Condamoor presented an overview of California Electronic Scooters (e- scooter) policies. There are two types of e-scooters, personal and private company (or City-run) e-scooter programs. Regarding the private e-scooters, they were usually done in cooperation with the City on a permit issued by the City and run as a joint venture between the City and the private company. E-scooters were defined in the State of California as a vehicle that has two wheels, handlebars, a floorboard to stand on while riding and a motor that powers the vehicle. All e-scooter riders must have a valid California drivers license. E-scooters cannot be ridden on roads with speed limits above 25 Miles Per Hour (MPH) unless they are in a designated bike lane. Some cities do not permit e-scooters on sidewalks, passengers are not allowed on an e-scooter and there is typically a 15 MPH speed limit for e-scooters. Some cities have their own independent program, but they are not allowed to conflict with State guidelines. Chair Eschelbeck asked what class of a driver’s license was required. Commissioner Condamoor believed it was a Class C, but not necessarily a California State driver’s license. Chair Eschelbeck did not think e-scooters were so different from Electronic Bikes (e- bikes), but e-bikes did not have the same constraints as e-scooters. Commissioner Condamoor was uncertain about the policy but thought it had to do with the way e- scooters were introduced in California. Chris Corrao, Senior Transit & Transportation Planner noted that a lot of the polices were in place before the e-scooter phenomenon took place; the State has most likely not caught up with the trend of e-scooters. Commissioner Carter asked if these rules applied to motorized scooters, like a Vespa. Commissioner Condamoor said a key difference was an e-scooter was defined as having a floorboard to stand on while riding and you sit on a Vespa; a Vespa was more in the motor vehicle category. Commissioner Condamoor continued with her presentation and gave an overview of how City-run programs typically worked. Typically, a City issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) from companies that run privately operated e-scooters within the city limits. Private property owners could ban e-scooters on their private property if they chose to do so. Cities usually capped the number of operators within their city, the total number of e-scooters or both; this was to minimize sidewalk clutter. Operators typically paid an annual permit fee to operate e-scooters to cover the cost of oversight. Operators typically turned in monthly reports to the respective City on e-scooter usage. Most 7 4 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 California cities provide much more robust reporting, such as the number of rides or the start/end location. All data captured is anonymous to protect the customer’s privacy. Cities use this information to track progress and provide it publicly. Typically, e-scooters are managed through transportation departments and depending on the city size, they may have specialists overseeing micro mobility. Commissioner Lindskog noted California Law says e-scooters “should not” be ridden on sidewalks, but it did not say “shall not,” he asked for clarification. Commissioner Condamoor replied she was not an expert in the law, but every city had specific rules, such as the City of San José forbidding e-scooters on sidewalks. Vice Chair Ganga asked if a city did not have an e-scooter program, were e-scooter vendors allowed to operate in that city. Commissioner Condamoor relayed that it depended on the city. Some have specifically banned e-scooters and people could face fines or the impounding of their e-scooter if that ban was violated. Chair Eschelbeck asked what the success rate of e-scooter programs was because he thought there were not many. Commissioner Condamoor commented that e-scooter programs tended to work in densely packed urban environments and cities need to have a business environment that was favorable enough for a vendor to want to work there. Commissioner Carter was interested in the positives versus the negatives because some e-scooters were left in roadways, and he wanted to know what would happen if someone was seriously injured. Commissioner Condamoor noted that if Cupertino did have e-scooters, some things to consider were sidewalk/bike lane riding, bike rack parking, speed limits, helmet requirements, and age restrictions. Commissioner Carter asked if e-scooters had to go in the same direction as bicycles. Commissioner Condamoor assumed that would be the case. Vice Chair Ganga acknowledged e-scooter use for recreation or for commute purposes but in both cases, he did not see people riding with helmets. Another issue was he noticed e-scooters being abandoned or blocking sidewalks. Commissioner Condamoor replied that helmet usage was challenging to enforce. Some cities issued tickets and on the flip side, some agencies offered free helmets to encourage usage. Regarding parking, there was ticketing that could help with enforcement or some operators had mandated parking areas specifically for e-scooters. 8 5 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 Chair Eschelbeck asked about the procedure to charge the scooters. Commissioner Condamoor said some cities collected the e-scooters at night at a nearby hub to recharge them or some e-scooters had batteries that could be swapped out. Chair Eschelbeck asked if an e-scooter program was considered in Cupertino. Mr. Corrao said yes, they were thinking of a pilot program. Initially some concerns were volume and safety and some concerns have dissipated because of the pandemic. One company was interested in a small-scale pilot where Cupertino could determine how many scooters they wanted, the area for the e-scooters and to have access to the latest e- scooter, which had two kickstands and more safety features. A few areas of concern for Cupertino were how it was going to be permitted and whether e-scooters were allowed in bicycle lanes. Commissioner Carter thought speed was more of a concern for the pedestrians if e- scooters were allowed on sidewalks and added that Cupertino was so dispersed, he wondered where people were going to leave their e-scooters. Commissioner Condamoor followed up by asking if the contractor the City had in mind, Bird, included De Anza College or was the pilot just for City property. Mr. Corrao had not reached out to De Anza College yet and did not know how they felt about a possible pilot. He thought most use would be by commuters in the business district. Mr. Corrao commented that when Via Shuttle was launched, there could be people that did not want to wait for the shuttle and might want a scooter. Chair Eschelbeck inquired about the demand for e-scooters. Mr. Corrao answered that the pandemic affected the demand for e-scooters. The usage rate for e-scooters was much higher than a bike share. Commissioner Condamoor thought there was an approachability factor as well because a scooter was much easier to ride than a bicycle and e-bikes tended to be docked. Chair Eschelbeck thought bike share was a phenomenon that died off, but e-scooters may still be wanted. Vice Chair Ganga interjected that high schoolers might be interested in e-scooters. Vice Chair Ganga asked what the policy was to start a pilot program. Mr. Corrao said there were two approaches, one was to come up with a policy first and then take it to Council. Staff did that and no one applied for the program. The second option was a 9 6 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 pilot program with a provider. Commissioner Carter liked that e-scooters got people out of cars. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 6.Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Chair Eschelbeck said he attended the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Meeting, which was mainly about the bike facilities around Bubb Road. There was some discussion about the creation of a tool to track the climate impact of students driving to school versus having them ride their bike. The Mayor’s Meeting discussion revolved around the Crest Awards. Commissioner Lindskog noted that the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting was cancelled for June 2021. David Stillman, Transportation Manager reported that the City was planning the Bike Fest around September 2021. He imagined there would be a similar format to years past. There were some summer bike challenges happening this summer (information found at Cupertino.org/bikechallenge.) The Council Work Program included the approval of the Vision Zero Program, an Item recommended by the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: ____________________________ David Stillman, Staff Liaison Note: Any attachments can be found on the Cupertino Website https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/agendas-minutes 10 BOLLINGER ROAD' Corridor Safety Study July 2021 I In Partn e rship with: ci rv or SANJOSE CAl'IT:\I or: Sil [CO'.\.: VAi Irv Prepared by: Kim ley >>> Horn 11 1.Study Introduction Bollinger Road is a 2.0-mile long east-west major collector street that connects between Lawrence Expressway and De Anza Boulevard , two major north-south arterials. The road lies along the border of Cupertino and San José, with Cupertino to the north and San Jose to the south. The road traverses through a residential neighborhood, which is home to four nearby elementary schools, Hyde Middle School, and Cupertino High School. The City of Cupertino has commissioned the Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study (“Study”) to identify improvements to create a safer and more accessible corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. The project team was composed of staff from the City of Cupertino, the City of San José, and the consultant team Kimley-Horn. The study area for this effort is Bollinger Road from De Anza B oulevard to Lawrence Expressway and can be seen in Figure 1. Figure 1. Study Area As part of the Study, an analysis of existing conditions and a summary of past collisions along the corridor was conducted . This was followed by an online public survey that gather ed public input on location-specif ic improvement needs along the corridor. The feedback from the community was evaluated and used to create two conceptual corridor alternatives. These proposed alternatives were then presented to the community in a neighborhood meeting. Feedback was collected during the meeting as well as through a summarized online surv ey . The efforts performed for the study are summarized in this report. 2.Existing Conditions Bollinger Road is a four -lane roadway with two lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions. The corridor has Class II bike lanes that run parallel to the vehicle travel lanes in both directions. On - street parking is available along most of the corridor in both directions. The parking is not time- constrained nor has any permit requirements. A roadway re-surfacing and re-striping project was recently completed prior to the start of this project in some segments of the corridor. The re-striping project added buffers to the Class II bike lanes in limited sections and high visibility crosswalks for some crossings. _,,, ~ Cupertino Library'f ~ 99 Ranch Market ' i ~I ~ ! CS.Han RO i 5 ~ Aqut Cupemno [rlnW117 -... .. Eaton Elementary School i' 9 Regnart Cree• ! i o.,".,.. 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Most stops lack amenities such as shelters, trash receptacles, real-time arrival information, and benches. The corridor has complete sidewalk coverage on both sides of the street for the length of the corridor. It should be noted that parts of the corridor have overgrown shrubbery which reduces the effective sidewalk width. One of the o bserved conditions was the limited number of pedestrian crossings along Bollinger Road. There are crossings available at the six signalized intersections and one unsignalized crossing at Harlan Drive. The side-streets approaching Bollinger Road also have limited sidewalk striping. This makes it challenging, especially for transit riders and students, to access their destinations or stops. 2.1 Collision Analysis A collision analysis was conducted for the study area. The data was collected from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for a five-year period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019. Table 1 below shows the total collisions by mode, as well as how many incidents involved pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and autos . Table 1. Collision Summary by Accident Types Collision Types Number of Collisions by Type of Users (2015-2019) Injuries* (Number of People) Fatalities Auto Pedestrian Bicyclist Motorcyclist Head-On 10 - 7 - 4 0 Sideswipe 13 - 0 - 3 0 Rear End 39 - 1 - 16 0 Broadside 37 - 1 1 14 0 Hit Object 21 - 3 1 9 0 Overturned 4 - 0 - 1 0 Vehicle/Pedestrian 1 2 0 - 1 2 Other 6 - 4 - 4 0 Grand Total 131 2 16 2 52 2 Source: Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 2015 -2019 * The total number of auto collisions captures all pedestrian, bicyclists, and motorcyclists accidents. Two reported pedestrian collisions occurred in the area, both of which resulted in fatalities. These pedestrian collisions occurred at Miller Avenue and at Wunderlich Drive. 12% of collisions involved a bicyclist. To get a better understanding of the collisions that occurred, the location of each collision was also tabulated and can be found in Table 2. ---- 13 Table 2. Collisions by Intersections Intersection Head-On Sideswipe Rear End Broadside Hit Object Overturned Vehicle/Pedestrian Other Not Stated Vehicle/Bicyclist* Total Bollinger Rd & Alderbrook Ln 3 2 4 2 - - - - - 11 Bollinger Rd & Avondale St - 1 4 - - - - - - 5 Bollinger Rd & Blaney Ave - 1 1 2 1 - - 1 - 1 6 Bollinger Rd & Clifden Way 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 6 Bollinger Rd & De Anza Blvd - 2 9 7 - 1 - 1 2 1 22 Bollinger Rd & Estates Dr - - - 1 1 - - 1 - 3 Bollinger Rd & Harlan Dr 1 - 2 - - - - - - 3 Bollinger Rd & Hyde Ave - 2 5 2 - - - - - 1 9 Bollinger Rd & Johnson Ave - - 3 - 1 - - - - 4 Bollinger Rd & Lancer Dr - 1 2 1 - - - - - 4 Bollinger Rd & Lawrence Exp 1 3 7 3 - - - - 1 15 Bollinger Rd & Miller Ave - 3 12 1 - - 1 2 - 2 19 Bollinger Rd & Narcisco St - - 2 - - - - - - 2 Bollinger Rd & Tantau Ave - 2 1 3 4 - - - 1 11 Bollinger Rd & Whiteoak Dr - - - - 1 - - - - 1 Bollinger Rd & Windsor St - - - 1 - - - - - 1 Bollinger Rd & Wunderlich Dr - 1 - 6 1 - 1 - 3 12 Grand Total 6 19 53 29 10 2 2 5 8 5 134 Source: Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 2015-2019 *Vehicle/Bicyclist collisions are accounted for under each violation type. Cells highlighted in red indicate fatalities. - ------ 14 40% of all the collisions reported in the study area were rear -end collisions. 15% of those rear -end collisions were attributed to unsafe speed. 16% of the collisions were broadside collisions due to improper turning, driver or bicyclist under the influence, misuse of traffic signals or signage, and right-of-way conflicts. Collisions are typically correlated to volume of traffic; streets with more vehicles or activity will have more collisions. This is reflected in the data for the intersections at De Anza Boulevard, Miller Avenue, and Lawrence Expressway, ranking as the locations with the most collisions. It should be noted, however, that locations such as Wunderlich Drive and Clifden Way had a relatively large number of collisions as well despite being lower volume residential streets. Both streets are in proximity to the major De Anza Boulevard and Lawrence Expressway intersections. 3. Community Priorities for Improvement The study utilized community input to better understand improvement needs and focus areas . The public engagement process was modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to be entirely virtual, consistent with state and county health guidelines at the time of collection. This virtual process still allowed for multiple engagement points with the community and resulted in a significant level of response from residents. An interactive corridor map and survey were created on Social PinPoint. Social PinPoint is a customizable community engagement platform. Notifications regarding the study and the round of outreach were posted on the City of San José and City of Cupertino website and social media channels. Additionally, postcards were e-blasted to residents in the study area. These websites can be accessed through the following links: https://engagekh.com/bollingerroad https ://www.cupertino.org/our -city/departments/public-works/transportation-mobility/bollinger - road-corridor-safety -study During this initial public input round, members of the public could comment from February 5 until February 26, 2021. The survey included five questions asking respondents general demographic information, their mode of travel and relation to Bollinger Road. There were 247 survey responses. The responses to the questions can be found below: • What is your relationship to Bollinger Road? Please sel ect all that apply. (Figure 2) • How often do you travel on Bollinger Road? (Figure 3) • How do you travel on Bollinger Ro ad? Select all that apply. (Figure 4) • What is your race or ethnicity? (Figure 5) • What is your age? (Figure 6) 15 Figure 2. Survey Question – Relationship to Bollinger Road Figure 3. Survey Question – Regularity of Travel on Bollinger Road Figure 4. Survey Question – Mode of Travel on Bollinger Road 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 I live along or near the corridor I work along or near the corridor I regularly commute along the corridor I regularly travel across or along the corridor for recreational, retail or social purposes I am a student at a school on the corridor My child attends a school on the corridor I do not use the corridor regularly but am interested in seeing its safety improved# of Respondents52% 33% 9% 6%0% Daily A few times per week A few times per month Once per month or less Blank 0 50 100 150 200 250 Walk Bike Drive Bus Other# of Respondents-- ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - I - - 16 Figure 5. Survey Question – Race/Ethnicity of Respondents Figure 6. Survey Question – Age of Respondents For the interactive corridor map, community members were asked to drag pins to provide ideas and suggestions, identify something they like, make a comment, or make a suggestion at specific locations within the project area . They were also able to review other individuals’ comments and give each comment they supported a “thumbs-up” or “thumbs-down”. There was no limit to how many comments each individual could post or the number of comments they could support or oppose. There were 147 interactive feedback ma p comments and 734 comment engagements (thumbs-up/thumbs -down). These pins from the community are shown in Figure 7. Asian 42% Caucasian/White 28% Prefer not to answer 19% Two or more races 4% Blank 3% Other 2% Hispanic or Latino 2% African -American 0%American Indian 0% Asian Caucasian/White Prefer not to answer Two or more races Blank Other Hispanic or Latino African-American American Indian Under 18 2%18-24 3%25-34 6% 35-44 26% 45-54 34% 55-65 13% 65 or over 11% Prefer not to answer 2% Blank 3% Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-65 65 or over Prefer not to answer Blank ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 17 Figure 7. Interactive Map Feedback These responses helped guide the project team on the areas of need and what the community deemed as priorities. These priorities are ranked in Table 3 where the values closest to 5 indicate the highest priority and those closer to 1 being a lower community priority. Table 3. Community Priorities Category Average Prioritization Rating New or safer crossings at intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists 4.2 Safer or more comfortable bike lanes 3.8 Reduce vehicle speeds 3.7 Reduce vehicle congestion 3.7 Better lighting 3.6 Safer or more comfortable sidewalks 3.4 Improvements for people with disabilities 3.3 Better landscaping 2.7 Better access and amenities at bus stops 2.6 The priorities identified by the community were similar to the challenges identified by the project team while studying the existing conditions on the project corridor. Th ese priorities included the 0 0 Oragto ) o ldeasand 'S,\Somethingl o Makea comment Sugge~ions 'ii" Like Comment 0 Pedemian A Car ~ Bi()'le Suggestions ,._., Suggestions ., Suggestions 18 desire for more and safer pedestrian and bicycle crossings, improved bicycle facilities, and slower vehicle speeds. The community-mapped locations for improvement were most concentrated at signalized intersections and some of the unsignalized side-street approaches. Feedback and comments were carefully reviewed to ensure that proposed improvements aligned with the community’s identified needs. The feedback collected during this round of outreach is sorted in categories and provided in Appendix A. 4. Concept Development and Improvements The responses and suggestions provided in the first round of outreach were used to guide concept development. After determining the needs, the project team identified specific improvements that would address the challenges on the project corridor. Two alternatives were created to reflect different priorities and strategies for improving the corridor. Alternative A includes a road diet where the road would be reduced to one travel lane in each direction, including the provision of a center two-way left turn lane. Alternative B maintains the existing lane configuration while providing spot improvements, primarily at intersections. 4.1 Safety Improvements Although there are differences in the two alternative concepts, there were safety improvements identified that are common to both concepts. This section aims to describe these common elements as well as those particular to one of the concepts and how they improve safety. The following safety improvement elements are provided in both concepts: • Class IV Cycle Track Source: Kimley-Horn Cycle tracks provide separated travel lanes for bicycles in the road right-of -way. Separation from vehicle traffic is achieved via raised protection, which may consist of bollards, concrete curbs or planters, parked cars, or a combination of these features. 19 • Speed Feedback Signage Source: Ca rmanah Technologies Speed feedback signage provide drivers in vehicles with visual feedback of their speed in relation to the posted speed limit. When complemented with police enforcement, speed feedback signage can be an effective tool for reducing speeds at a desired location. • High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossings Source: NACTO High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossings help make crosswalks and pedestrians more visible to vehicles, increasing yielding behavior. • Bike Boxes Source: NACTO 20 B ike boxes are green -painted areas installed at an intersection between the auto stop bar and the pedestrian crosswalk, a llowing bicyclists to move to the front of the auto queue, making them more visible as they enter the intersection first. • Two -Stage Turn Queue Boxes Source: NACTO Two -stage turn queue boxes are green -painted rectangles installed at intersections. These two- stage boxes allow bicyclists a space to safely queue when attempting a left-turn on to another street as well as improving their ability to safely make their turning movement. This allows cyclists to remain on the right-side of the road instead of being required to merge across to access a left-turn lane. • Curb Radii and Free -Right Turn Removals Source: Kimley-Horn Curb radius affects vehicle turning speeds and pedestrian crossing distances. Reducing the corner radius requires vehicles to slow down and thus be more likely to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Free-right turns occur where slip lanes exist or at intersections with ‘pork-chop islands’ when vehicles do not need to stop at a signal light before making the turn. Since these are designed for unimpeded vehicle movement, they may be more hazardous for pedestrians and removing them can enhance pedestrian safety. 21 • Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Source: City of Long Beach Leading Pedestrian Intervals give pedestrians a head start before the corresponding signal movement also turns green. This head start time can vary but is typically at least 3 seconds. LPI allows pedestrians to enter the crosswalk before cars enter the intersection and makes them more visible to drivers that are making a turn. The following safety improvement elements are only provided in Alternative A : • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Source: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System A RRFB is a warning device that is activated by a button at a crosswalk. When activated, the beacon flashes yellow for a period of time that would allow a pedestrian to traverse the crossing, reminding drivers of their legal duty to yield to pedestrians using a crosswalk. Studies have shown that RRFB use increases driver yielding to pedestrians. 22 T he following safety improvement elements are only provided in Alternative B: • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Source: FHWA A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is a traffic control device that is activated by a pedestrian or bicycle user trying to cross a roadway. The PHB provides a solid red indicator requiring drivers to stop and allow pedestrians to cross. It then flashes yellow during the “flashing don’t walk” time to allow autos to proceed once the pedestrian has safely crossed. • Transit Islands Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Transit islands are dedicated waiting and boarding areas for passengers that can help improve transit reliability and accessibility by allowing in -lane stops. Transit islands also eliminate bicycle- transit conflicts with the provision of a bicycle passageway behind the station. 4.2 Alternative A Alternative A includes a lane reduction on Bollinger Road, from two travel lanes in ea ch direction to one travel lane in each direction and a two -way left -turn lane. Though there are similar elements between both alternatives, this concept provides more safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists. This includes longer stretches of protected Class IV bicycle facilities and more pedestrian crossings. This alternative includes some pedestrian crossings across Bollinger Road that are not shown in Alternative B because the reduced travel lanes allow for increased safety and comfort of pedestrian crossings. The safety elements included in this alternative are: • Bike boxes • Speed feedback signage • Two -stage turn queue boxes • Class IV protected bike lanes • RRFB • High-visibility pedestrian crossings 23 One potential drawback to this alternative is the possible increase in vehicle delays and congestion on the corridor. To better understand these impacts, a complete traffic analysis may need to be conducted. Parking protected bicycle lanes were considered as part of this alternative but were not ultimately included due to the number of residential driveway conflicts . The alternative is shown in Figure 8. The cost estimate for this concept is provided in Appendix B . The cross-section for the alternative is in Appendix C. 24 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative A – Lane Conversion Page 1 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY aa aa aa aa a a Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Bulb out bus stop to provide transit island and further reduce crossing distance. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Direc�onal pedestrian ramps on NW, SW, and SE corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide two-stage turn queue box for bicyclists on SW corner. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Reduce Bollinger Road from 4 lanes to 2 lanes and provide either a two-way le�-turn lane or median for en�re corridor. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. New eastbound bus stop on south side of Bollinger Road. Install direc�onal pedestrian ramps on SW and SE corners to reduce crossing distance. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized IntersectionRapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) New Median Class IV Protected Bike LaneBike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped BuerTwo Way Left-Turn Lane Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)# Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Bolling e r R dDe Anza BlvdMartinwood WayS Blaney AveArlington LnAvondale StWindsor StFarallone DrEstate DrClifden WayMATCH LINE - PAGE 21 2 ■ • --••• ---® ••• 111 - 25 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative A – Lane Conversion Page 2 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY aa a a a a a a a Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median.Relocate exis�ng bus stop closer to Miller Avenue intersec�on. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Shorten crossing distance on south leg. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Eliminate free right turns at SE corner of intersec�on. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at all corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide two-stage turn queue box for bicyclists on NE corner. Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Reduce Bollinger Road from 4 lanes to 2 lanes and provide either a two-way le�-turn lane or median for en�re corridor. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized IntersectionRapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) New Median Class IV Protected Bike LaneBike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped BuerTwo Way Left-Turn Lane Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)#Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Bollinger RdAlderbrook LnMiller AveLancer DrHyde AveTulipan DrHyde Middle School MATCH LINE - PAGE 3MATCH LINE - PAGE 13 ••• • - ---® ••• Ill - 26 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative A – Lane Conversion Page 3 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY a a a a a a Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Work with county to improve trail access and connec�vity. Op�ons may include elimina�ng free right turn or reducing curb radii. Eliminate free right-turns at SW corner. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at all corners to reduce crossing distance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install pedestrian crosswalk on east leg of intersec�on. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at NW and NE corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Convert Wunderlich Drive intersec�on to right-in/right-out only, with le�-turns allowed from westbound Bollinger Road. Shi� northbound le�-turns to White Oak Drive and eastbound and southbound le�-turns to Johnson Avenue. Reduce Bollinger Road from 4 lanes to 2 lanes and provide either a two-way le�-turn lane or median for en�re corridor. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized IntersectionRapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) New Median Class IV Protected Bike LaneBike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped BuerTwo Way Left-Turn Lane Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)#Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Bollinger RdS Tantau AveJohnson AveWunderlich DrLawrence ExpyWhite Oak DrHarlan DrNarciso CtOlmo CtChelmsford DrSan Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Cre e k T r a ilMATCH LINE - PAGE 24 ••• ■ • - ---® ••• 111 - 27 4.3 Alternative B Alternative B maintains the existing lane configuration of two travel lanes in each direction. This concept is more limited in the safety improvements that can be recommended due to right-of - way constraints. There were still opportunities to provide protected Class IV facilities in limited segments while maintaining existing on-street parking. One of the main differences from Alternative A is the fewer number of pedestrian crossings. Maintaining four lanes of travel makes it undesirable to provide new uncon trolled pedestrian crossings due to safety concerns. Another difference from Alternative A is the inclusion of transit islands in limited locations. These in -lane bus stops would reduce transit delays and remove the bus-bike conflict at stops. These are not proposed in Alternative A as there is only one travel lane in each direction in that concept, which would prevent autos from bypassing a dwelling bus. The safety elements proposed in this alternative are: • Bike boxes • Speed feedback signage • Two -stage turn queue boxes • Class IV protected bike lanes • RRFB • PHB • High-visibility pedestrian crossings The alternative is shown in Figure 9. The cost estimate for this concept is provided in Appendix B . The cross-section for the alternative is in Appendix C. 28 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative B – Maintain Existing Lanes Page 1 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY aa aa aa aa a a a Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Direc�onal pedestrian ramps on NW, SW, and SE corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide two-stage turn queue box for bicyclists on SW corner. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Prepare warrants to assess opportunity for signaliza�on or provision of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) with a new crossing of Bollinger Road. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Provide two-stage le�-turn box for bicyclists on SE corner at S Blaney Ave. Provide transit island with in-lane stopping to eliminate bike-bus conflict at stop. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. New eastbound bus stop on south side of Bollinger Road. Relocate exis�ng westbound bus stop to far side of intersec�on and provide transit island. Provide Class IV protected bike lane from De Anza Blvd to Arlington Lane. This will require some parking loss on the south side of Bollinger Road in this segment. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized Intersection New Controlled Pedestrian Crossing New Median Class IV Protected Bike Lane Bike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped Buer Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)# Bolling e r R dDe Anza BlvdMartinwood WayS Blaney AveArlington LnAvondale StWindsor StFarallone DrEstate DrClifden WayMATCH LINE - PAGE 21 2 • ii ••• • Ill ------ l«.~--l""iril I I I I I I I I I I .... __,...____. I I ::..JIii~~~ I I ® 29 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative B – Maintain Existing Lanes Page 2 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY a a a a a a a Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Shorten crossing distance on south leg. a a Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Eliminate free right turns at SE corner of intersec�on. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at all corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide two-stage turn queue box for bicyclists on NE and NW corners. Prepare warrants to assess opportunity for signaliza�on or provision of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) with a new crossing of Bollinger Road. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Provide a transit island and relocate exis�ng bus stop closer to Miller Avenue intersec�on. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized Intersection New Controlled Pedestrian Crossing New Median Class IV Protected Bike Lane Bike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped Buer Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)# Bollinger RdAlderbrook LnMiller AveLancer DrHyde AveTulipan DrHyde Middle School MATCH LINE - PAGE 3MATCH LINE - PAGE 13 I I I I I I I I I I I 1.-.:"'." ..... ~~'i\l,, I I I I I I I I ii • • ••• Ill ----- __,.i:.:11111'11! ... -_.vt..:1- I I ~~.:J ~ I .tr.~......,.I :=-.-~ I I t:i>'...-1!~~ ~:,.)t;;.::.rr11 1 .-#:1 """'",.,,,. ... !!!~L-s.l I I ® 30 Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Alternative B – Maintain Existing Lanes Page 3 Revised May 2021 CONCEPTUAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY a a a a a a Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install high-visibility pedestrian crossings markings. Upgrade all ramps to ADA compliance. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Install pedestrian crosswalk on east leg of intersec�on. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at NW and NE corners to reduce crossing distance. Eliminate free right-turns at SW corner. Reduce curb radii to discourage high-speed vehicle turns. Provide direc�onal pedestrian ramps at all corners to reduce crossing distance. Provide two-stage turn queue box for bicyclists on NW corner. Work with county to improve trail access and connec�vity. Op�ons may include elimina�ng free right turn or reducing curb radii. Provide pedestrian-scale ligh�ng where feasible. Provide pedestrian countdown �mers at all signalized crosswalks. Provide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all signalized intersec�ons. Provide unsignalized crossing across Bollinger Road with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and a protected median. Convert Wunderlich Drive intersec�on to right-in/right-out only, with le�-turns allowed from westbound Bollinger Road. Shi� northbound le�-turns to White Oak Drive and eastbound and southbound le�-turns to Johnson Avenue. 0 150 300 600 Feet PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS High-Visibility Pedestrian Crossing with Improve Pedestrian Ramps and Advanced Stop Bars a Existing Bus Stop Existing Signalized Intersection New Controlled Pedestrian Crossing New Median Class IV Protected Bike Lane Bike Box Speed Feedback Signage Class II Bike Lane withIncreased Striped Buer Two-Stage Turn Queue Box (Bikes) Buer Sidewalk with Landscape Strips Cross Sections (shown on separate sheet)# Bollinger RdS Tantau AveJohnson AveWunderlich DrLawrence ExpyWhite Oak DrHarlan DrNarciso CtOlmo CtChelmsford DrSan Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Cre e k T r a ilMATCH LINE - PAGE 24 • ii ••• --® -• Ill --- 31 5. Community Input on Concepts After the improvement concepts were developed , a virtual neighborhood meeting was held on May 19, 2021. Notifications were sent to residents and those who responded during the first round of outreach. These outreach for this event was similar to the first round of outreach. The meeting included a presentation introducing the study, explaining the existing conditions, summariz ing the first round of outreach, and then explain ing both proposed concepts along with their key attributes and differences. The meeting also included an interactive discussion session where attend ees were able to provide written or verbal questions . The feedback during this meeting was supportive and appreciative of the study efforts. There were some concerns regarding how improvements would impact traffic but most of the attend ees had a positive view of Alternative A and liked many of the safety improvements proposed in the concept. All participants were informed that feedback on the alternatives is encouraged following the meeting, and information regarding the project website and how to provide suggestions and comments on the alternatives was provided . The two improvement concepts were provided on the website and a survey was created to allow for feedback on the concepts. Similar to the interactive feedback map, respondents were able to drop pins at specific locations with “Something I Like”, “Ideas and Suggestions”, “Something I’d Like to Change”, and “Make a Comment”. The surveys were open for comments and feedback from May 12 until June 6, 2021. The feedback for Alternative A is shown in Figure 10 and the feedback received for Alternative B is shown in Figure 11. 32 Note: A full size interactive version of this graphic can be accessed at https://engagekh.com/bollinger_concepta_roaddiet_copy/map#/ Figure 10. Alternative A Community Feedback Note: A full size interactive version of this graphic can be accessed at https://engagekh.com/bollinger_conceptb_noroaddiet/map#/ Figure 11. Alternative B Community Feedback .. Ol'OSOONP..,.,,.MEl<n 11:1 --.. ' ~ ...... < ""' -a..,.,...,.,_K..,_C..~ • ~.:~':!:.";_ ~ -·-y•.-.. .. --I ,,_,_,. __ ,K,_ ·-· ~----... "'· ~.-..... ,. ... ----· -.. ~ ... ~-....... ' ALTERNATIVE B • MAINTAIN EXISTING LANES 0 '!I'---.• ••·= w-.,·,'l.;,., -~· .... ---..~ ....... ·--....... :.;.._ ..... ■ ·-··· ·-~--'!I'-,~. ' • m...... .,,..::,.._· .. ,1: ...... _o.., .................. _ ·-·~-----ii ·---.. ·--·-'I!' -··-----••-'••·• m --... :,:.~":"'""''""\~ -~!::..--=:",...""' ~ -<_,.,,_ ... ,_ 0 ·-· \'."''-'".""'" 33 A lternative A received 66 comments and had 139 unique users view the engagement map. As can be seen in Table 4, there were more positive, or supportive, rather than negative comments on A lternative A. However, there were also more thumbs down, representing people who disagreed with those positive sentiments, than there were those who agreed. Similarly, there were fewer negative comments but more support for those comments that critiqued the concept. There was a nearly even split between people commenting or suggesting they wanted to change something with the concept as those who liked something with the concept. Most of the negative comments were associated with traffic concerns. There was very limited, if any, disapproval of any of the specific recommendations that would benefit pedestrian or bicycle safety. Table 4. Alternative A Engagement Summary Type of Engagement # of comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Positive Comments 24 55 92 Negative Comments 4 32 19 Spot Improvements 20 Something I Like 15 Something I'd Like to Change 12 Unique Users 139 Alternative B received 25 comments with 81 unique users viewing the engagement map. The engagement types are summarized in Table 5. Alternative B had more negative comments and things they would like to see changed in the concept. Most of the negative comments were seeking elements that are shown in Alternative A but were not included in A lternative B due to right-of-way constraints and safety concerns associated with providing those improvements while maintaining existing lane configuration. Table 5. Alternative B Engagement Summary Type of Engagement # of comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Positive Comments 3 2 0 Negative Comments 7 21 7 Spot Improvements 10 Something I Like 3 Something I'd Like to Change 11 Unique Users 81 The complete list of comments received for both alternatives is provided in Appendix D. 34 6. Conclusions and Next Steps The Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study was a high -level feasibility assessment of project needs, opportunities, and potential solutions f or further consideration. The Study identified a range of improvements that would benefit pedestrian, bicycle, and auto safety along the Bollinger Road corridor. Based on this Study, funding for future project phases and project implementation can be pursued. The Study found a high level of community support for improvements that prioritized pedestrian and bicycle safety on the Bollinger corridor. In particular, improvements that encouraged improved crossings on Bollinger Road and better access to schools were particularly well supported. Overall support for a road diet was strong among many community members, although not universal. Once funding is identified further design and analysis work will be required. This includes a topographic and utilities survey of Bollinger Road , preliminary engineering and final design, and traffic analysis. The traffic analysis should determine the potential for the road diet (Alternative A) to increase congestion or divert traffic onto residential streets, and any corresponding mitigation measures to limit that impact. C ommunity outreach efforts should continue in future project phases to ensure community awareness and support of the project. The improvements proposed in this study are not expected to be constructed or implemented as one comprehensive project. There are likely to be opportunities for grant funding to implement portions of the project, consistent with grant funding availability or specific grant purposes. Potential funding sources include the 2016 Measure B sales tax, the statewide Active Transportation P rogram (ATP), and the statewide Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Additional elements for further study include the implementation of pedestrian -scale lighting along the corridor and improvements to trail access. 35 7. Appendix 36 Appendix A. Community-Identified Needs from Survey #1 (March 2021) 37 Type Threads Comment Up Votes Down Votes Protected Bike Lanes 78 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-06 Cars drive way too fast on Bollinger which makes it very unsafe for cyclists. We need protected bike lanes in both directions.19 5 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-01 The whole road needs a physically seperated bike lane from traffic. Please put this lane in between the sidewalk and the parked cars, this is the only way people will use. No matter how much money put to create bike lanes people do not feel safe riding bikes when mixing with vehicle traffic.19 8 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-11 Bike lanes should be protected along the length of Bollinger. If only painted (buffered), then at least near the curve east of Blaney the lanes should be completely protected (Class IV) lanes--though preferably for a much longer stretch. I can't see bicycle traffic increasing unless a major project is done to make it safer. Right now, it feels very unsafe and a painted bike lane isn't going to make much of a difference.18 2 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-08 Buffered bike lanes are required on this stretch of road for the entire length.14 2 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-25 I have two middle school boys and they will be biking to their high school everyday. I would like to see Bollinger add a wider dedicated bike lanes for safety. Bollinger is without a doubt a heavy traffic road. Many people use this road to get to Home Depot. Sometimes with materials sticking out which impairs visibility for bicycles. Just couple months ago an accident occurred due to similar conditions. There are 3 middle schools ( Hyde, Miller and Lawson) that use this route.1 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-35 Please add a separated bike lane for our kids to bike to school. The cars speed very fast and it is dangerous to bike on this street. I also bike to work using this street.0 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-38 Protected bike lanes are required along stretch of Bollinger due to the high speeds on Bollinger. If we are to retain street parking on Bollinger it needs to be on the outside of the protected bicycle lane. Such a parking lane also needs to be separated from the bike lane with a low fence to prevent cars parked there to open their doors into the bike lane and prevent people crossing the bike lane to get to and from their parked cars, except at designated crossings with good visibillity.0 0 Bollinger/Wunderlich 75 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-05 Intersection with Wunderlich Dr is unsafe, and many accidents have happened here. This intersection is very busy, but gives insufficient visibility for drivers making left turns to and from Wunderlich. Adding a traffic light would make the intersection much safer.16 3 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-07 Adding a smart traffic light at this intersection with protected left turns would benefit traffic during school start and finish hours.16 1 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-16 A safer option to turn left on to Wuderlich that leads to Murdock Portal Elementary School.8 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-03 Adding a smart traffic light at this intersection with protected left turns would benefit traffic during school start and finish hours.7 1 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-07Would be better if left turn is allowed here 3 9 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-19 crossing the road from wunderlich dr (sj side) to wunderlich dr (cupertino side) is very hard. There should be some light here. Riight now it is dangerous because of oncoming traffic from Lawrence merging into Bollinger and traffic coming from Johnson towards Lawrence.2 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-20 The intersection is very close to Bollinger & Lawrence which makes it hard to add another traffic light here. Should we consider block the traffic from Wunderlich South to Bollinger and add a light at `White Oak Dr`?2 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-11It’s difficult for drivers to see the pedestrian crossing from Bollinger onto Wunderlich. Drivers are still driving fast after coming off Lawrence. Suggest adding flashing lights at ped crossing on Wunderlich.2 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-13On Bollinger between Lawrence and Johnson, there is no way for pedestrians to cross. There should be pedestrian crossing.1 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-20There should be a bumper or speed light control just before Wunderlich. Cars coming on the direction from Johnson to Lawrence always speed up to make it to the green light @Lawrence or even when is on red. They don't care for pedestrians, bikes or cars trying to turn left to Wunder. Problem is not people turning left or trying to merge, problem is car's speed. I live @Bollinger on that last block and leaving my driveway is very dangerous. I've seen all the accidents at this corner.1 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-32 Making a left turn from the Cupertino side of Wunderlich onto Bollinger is stressful and dangerous. People from Lawrence Expressway are still driving too fast, half of them need to turn left onto the San Jose portion of Wunderlich, and the lights seem timed to make sure there is never a chance to turn free of traffic. I refuse to do it anymore. I go out of my way to make a left onto Bollinger at the light on Johnson.1 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-33 Add a concrete median on Wunderlich Drive’s Cupertino side to prevent left hand turns onto Bollinger. It will reduce accidents in the intersection, make it safer for pedestrians, and will slow down cars turning right into Wunderlich.1 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-31 The dedicated left hand turn lane from Bollinger onto Wunderlich was eliminated when the streets were last repainted. Why was it removed from this busy, dangerous intersection? The center lane functions similarly but taking away that layer of driver instruction seems foolhardy.0 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-12 Several pedestrians have been killed here jay-walking across Bollinger at night. I believe they are getting off at the bus stop and don't want to walk down to Lawrence for the light. They are practically invisible at night. Better lighting? Move the bus stop?0 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-24 There is a need for a traffic light at Bollinger and Wunderlich. I know it is too close to the light at Lawrence and Bollinger but the new light can be coordinated with the light at Lawrence so there is less disruption to the Bollinger traffic. This new light will make Wunderlich more useable for cars that now have to make U-turns or take a longer route just to avoid this intersection.0 2 Bike/Ped Improvements at Bollinger/Lawrence 75 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-01Potential for vehicle/pedestrian collision for vehicles turn right from Lawrence Expressway onto Bollinger when runners, cyclist, and walkers suddenly emerge from the trail. A warning light might work to alert drivers or maybe a mirror that both drivers and people could see potential traffic,19 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-04 Reduce vehicle speeds, it's dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists along the street 11 3 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-05There is a pedestrian crossing here, but no light for traffic to stop. Perhaps a pedestrian operated light will help.7 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-16 there is no bike path at the intersection, need to create a space for cyclists to wait for the light to change 6 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-07Cars traveling southbound on Lawrence turning to go west on Bollinger drive very fast here, often turn without looking for pedestrians. I always feel like I'm at risk of getting hit (or my kids) at this crossing here to connect to the other side on my bike.6 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-24 Change right turn from Lawrence onto Bollinger from a yield to a firm stop. Cars travel 50 mph, continue into high speed onto Bollinger. Need to emphasize transition to slower road. There is room in the turn lane for the backup of traffic caused by this. Would make the blind pedestrian crossing from the corner to the intersection much safer.5 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-18 Agree with others' comments on need for protected bike lane along the length of Bollinger from Lawrence to De Anza. if we had one, I might actually feel safe enough to bike with my kids to school (from Hyde area to Meyerholz) and from my home (Hyde area) to the Blaney to go the library in a more direct route. The way it is now, I'd never feel safe bringing my kids on Bollinger, where cars drive very fast and there's no physical barrier to protect bikers.5 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-22 During high-traffic hours, bicyclists traveling down Bollinger to cross Lawrence and proceed onto Moorpark have a lot of difficulty dodging right-turning automobiles from Bollinger onto Lawrence. I speak from pre-COVID-19 experience. Perhaps clear pavement markings starting at least 50 yards back from the intersection could help.4 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-31 It is not obvious to automobiles crossing and turning at the intersection of bollinger and lawrence that bikes also may need to cross, suggest that the bike lane be marked going accross this intersection parallel to the pedestrian crossing.2 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-01-childAgreed. This is a high-conflict intersection with vehicles at speed, cyclists and pedestrians. Redesign is required to slow right turning vehicles, shorten pedestrian crossing points and enable cyclists to safely make left turns.0 0 Trader Joe's Access 64 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-02 This intersection should be reconfigured or widened to make be a dedicated turn lane exclusively for turn right into Trader Joe plaza.16 4 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-04When exiting Trader Joe's onto Bollinger, one must turn right. Many people, however, are lazy or impatient and make a U-turn in the middle of Bollinger in front of on-coming traffic as soon as possible to head back towards De Anza Blvd. This creates a dangerous situation. Could the orange posts that were put there to prevent this be repaired and extended further? Or perhaps, there is an even better solution?15 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-02 People make dangerous left turn from Bollinger Rd across double yellow lines into Trader Joe parking lot 12 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-04 Install more barricades to stop the illegal and dangerous U-Turns form Trader Joe's. Why a TJ's was allowed to open in such a small parking lot was foolish to start with and then to not manage traffic where these cars are dangerously causing near accidents is ridiculous.6 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-10The entire section between DeAnza and past Trader Joe’s is impassable as a pedestrian. Tpumps is a fav of our family, but we have to park blocks away and walk and cross. Drivers DO NOT look and the no left turn out of TD heightens the drivers lack of awareness.4 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-25 The right turn from Bollinger into the Trader Joe's parking lot causes dangerous backups (and fender bender accidents) on Bollinger (especially after navigating the tricky left turn from De Anza). Would do better to have a better entrance/exit driveway setup (separate driveways?) into this lot to reduce backups.2 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-11 Add a curb in place of the plastic dividers to prevent illegal uturns when exiting trader joes onto bollinger 1 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-36 We need to accomodate bicycles turning left into Trader Joes's here. I understand that maybe we cannot accomodate cars waiting to turn left here due to the large space a car occupies, but it shoud be possible to provide space for a bike to wait to turn left here.0 0 Bollinger/Hyde 62 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-08A traffic light here would be very helpful 13 2 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-04Crosswalk, please. I walk to Safeway and cross at Hyde.13 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-13 Cars cueing for entry into the hyde lot tend to use the bike lane, perhaps the hyde parking lot can be reconfigured to enter from hyde.9 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-06Crosswalk with the larger stoplights that activate when there is a pedestrian crossing (similarly found on ECR in SV and SC) for neighborhood and school pedestrians and bicyclists.7 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-14 Make it friendlier for students to bike 5 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-23 Add manhy more pylons to this area as it is always stopped up when parents leave Hyde and cross two lanes of traffic to sit in the lane and try to make a U-Turn. Sadly the SO fails to wirte citations for this dangerous area even though the road blockaing is illegal and very dangerous. Add more cones in longer blockage for student safety.5 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-30 Many illegal u-turns here in the middle of the block when school is in session despite the traffic barrier.2 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-23Marked cross walks, preferably signaled ones, are needed across Bollinger at Hyde Ave, on both sides of Hyde.0 0 38 General Comments 48 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-05Bolllinger Rd. is a very wide, flat road which encourages speeding and makes it seem unfriendly to anything but cars. A complete re-do to make it more of a "complete streets" configuration would make it a road that works for now and for future needs.13 3 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-01Bus stop islands should be present along the entirety of the road. This would make buses not need to wait long periods of time to move back into traffic. It would also make cyclists much safer as we would no longer be competing with buses for space at the curb92 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-18I've been bike commuting through this zone for over 20 years. Overall speed/width way too dangerous for cyclists. Need traffic calming/slowing. Could be center greenery, more stops, more lights, occasional speed bumps. Pedestrian crossings, etc. In last 5 years traffic has exploded due to drivers avoiding 280/85. Need to reduce speeds to discourage drivers from using this as a bypass.6 1 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-12 suggest the speed limit be reduced to 30 mph on bollinger between de anza / moorpark and williams 5 2 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-23 There is no space curbside here for both trash pick up and bike lane. So residents put their trash can and yard waste in the bike lane forcing cyclists to ride into the traffic lane.3 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-19The speeds between Blaney/De Anza are dangerous. Here is another place that needs a stoplight/speedbump to facilitate the safer crossing at Arlington and to slow traffic. Blaney/DeAnza would do very well to have center divide greenery to reduce traffic speeds.1 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-27This road has low visible marking. At night, it's especially hard to see the marking. Can we get fresh paint and illuminators added, especially for the main divider between 2 opposite directions?0 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-13Please add cross walks at various intervals between north and south side of road 0 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-29 Install radar speed signs in both directions - at least one on each direction between the major intersections such as N Blaney, Miller, Johnson, and Lawrence.0 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-09 Left turn boxes for cyclists should be provided at major crossings, or repaint/redesign intersections to accommodate left turning cyclists as done in San Jose.0 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-39 The home owners on the San Jose side along Bollinger leave their yard waste in the bike lanes. This is unsafe as it forces the bicycles to go out into the street to go around these piles. This should not be allowed.0 0 Bollinger/Johnson 46 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-02 Safer intersections/left turns for students commuting to school.16 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-02 Both side of Johnson/Bollinger intersections needs pedxing crossing. There is only one pedxing available for crossing Bollinger right now. My kids and many other kids bike or walk to Dilworth, Miller and Lynbrook. They have to cross Johnson Ave more then once at the intersection to reach the right side of their destination. This improvement can greatly decrease the congestion and possibility of accidents at this intersection during school hours. It should be on the first priority list. Thanks 11 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-14 the bike path ends at the intersection, need a place for bikes to stop when waiting for the light 6 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-27 EB the intersection at Johnson is often backed up in the afternoon commute, and slow to flow (compared to the rest of Bollinger). It seems like the timing of the lights is poor and could be easily recalibrated.3 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-06 Another poorly timed left turn signal. Needs to be adjusted for cars to get through it so the straight lanes are not blocked by cars turning.1 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-11 Need to create space for vehicles to turn right without having to wait for bicyclists that are waiting to travel through the intersection. This causes big backups and encourages drivers to make dangerous maneuvers close to cyclists.1 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-24This VTA bus stop needs shade and a trash pickup service.0 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-37 The middle lane of east bound near the junction of Johnson Ave is too narrow. It cause potential car scratch or crash danger.0 0 Bollinger/Alderbrook 42 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-03 Major accidents happened at the intersection of Bollinger and Alderbrook. I personally witnessed one. Please make it safer at this intersection.16 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-17 The alderbrook/Bollinger merge is very dangerous. Lots of cars are parked along Bollinger and turning left from Alderbrook is very dangerous. Please add a turn lane.7 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-08Pedestrian crossing: we badly need some kind of protected pedestrian crossing. There are often elderly people crossing here, walking at a slow pace, and in serious danger of being hit.7 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-09Please add a signal here. Very dangerous to take a left or right turn. This is because there are lots of cars parked on Bollinger, and the driver cannot see any speeding cars, because of the parked cars.4 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-21Marked cross walks, preferably signaled ones, are needed on both sides of Alderbrook Ln across Bollinger.1 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-21There needs to be a stoplight at Alderbrook and Bollinger. I have lived here since the 60’s and there is NO SAFE WAY for people living in the Castlewood neighborhood to get to Bollinger or Miller with a stop light or stop sign. There are only 3 entrances / exits to this entire neighborhood and none of them involve stopping traffic on Bollinger or Miller. I have seen countless auto accidents as well as pedestrian and bicycle accidents and it is only getting worse. It would also slow down traffic10 Bike/Ped Issues at Bollinger/De Anza 39 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-07 This is a high-conflict area with cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles. The interchange needs to be redesigned to slow down right turning vehicles (pedestrian leading signals, bulb outs, etc.) and there needs to be a bike box accommodation for left turns.17 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-12 A short red-to-green light phase makes crossing De Anza straight on Bollinger extremely dangerous. A bicycle starting at green light only has 5 seconds to make it all the way across the entirety of De Anza's multitude of lanes, before those cars have a green light. This resulted in major injury. Need to lengthen the time gap between red light on Bollinger and green light on De Anza.7 1 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-15Perilous crossing for pedestrians to and from northeast (Taco Bell) corner of De Anza at Bollinger. Cars turning right from Bollinger to De Anza look left for oncoming traffic and ignore crosswalk activity. Consider flashing red light (stop required, then proceed when safe) for vehicles turning right from Bollinger to De Anza when crosswalk light is activated. So many near misses at this location because of aggressive or inattentive right turns by vehicles.5 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-10 Many vehicles proceed into the pedestrian walkway before stopping / rolling into a turn on to a right on red (North on DeAnza turning right onto Bollinger). In addition they often cut off pedestrians trying to use the walkway, or cyclists crossing near it. In addition they have a tendency to pinch cyclists in the bike lane. 2 Suggestions: 1) Prohibit right on red, 2) Prohibit use of the bike lane for right turns with a curb/ protection 4 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-34 Allow bicycles to use the crosswalk (the wrong way) to avoid requiring cyclists to cross three lanes of traffic to cross deanza to make a left when coming out of trader joes near popeyes chicken.0 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-20 I frequently ride my bike with traffic turning left from southbound de Anza onto Bollinger. In this maneuver, I am highly aware of traffic immediately turning right into the shopping center, but feel comfortable riding in between cars, and I use my rear view mirror when I move closer to the curb to check for turning traffic. This is not something that I would expect a hesitant bicyclist to do, and we need better protections for such road users. This double lane turn is difficult for drivers..0 0 Bollinger/Tantau/Tulipan 34 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-05 Make it safer for bikes to turn left onto Lantau 14 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-13 Make it easier for cyclists to turn left from Tantau (southbound) onto Bollinger (eastbound). Currently the sensor will not be triggered by bicycles and as a result I often have to get onto the curb and press the pedestrian crosswalk button70 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-24 It would be nice for a “bike left turn” sensor (or button) to turn left from eastbound Bollinger to northbound Tantau. Right now I have to push the ped button (forcing cars to stop for a long red) or wait for a car to come from Tantau to turn left on Bollinger in order for the light to change. No, I don’t want to ride into traffic on to the car left turn lane to trip the light.2 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-16eset the timing on this and all lights. Many times this light turns left for no cars. This light will allow ONE car to turn and rturns red causing a long back up of traffic.1 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-08 The left turn from Bollinger into Tulipan must be prevented. It's too abrupt with no left turn lane so just asking for rear collision and backups . Infact if possible, closing off Tulipan to Bollinger access would be the safest so Hyde is the only way to reach Bollinger. It will prevent crazy speeds on Tulipan as well happening now - cars turn right into Tulipan just to reach Bollinger. They can easily go straight on Hyde and reach Bollinger too..1 1 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-38 I have lived on Bollinger Rd. for 37 years. Due to the 12 degree kink in Bollinger road at Tantau, we have a major automobile accident on Bollinger about every 5 years between Tantau and 6073 Bollinger. The attached picture shows the most recent in Nov 2019. Other accidents include a somersault truck, a light pole sheared and punched thru a garage, a car crushed, hedges sheared, etc. Adding a 6 to 8" concrete bike barrier would exasperate this issue.0 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-25The Tulipan Bollinger bus stop needs shade and a bench. The elderly need a bench to wait for the bus.0 0 Something I Like Something I Like-1 As a bike commuter who uses Tantau to turn left onto Bollinger, as of mid-February 2021, I really appreciate the traffic light finally being sensitive to cyclists. I cycle in the late evening when much of car traffic is gone. The left turn light turns green when I'm >30ft from the intersection so I no longer need to wait! Thank you!0 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-12 The road itself curves right at the intersection. I've often seen cars getting their lane mixed up as they cross the intersection, either going into the wrong car lane or bike lane00 Improvements at Bollinger/Miller 32 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-04 Protected intersection, especially for students at hyde.23 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-15 it is scary to cross the right turn lane when cycling east on bollinger just past miller at a minimum better bike path painting is needed to indicate a cyclists need to cross and have the right of way. A large `yield to cyclists` sign would be helpful. Otherwise we need to consider prohibiting right on red at this intersection.4 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-39 Miller southbound left turn lanes. There needs to be a dotted, reflective line separating the two left turn lanes in the intersection. Drivers often forget there are two left turn lanes here and cut into the outer lane when turning. Yes, there is already a sign on the traffic post, but sometimes it is hard to see at night.0 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-29 It is not obvious to automobiles crossing and turning at the intersection of bollinger and miller that bikes also may need to cross, suggest that the bike lane be marked going accross this intersection parallel to the pedestrian crossing.0 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-35 Combined right turn/bike lane on Bollinger (West) onto Miller (North) is too narrow. It is unusable and causes back up on Bollinger during peak hours.0 0 Curve/Visibility East of Blaney 26 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-10 This curve is particularly scary for cyclists. Vehicles are traveling at a high rate of speed--usually faster than the posted limit--and there is limited visibility and cars tend to "lean" across lanes as the go around the curve.16 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-28 Between Miller and Blaney (and again between Blaney/De Anza) is often a speedway due to limited lights/stops and road width. Left turns extra dangerous here. A stoplight and/or speed bump at Alderbrook would do wonders to make this much safer. This stretch would also do well with center divide/greenery to calm traffic.3 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-09I think the area here could do with some street lights. It's a leg of my night walk journey where I end up having to turn on my flashlight.1 0 39 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-40 East bound bike lane needs to have some protective pylons. This downhill dip and S-curve in the road causes many cars to cut into the bike lane and results in very close shaves. This section is a bridge crossing Calabasas Creek. No residences or driveways will be blocked if a car/bicycle barrier were to be installed 0 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-05 Narrow sidewalks and not easily used to stand away from traffic.0 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-26 Somewhere along here eastbound bike lane meets parked cars past end of allowed parking, encroaching into bike lane and forcing cyclist into traffic lane. An enforcement issue but hard to notice unless you're on a bike. Also some wide trucks with huge side mirrors hang out into bike lane. Yard waste piles sometime block bike lane.0 0 Crossing at Bollinger/Cliffden 26 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-03Need another safe crossing here for pedestrians and cyclists. This is a common crossing for people coming to or leaving Trader Joe's.15 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-14Clifden and Gillick serve as employee and overflow parking for Trader Joe’s. Popular VTA Route 25 stops at south side (San José) of Bollinger at Clifden. Cupertino neighbors within walking distance cross Bollinger at Clifden to get to Trader Joe’s and other San José De Anza destinations. Please consider adding flashing light crosswalk at west side of Clifden crossing Bollinger—it is an active pedestrian crossing for a busy section of 4-lane Bollinger.4 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-10 Could we add some sort of pedestrian bridge here so we could safely cross the street either on foot or bicycle? I like to shop Trader Joe’s as well and ride my bike from nearby Wilson Park. But it’s risky at times trying to cross the street at this intersection. This intersection and neighborhood takes you to many neighborhoods that are not congested and safer to ride on, including the library and the athletic field next to it, as well as City Hall.2 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-14Cross walks, preferable signaled, are needed at this intersection, at *both* sides of Clifden Way.1 0 Improvements at Arlington/Farallone and Bollinger 24 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-02Need a safe crossing here for pedestrians and bicyclists. This is a commonly used crossing connecting the two neighborhoods.20 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-12The angle and slope of the street make it difficult to see oncoming cars when exiting south from Farallone. Perhaps a "slow zone" would help with this and with a pedestrian crossing.1 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-19Cross walks are needed across Bollinger at both sides of Farallone Drive and Arlinbgton Lane, preferably signalled ones.0 0 Auto Improvements at Bollinger/Lawrence 27 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-01 Left turn lanes onto Lawrence Expressway is too short. It causes daily backup in the morning until about 10am. The traffic congestions would often block residential interaction past Wunderlich Drive.17 1 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-22 Eastbound Bollinger left turn onto Lawrence Expwy backs up during morning commute. Is there a way to lengthen the left turn lanes and also to encourage drivers to fully utilize both left turn lanes? Many drivers choose the outermost left turn lane while leaving the inner turn lane underutilized, causing further backups.3 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-07 Cars exiting Lawrence sure seem to beleive they have the ROW over cars with green lights. Add some type of raiod markings (YIELD) to help impress upon drivers they must yiled to cars and bicycles here.2 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-09 People exiting Wunderlich Dr, and White Oak Dr, squeeze into the left turn lanes that are crowded in the morning. Unsafe merges here. I've been involved in a multicar accident where a driver cut into the lane two cars ahead causing a sudden stop just as traffic started.0 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-34 During school days, after dropping off the student, Portal parents want to turn right from Wunderlich to Bollinger and then turn left at Lawrence. But traffic backs up on Bollinger. Parents turn right onto Bollinger and then stop in the middle of the road waiting for the left turn light to go green and merge into the left turn lanes.0 0 Bollinger/Blaney 25 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-15 Blaney & Bollinger- Needs to have a light to go straight and a separate light for turning left.9 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-03We need a bigger side walk to cross. There is not even enough space to stand for the light to change. And there is not a sidewalk next to the homes.7 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-08 Need left turn signals on Blakey.5 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-28 It is not obvious to automobiles crossing and turning at the intersection of bollinger and Blaney that bikes also may need to cross, suggest that the bike lane be marked going accross this intersection parallel to the pedestrian crossing.0 0 Bollinger/Avondale 23 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-06We need a crosswalk, traffic light or center turn lane here. I've seen countless, serious car accidents happen here over the years. People speed, don't slow down and crash into other cars, parked cars, even my neighbors house a number of times. There is no place for cars to turn so they must turn from the main driving lanes, which leaves them vulnerable to being rear ended as well.8 0 Make a Comment Make a Comment-01 We have lived on Avondale for 13 years, & seen numerous accidents on this corner. We have written to the city in the past, stating how dangerous it is. Tonight was another car accident!7 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-11Need a traffic light here or maybe a center turn lane. Car is trying to make a left here and there are pedestrian j walking all the time. It is very unsafe.4 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-16Cross walks are needed here, preferrably signalled ones, on both sides of Avondale Street.0 0 Auto Issues at Bollinger/De Anza 13 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-06 Southbound De Anza's two left turn lanes onto Bollinger are tight and shifting, resulting in cars drifting wide into the next lane or bicycle lane. Can we reduce the potential for collision between lanes?12 1 Bollinger/Windsor 10 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-17It would be safer to have a left turn lane on Bollinger Rd for cars to turn left onto Windsor St. Now there is no left turn lane at this intersection, when a car is going to turn left onto Windsor and there are cars passing on the other direction of Bollinger Rd, the car has to stop and block the cars behind it, which may cause rear-end collision.5 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-22Please do not put a signal light at Bollinger and Windsor Street. Years ago a light was added at Clarendon and De Anza and this caused Windsor Street to become a cut-through racetrack for people trying to avoid the light at De Anza and Bollinger. A center left-turn lane would be more efficient and friendlier for us living on Windsor.2 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-18Cross walks are needed at Winsor Street, preferably signaled ones.0 0 Off-Corridor 8 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-03 Safer intersections. This area is also very dangerous for kids at hyde middle.1 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-10There are no street lights here. It's pitch dark at night.1 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-23We need a speed bump here to slow down traffic cutting through on Windsor and Clarendon. Drivers do this to avoid the light at Bollinger and De Anza.1 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-32 A bicyclist needs to cross traffic to continue going straight on moorpard, suggest that the bike lane be marked going accross the turning lane.0 0 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-26There is a concrete curbed island on the left side turn lane for northbound Miller traffic before you get to Stevens Creek. This island has a gap in it to turn into the gas station on the left, but this hard to see with the glare of street lighting at dusk. There needs to be a permanent tall reflector or bush placed in that island to prevent people from getting into the left turn lane too early; the tow truck driver said that there are always accidents there (you can see the damaged curb).0 0 Bollinger/Lancer 7 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-09 Please make few feet on the road side as no parking. This will help drivers joining from lancer to clearly see the oncoming vehicles on billing et.5 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-22Marked cross walks are needed at both sides of Lance Dr across Bollinger, preferably signaled ones.0 0 Bollinger/Estates 6 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-18 2 problems with cars on bollinger going into Estates dr. Due to the curving road, eastbound cars which are stopped to make a left turn into estates drive aren't noticed by cars coming up behind them. Westbound cars entering estates dr, don't notice pedestrians due to the curve & speeding. Lastly, inspite of the no left turn sign from estates onto bollinger, there are cars making a dangerous left turn with low visibility of traffic on bollinger due to the curve. Close estates off to cars.2 0 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-26 Make the Estates intersection a stricter right turn entrance/exit only. Drivers wanting to enter/exit other direction (from/to EB Bollinger) should be directed to use the light at Blaney.1 0 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-20Marked cross walks are needed at Estates Dr across Bollinger, preferably signaled ones.0 0 Bike Lane Between Hyde/Tantau 4 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-21 West bound bike path narrows significantly here. Combine that with the (often) parked cars make the interaction between bicycles and cars very dangerous.2 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-41 Eastbound bike lane gets very narrow in here between Hyde and Tantau. Cyclists usually dodge trash carts here once a week. Also sharrow pavement is always covered in debris or pavement is cracked.0 0 Pavement Issues 3 Ideas and Suggestions Ideas and Suggestions-25Pavement from Miller almost to Lawrence is uneven and sometimes has potholes because of previous work. Resurface to smooth it out, prevent erosion and potholes. Sometimes I'm so busy avoiding bad road conditions that I'm not watching traffic, bicycles, pedestrians as well as I should.2 0 Road Diet 2 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-36 Bollinger is for the most a moderate to light trafficed road. We should be able to reduce it to one lane in each direction with a turn lane in the center.1 0 Orchard Farms Shopping Center Access 3 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-33 Cars turning into the safeway complex need to cross the bike lane, suggest that the bike lane be marked whenever it needs to be shared with automobiles00 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-19 This spot requires great care from both drivers and cyclists, since cars often make a sudden right turn into the shopping center. I'm not a fan of 'floating' bike lanes with cars passing either side, but a protected floating bike path might help.0 1 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-37 Provisions needs to be made for a bike crossing here from needed protected bicycle lanes on the other side of the road so that we can get to this important shoping center traveling on a bicycle.0 0 40 Bollinger/Harlan 3 Car Suggestions Car Suggestions-21 In the 4-7pm timeframe most evenings, this coming left out of Harlan onto Bollinger or left from Bollinger onto Harlan becomes really hard. (Ironically, even right from Harlan onto Bollinger is hard.) Cars line up all across the intersection and there is basically nothing to stop them coming. I don't know what the right solution here is: the traffic to/from Harlan is generally very light. Smart "on demand" lights? Other solutions?1 0 Bicycle Suggestions Bicycle Suggestions-42 Eastbound bike lane shifts to the right at the Harlan intersection due to the widening of the car lanes + no street parking. Would be nice to have green paint to join the two to alert cyclists the bicycle lane is shifting and alert drivers turning from Harlan to wait behind the line.0 0 Bollinger/Martinwood 1 Pedestrian Suggestions Pedestrian Suggestions-17Cross walks are needed here, preferably signaled ones.0 0 41 Visit the Corridor Safety Study webpage to share your feedback and priorities. HELP US IMPROVE BOLLINGER ROAD! https://engagekh.com/bollingerroad Remember to comment by 2/26/2021 CITY OF SANJOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY CUPERTINO 42 Appendix B. Estimate of Conceptual Project Costs 43 Date Prepared: June 30, 2021 Unit Quantity Unit Cost Extended Cost Notes 1 Curb Ramps/Reconstruct and Reduce Curb Radius EA 61 $27,000.00 $1,647,000 Includes demolition of existing sidewalk/curb return and installation of new curb return radius, sidewalk, and ramp. Assumes 2' sawcut from new curb return 2 Concrete Sidewalk SF 9,000 $30.00 $270,000 Includes sidewalk cost, demolition/modification to existing - along corridor only. Assume sidewalk reconstruction feasible along full length of identified locations 3 Raised Concrete Median LF 500 $300.00 $150,000 Includes 2' sawcut/demo either side, new curb either side of median, and 12" HMA section. 4 Median Hardscape SF 1,600 $20.00 $32,000 Includes hardscape within median, does not include curb for raised median. Assumed only 50% of median hardscape, other 50% landscape 5 Raised Concrete Buffer LF 8,200 $225.00 $1,845,000 Includes 2' sawcut/demo and new curb on both sides of buffer, and 12" HMA section. Curb cuts spaced accordingly to maintain existing drainage pattern. 6 Relocate/Install New Bus Stop EA 2 $35,000.00 $70,000 Assumes new bus pad needed at relocated stop, demolition/repaving of existing bus pad, and amenities. Assume 60' x 10' pad. 7 Transit Island EA 1 $40,000.00 $40,000 Assumes 10' Transit Island, bus pad, amenities, and curb reconstruction. Assume 60' Length 8 Signing & Striping LS 1 $600,000.00 $600,000 Assumes striping, markings, signs and removal of existing striping 9 RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon)EA 6 $50,000.00 $300,000 Each RRFB includes assembly and equipment for both crossing directions at each intersection 10 Speed Feedback Sign System EA 4 $5,000.00 $20,000 11 Intersection Signal Improvements EA 6 $30,000.00 $180,000 Includes minor signal work at signalized int for bike/ped accessibility, such as pedestrian countdown timers and leading pedestrian intervals (LPI) $5,154,000 Notes 1.0%$51,600 Minor utility adjustments at new sidewalk, new median areas, and curb return reconstructions 8.0%$412,400 Planter areas in raised concrete buffer for cycle track, landscape in median, and adjacent to new sidewalk along corridor. 2.0%$103,100 Standard BMP & drainage inlet protection 1.0%$51,600 Minor adjustments, relocations, and potential new infrastructure at reconstructed curb returns 8.0%$412,400 Standard traffic control % 5.0%$257,700 Standard mobilization % Minor Contract Revisions 10.0%$515,400 Standard contract revisions % $6,958,200 Notes Engineering, Environmental, Permitting, & City Oversight 17.0%$1,182,894 2% is assumed for City Oversight Construction Management/Materials Testing, & City Oversight 12.0%$834,984 2% is assumed for City Oversight $2,017,878 $8,976,078 Notes Contingency (30%)30.0%$2,692,900 $11,669,000 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs The Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions. Opinions of probable costs provided herein are based on the information known to Engineer at this time and represent only the Engineer's judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. The Engineer cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction costs will not vary from its opinions of probable costs. SUB-TOTAL DESIGN AND PROJECT ADMIN SUB-TOTAL % of sub-total Total Project Cost Estimate Mobilization % of sub-total major construction items % of sub-total major construction items SUB-TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS % of sub-total construction costs % of sub-total construction costs Erosion Control % of sub-total major construction items Drainage % of sub-total major construction items Traffic Control / Detour % of sub-total major construction items Landscaping % of sub-total major construction items Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Estimate of Conceptual Project Costs Alternative A (Road Diet) From DeAnza Blvd to Lawrence Expy Item SUB-TOTAL MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ITEMS Utility Coordination & Minor Modifications % of sub-total major construction items Kimley >>> Horn 44 Date Prepared: June 30, 2021 Unit Quantity Unit Cost Extended Cost Notes 1 Curb Ramps/Reconstruct and Reduce Curb Radius EA 61 $27,000.00 $1,647,000 Includes demolition of existing sidewalk/curb return and installation of new curb return radius, sidewalk, and ramp. Assumes 2' sawcut from new curb return 2 Concrete Sidewalk SF 9,000 $30.00 $270,000 Includes sidewalk cost, demolition/modification to existing - along corridor only. Assume sidewalk reconstruction feasible along full length of identified locations 3 Raised Concrete Median LF 500 $300.00 $150,000 Includes 2' sawcut/demo either side, new curb either side of median, and 12" HMA section. 4 Median Hardscape SF 2,900 $20.00 $58,000 Includes hardscape within median, does not include curb for raised median. Assumed only 50% of median hardscape, other 50% landscape 5 Raised Concrete Buffer LF 7,200 $225.00 $1,620,000 Includes 2' sawcut/demo and new curb on both sides of buffer, and 12" HMA section. Curb cuts spaced accordingly to maintain existing drainage pattern. 6 Relocate/Install New Bus Stop EA 2 $35,000.00 $70,000 Assumes new bus pad needed at relocated stop, demolition/repaving of existing bus pad, and amenities. Assume 60' x 10' pad. 7 Transit Island EA 2 $40,000.00 $80,000 Assumes 10' Transit Island, bus pad, amenities, and curb reconstruction. Assume 60' Length 8 Signing & Striping LS 1 $500,000.00 $500,000 Assumes striping, markings, signs and removal of existing striping 9 RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon)EA 1 $50,000.00 $50,000 Each RRFB includes assembly and equipment for both crossing directions at each intersection. Locations that are noted to be determined from a warrant are not included 10 Speed Feedback Sign System EA 4 $5,000.00 $20,000 11 Intersection Signal Improvements EA 6 $30,000.00 $180,000 Includes minor signal work at signalized int for bike/ped accessibility, such as pedestrian countdown timers and leading pedestrian intervals (LPI) $4,645,000 Notes 1.0%$46,500 Minor utility adjustments at new sidewalk, new median areas, and curb return reconstructions 8.0%$371,600 Planter areas in raised concrete buffer for cycle track, landscape in median, and adjacent to new sidewalk along corridor. 2.0%$92,900 Standard BMP & drainage inlet protection 1.0%$46,500 Minor adjustments, relocations, and potential new infrastructure at reconstructed curb returns 8.0%$371,600 Standard traffic control % 5.0%$232,300 Standard mobilization % Minor Contract Revisions 10.0%$464,500 Standard contract revisions % $6,270,900 Notes Engineering, Environmental, Permitting, & City Oversight 17.0%$1,066,053 2% is assumed for City Oversight Construction Management/Materials Testing, & City Oversight 12.0%$752,508 2% is assumed for City Oversight $1,818,561 $8,089,461 Notes Contingency (30%)30.0%$2,426,900 $10,516,400 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs The Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions. Opinions of probable costs provided herein are based on the information known to Engineer at this time and represent only the Engineer's judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. The Engineer cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction costs will not vary from its opinions of probable costs. SUB-TOTAL DESIGN AND PROJECT ADMIN SUB-TOTAL % of sub-total Total Project Cost Estimate Mobilization % of sub-total major construction items % of sub-total major construction items SUB-TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS % of sub-total construction costs % of sub-total construction costs Erosion Control % of sub-total major construction items Drainage % of sub-total major construction items Traffic Control / Detour % of sub-total major construction items Landscaping % of sub-total major construction items Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study Estimate of Conceptual Project Costs Alternative B (No Road Diet) From DeAnza Blvd to Lawrence Expy Item SUB-TOTAL MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ITEMS Utility Coordination & Minor Modifications % of sub-total major construction items Kimley >>> Horn 45 Appendix C. 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Community Comments on Conceptual Designs from Survey #2 (May 2021) 49 Positive Comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down All bike lanes should have solid barriers to prevent drivers from parking/driving in the bike lanes 10 14 Bike lanes should be fully protected, otherwise their safety is minimal 6 11 Consider bus boarding islands to speed buses and reduce bus/bike conflicts 5 11 love the markings, pedestrian ramps and radii reductions!1 0 love the RRFB!4 0 love alternative A!4 9 Drivers constantly turn right out of Hyde Middle School and merge into the median lane to make an illegal U-Turn.0 1 These changes will make this intersection safer for everyone.2 0 Having a crossing over Bollinger at Hyde Ave intersection has been on our wish list all these 16 years we've lived in Fairgrove neighborhood. We've crossed the road here often over the years, but that is only possible during lower traffic hours. Lack of crossing has encouraged many Fairgrove residents to go to Safeway and other mall services by car, a distance of only few hundred walkable yards. Crossing also increases the safety of Hyde students going for their after school bobas.1 0 Providing two-way left turning center lane is very helpful for all the residents who have a driveway facing Bollinger: easier access in and out of driveway during high traffic hours, and left turns onto properties will not slow the whole traffic.4 10 The RRFB and dedicated center turn lane will make this area so much safer for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. Perhaps each RRFB crossing can be slightly raised to further slow down traffic.5 2 Thank You for the RRFB and pavement marked crosswalk at Clifden Way! Please consider adding multi-sensory alerts (sounds and visible signals) for pedestrians who have activated the flashing beacon but may not be aware that it is flashing because of visual impairment or because they cannot see lights flashing on the pavement from their position on the sidewalk.1 0 I like the 2-lane plan. Between the curves, elevation changes, narrowing at creek over crossings, and heavy cross-traffic use, Bollinger Rd has challenges that are underappreciated by many travelers. The 2-lane option offers the best overall safety improvements.1 6 This is a key crossing for those going to Cupertino Library but right now it has no crosswalk.1 0 LOVE the protected bike lanes. Consider bus boarding islands to reduce conflict between cars, buses, and bikes.1 6 It's common to see people driving 50 mph on this curve.0 0 Going to two lanes with a center turn lane is great for reducing speeding and ensuring regular traffic flow. There are so many driveways along Bollinger. It makes sense to have a separate turn lane instead of making people start their turn from inside a traffic lane. This configuration has been successful in many other roads in the South Bay.2 6 Bike lanes need hard barriers. Also consider parking protected bike lanes, like on Stelling.1 4 I like the crosswalk at Lancer. I work at Hyde, and feel this in a dangerous spot and there is no way to get across without going all the way to Miller.2 0 like the bike lane 1 0 Having a protected bike lane along all of Bollinger is critical. There are no parallel neighborhood streets. Students at Hyde and Lynbrook need safe bike travel, not to mention anyone else accessing businesses on Bollinger. Cycling is a practical form of transportation, not a niche hobby.2 6 Having a protected bike lane along all of Bollinger is critical. There are no parallel neighborhood streets. Students at Hyde and Lynbrook need safe bike travel, not to mention anyone else accessing businesses on Bollinger. Cycling is a practical form of transportation, not a niche hobby.1 6 Alternative A50 I really applaud having a pedestrian crossing here. It's critical for bus users to be able to cross at this location, and I understand that there have been serious accidents in the past. Given the width of the road, there should definitely be high-intensity flashing beacons available for crossing.0 0 introduce traffic calming measures (speed bumps, signage, whatever works) to reduce speed as drivers enter the neighborhood. Compress or otherwise mitigate the sweeping curves of Rancho to slow down drivers and protect cyclists and pedestrians.0 0 My child takes this route when biking to school and friends. Eliminating the free right turns on Bollinger will give me peace of mind. Bollinger Road is part of my neighborhood, not a race track. It must serve cyclists and pedestrians as much as it serves motorists. SUM 55 92 Negative Comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Do not reduce Bollinger from 4 lanes (2 each wayby introducing a dedicated left turn lane etc. All 4 lanes are required to handle the traffic. In the past, when Bollinger got backed up, people would cut through the adjacent neighborhoods at high speed, making the situation even more dangerous. Leave Bollinger for the through traffic and preserve the neighborhoods for biking, walking, etc.14 5 slowing traffic may make sense, but reducing lanes from four to two is a recipe for disaster.11 7 if you reduce to two lanes, the traffic lanes will be solid with cars and a left turn center lane will be of no use at all. Keep all four lanes.1 5 I have concerns that reducing each side to one lane, with a designated middle turn lane, will back traffic up during heavy traffic. I also worry about the center lanes being abused by individuals trying to weave in and out of traffic in this scenario. I would like to see traffic slow down to the speed limit (it would allow for safer slowdowns when cars signal to turn, and opportunities to merge to the other lane), but I do not think reducing the number of lanes is the best way to go about it.6 2 SUM 32 19 Spot Improvements Thumbs Up Thumbs Down provide 2 stage queue turn box on all 4 corners at deanza and bollinger 3 0 prohibit right on red at this intersection 3 11 provide 2 stage bike queue turn box at all 4 corners 4 0 Provide an entrance to the hyde parking lot to avoid automoble queueing the bike lane on bollinger 3 1 Make this median longer to keep people from making left turns (u-turns) out of the Hyde parking lot. Shopping customers can go out of the parking lot onto Miller instead of turning left onto Bollinger.1 1 Create a cement barrier to prevent drivers from making an illegal U-turn coming out of HMS.3 4 What really is needed at this intersection is enforcement of the traffic light by the Sheriff Dept. People on Bollinger run the traffic light to make a left turn onto DeAnza long after the light has turned red. This results in people leaving Home Depot, etc. then either having a very short light or also running the yellow light to go straight on Bollinger past DeAnza. I have never seen the Sheriff or Highway Patrol doing enforcement at this intersection.3 0 Modify entry into Hdye to eliminate queuing for entry to Hyde. If you narrow the road to 1 lane each way and allow the current situation you will effectively close Bollinger Ave during kid pick up time. Close the entrance from Bollinger to Hyde and only allow entry from Hyde street (with a divider preventing left turn into the lot for people turning off Bollinger to Hyde ). Force the queue to be on Hyde street, not Bollinger.1 14 Please introduce traffic controls to slow down cars coming off of Lawrence.6 0 Alternative A51 I think that the bus stop at Bollinger and Miller should be put midway between the intersection and the first driveway out of the shopping center. The bus could block people turning right from miller onto Bollinger is it is too close to the intersection and it will be too close to the driveway out of the shopping center. You have to be able to see around the bus.1 0 All of Bollinger Road seems to have been created for cars to go faster than is safe, but this stretch of road, between Blaney and Alderbrook, is curved in a way that particularly invites speeding. Please consider options to further slow down traffic here.7 0 Factor in that many people come out of Chelmsford Dr. and make a U-turn at Wunderlich Dr. to go east.1 0 If cut-through traffic can be anticipated under the 2-lane plan, maybe some neighborhood streets can be closed to through traffic.0 6 Fatal collisions have occurred here. The turn radius is far too wide and is designed to encourage speeding. Create a protected intersection for bicycles.2 0 Add transit signal priority to allow buses to pass through intersections faster and avoid red lights. VTA route 25 is a major bus route and lots of people rely on it. Cupertino and San Jose should work with VTA's Fast Transit Program. They can do a lot to make the bus faster and easier to ride.3 3 This bus stop has no shelter or bench.0 0 New stop needs to have a shelter and bench like the old one.0 0 Can you put in a crosswalk here across Bollinger? There is no place to cross except at Miller, so kids run across the street 5 0 Add transit signal priority so that buses can avoid long waits at major intersections.0 6 Crosswalk is needed here to complete the pedestrian network.1 0 Alternative A52 Positive Comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Transit island with shelter will greatly enhance the bus experience and reduce traffic conflict.1 0 Like 0 0 Agree to this. Even better to add road flashers that lines this pedestrian crosswalk 1 0 SUM 2 0 Negative Comments Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Bike lanes do not follow the whole length of the road and almost all of them lack meaningful protection 7 0 Bike lane configuration on the north side of bollinger seems to be missing 3 0 need more pedestrian uncontrolled high visibility Rapid Flashing Light crossings in option B!3 0 Do not reduce the curb turn radius. People need to be able to turn onto Chelmsford drive without getting rear ended by traffic behind them on Bollinger.2 3 Speeds get way too high here, especially with two lanes in each direction and very wide travel lanes. Feels like I'm on Central Expressway.3 2 Bike lane must be consistently protected across the whole length of the road. Consider: Would you let your child ride to school here?2 2 Extend bike lane to allow for further motor visibility.1 0 SUM 21 7 Spot Improvements Thumbs Up Thumbs Down provide bike 2 stage turn queue boxes at all 4 corners 3 0 provide bike 2 stage turn queue boxes at all 4 corners 3 0 provide bike 2 stage turn queue boxes at all 4 corners 2 0 prohibit right on red at this intersection 1 6 Add a light for the right turn from Lawrence to Bollinger that can be activated by a pedestrian walk button. People ignore pedestrians currently. Also activate the stop light when people are making a left from Lawrence onto Bollinger (heading toward Tantau). People make the right turn when they do not have the right of way, making it dangerous.1 0 Add Traffic cameras with automatic ticket issuance for people who run the red light. This is a constant problem, especially for people turning left from Bollinger onto DeAnza. I have never seen the Sheriff's dept do enforcement at this intersection.1 0 Extend the left only lane for turning from Bollinger onto Johnson to eliminate people cutting into the oncoming traffic lane to avoid the backup of people ahead of them waiting for the light to change.0 0 Add transit signal priority to speed up buses and prevent delays at intersections. Work with VTA's Fast Transit program. Many people, especially elders and young students rely on the bus. They need transit that is fast, safe and reliable. In the future, consider turning the parking lane or one of the travel lanes into a bus only lane.1 0 Need pedestrian crosswalk here to complete connected Pedestrian network.0 0 Add pedestrian crosswalk to Complete the pedestrian crosswalk network.0 0 Alternative B53