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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2023 Final BPC Packet BPC 07-19-2023 1 of 35 CITY OF CUPERTINO AGENDA lop CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION 10300 Torre Avenue, City Hall Conference Room A Wednesday,July 19, 2023 7:00 PM This will be a Hybrid Meeting-In-Person and Teleconference Option IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person at Cupertino City Hall. Members of the audience who address the Commission must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments. 2) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July19 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. 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 Register in advance for this webinar: https:Hcityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZjjuCVZwTte0mxU805YmMg Page 1 1 BPC 07-19-2023 2 of 35 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 19,2023 Phone Dial 669 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 916 5574 4491 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. 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If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name,you may enter "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation. 3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand." Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic. 5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email bikepedcommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking. ROLL CALL Page 2 2 BPC 07-19-2023 3 of 35 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 19,2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: June 21, 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the June 21, 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 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 (Wolf) Recommended Action: Develop and Maintain a List of Future Agenda Items for the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission NEW BUSINESS 3. Subject: Go Safely, California - Education Program Presentation from the California Office of Traffic Safety (Weisburg) Recommended Action: Receive Presentation on the "Go Safely, California" Education Program from the California Office of Traffic Safety 4. Subject: Cupertino Transportation Division Presentation (Aumentado) Recommended Action: Receive Presentation on Cupertino's Transportation Division Staff, Roles and Responsibilities, and On-Going Projects STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 5. 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 meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should Page 3 3 BPC 07-19-2023 4 of 35 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda July 19,2023 call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 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. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk's Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment. Page 4 4 BPC 07-19-2023 5 of 35 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Agenda Item 23-12470 Agenda Date: 7/19/2023 Agenda #: 1. Subject: June 21, 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes Approve the June 21, 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/12/2023 powered by LegistarTM 5 BPC 07-19-2023 6 of 35 DRAFT MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION 11M June 21, 2023 CUPERTINO Draft Minutes The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Ilango Ganga, Grace John, Herve Marcy (VC), Joel Wolf (C), John Zhao Absent: None Staff: Marlon Aumentado, Staff Liaison Others Present: David Stillman, Transportation Manager; Cherie Walkowiak, Safe Routes To School Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 17, 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes MOTION: Vice Chair Marcy moved, seconded by Commissioner Ganga to approve the minutes as presented. MOTION PASSED: 4-0, John Absent POSTPONEMENTS No Postponements ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Andrea, public speaker reminded residents of the Go Safely California campaign which promotes a safety culture so residents can go places safely. Following safety rules saves lives. Commissioner John joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Commissioner Ganga wanted to bring "Go Safely" up as a Future Agenda Item. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None 1 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 6 BPC 07-19-2023 7 of 35 OLD BUSINESS 2. Future Agenda Items (Wolf) Carmen Road Bridge Education on How to Use Two-Stage Left Turn Boxes Path between Lincoln Elementary and Monta Vista High School The Impact of Semi-Rural Designation on Bike and Ped Projects/Priorities Reassess the Intersection at Bubb Road/McClellan Road Stevens Creek Boulevard, Phases 1-3 Vision Zero (Workplan Item) Lead Pedestrian Walk Interval(LPI) (start the pedestrian green before vehicles) Input from Seniors on the Bicycle Pedestrian Improvements Bollinger Road Safety Corridor Project AB 43-Summary and how Commission can support implementation(to what extent we can reduce speed limits) Bicycle Licensing (to prevent bike theft) Bicycle Facilities (Workplan Item) Land Donation from Richard Lowenthal (Carter) Review Progress toward BPC Objectives (Six months to annually) BPC Input at the VTA BPAC Meeting Regarding Adult Bicycle Education(Lindskog/Ganga) League of American Bicyclists Application-Due fall 2023 Review Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements and Provide Input from the Public Pedestrian Safety around Shopping Centers Update from Safe Routes to School(SR2S) Examine Pedestrian Walkways for Safety Pedestrian Focused Area in Cupertino related to the VTA Plan for Pedestrian Safety Study of the speed of cars and street crossing behavior on Rodrigues Avenue Know &understand Federal grant funding with the Department of Transportation on updated bicycle pedestrian planning Go Safely Program CA Program Presentation-Andrea Office of Highway Safety Notification of Commission on Grant Applications periodically (every 6 months?) NEW BUSINESS 3. 2023 Fall Bike Fest Planning and Coordination (Walkowiak) Cherie Walkowiak, Safe Routes to School Coordinator gave a presentation on the 2023 Fall Bike Fest Planning and Coordination. Ms. Walkowiak stated the various jobs that were available and looked for volunteers. Chair Wolf volunteered to lead the longer bike ride; he suggested someone in the front and the back. Ms. Walkowiak said there was always a lead and someone in the back; she needed four to five of the Commissioners for the bike rides. Chair Wolf suggested recruiting from Walk Bike Cupertino. 2 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 7 BPC 07-19-2023 8of35 Commissioner Zhao asked about the other roles and was there a need for volunteers to run the booths, in addition to volunteering for a bike ride. Ms. Walkowiak said there were a lot of high school volunteers to help run booths. At least one or two Commissioners will assist with the waivers before they go on the ride. Commissioner Zhao was not sure if he was going to be in town but if he was, he was interested in the longer ride. Chair Wolf was interested in the longer ride. Commissioner Ganga was interested in the shorter ride. David Stillman, Transportation Manager said he could assist with either ride,Vice Chair Marcy said the same. Ms. Walkowiak asked about volunteers for the registration table. Commissioner's John and Zhao volunteered. Vice Chair Marcy volunteered for the safety talk; Ms. Walkowiak said she would provide some talking points. Chair Wolf said he was able to staff the bike history booth. Mr. Stillman volunteered the new Transit and Transportation Planner to assist. Chair Wolf asked if the City of San Jose provided any old bicycles. Ms. Walkowiak said it was just posters, there were no actual bikes. Ms. Walkowiak showed a map of potential bike rides for the shorter ride and said each was two and half to three miles long; the long bike ride could be about 15 miles long. Commissioner Zhao asked if there were stops. Ms.Walkowiak said they were considering riding through. Chair Wolf suggested a 10-12-mile bike ride near Lawrence-Mitty. Ms. Walkowiak mentioned the longer ride was 10-15 miles in the past. Vice Chair Marcy thought a good objective was to show people trails they have not been on before. He suggested Lawrence-Mitty and Tamien Innu. Commissioner Zhao suggested the west side of the City of Cupertino. Commissioner Ganga discussed the short ride and recalled last year they road all the way to Rancho Rinconada area. Ms. Walkowiak recalled previous years and said riders were 30-45 minutes apart. This year, she suggested shortening the short ride to three miles. Commissioner Zhao brought out people being spread out on the short ride due to the difference in ability and said the route had options to cut the loop short. If people did not want to do the full loop, they were able to come back before they hit the trail. Chair Wolf said if that was the case, there was a need for two leaders, so one person could do a longer option and one the shorter. Vice Chair Marcy suggested signs if there were two options for the short ride, otherwise,he suggested keeping it simple. NO ACTION TAKEN 4. Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Update (Stillman) David Stillman, Transportation Manager gave a presentation to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Commission) on the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant update. 3 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 8 BPC 07-19-2023 9of35 Commissioner Zhao inquired about the countermeasures, speed feedback signs, and high friction pavements; he wanted to know if there were other treatments. Mr. Stillman said no those are the only two. Vice Chair Marcy recalled the data about collisions and saw that McClellan Road was identified as one of the corridors. He wondered if there was a change in the number of collisions on McClellan Road since the separated bike lanes were installed. Mr. Stillman did not have that data with him but assured the Commission he would look into it. Commissioner Ganga stated that the countermeasures were mainly focused on preventing accidents, but he wondered if there were other improvements being made in response to the two pedestrian identified fatalities. He did not see that Stelling Road was included in this improvement. Mr. Stillman answered that Bollinger Road was included but Stelling Road was not addressed in this project. He understood the fatality dealt with a driver that was texting, which would not be addressed in an infrastructure project like this. He was going to look at further areas in the City of Cupertino that were identified by the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) which were addressed by grants or future cycles of Capital Improvement Program (CIP.) Commissioner Ganga asked how much was spent on LRSP. Mr. Stillman said it was less than $100,000. Vice Chair Marcy inquired about the crash data and wondered if that was vehicle verses vehicle or vehicle verses pedestrian. Mr. Stillman said it includes all collisions. Chair Wolf stated there was a 135-page report from the consulting firm that compiled the report for the LRSP in January 2023 and there were many safety improvements recommended. He wondered what percentage of the report the LRSP covered because he noticed there was no intersection safety improvements at this time. Mr. Stillman did not know the exact percentage but guessed it was fairly small. The LRSP was going to be used every year moving forward, and so was Vision Zero when it was complete, to identify projects for CIP or for grants. The other safety issues were going to potentially be addressed through these safety plans. Chair Wolf inquired about the epoxy and the aggregate that were mentioned and if water was able to percolate in between the pavement. Mr. Stillman said it was not going to percolate in between the pavement but it was going to fall within some voids. There was a ten-year useful life. Vice Chair Marcy inquired about the criteria for the counter measures. Mr. Stillman said with the HSIP grant application, depending on the specific problem being addressed, there was a specific list of items that could be chosen to indicate eligibility for the funding. The ones chosen were from that list. That was not to say it was not possible to do other things outside the scope of the grant. 4 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 9 BPC 07-19-2023 10 of 35 Commissioner Zhao inquired about the grant and asked if the counter measures were set in stone. Mr. Stillman answered yes, for this project, for these particular collision factors. Commissioner Zhao inquired why Stevens Creek Boulevard was not included. Mr. Stillman answered that it did not rise to the level of [inaudible] types of accidents. Stevens Creek Boulevard may have been eligible for other types of counter measures for other types of accidents that were occurring but not for the types that were addressed with this application. Stevens Creek Boulevard was identified as a high collision corridor in the LRSP. Commissioner Ganga summarized that this program brought a lot of returns. Perhaps some programs were able to be augmented by Vision Zero, which was another safety program that looked at bicycle and pedestrian safety; there was a potential for additional funding if there was a plan. The Federal Infrastructure Bill earmarked dollars for local communities to spend on such programs. He suggested looking for additional countermeasures to use, despite funding, for next year's CIP. Mr. Stillman concurred and said he would do that with the next cycle and would bring those recommendations back to the Commission, so they were able to see what was being proposed and so they could weigh in. NO ACTION TAKEN STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 5. Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) David Stillman, Transportation Manager said the Wolfe Road/1-280 project had a shortfall in the Measure B funding. He was going to look to cover the shortfall with Senate Bill 1 funding but that was not looking good. Valley Transportation Authority and the City of Cupertino were working to try to identify other funding sources to cover the shortfall. Chair Wolf asked if that involved the trail at the interchange of Wolfe Road and 1-280. Mr. Stillman said access to the trail was to be provided from Wolfe Road,but that portion of the trail was not going to happen for some time. Commissioner Ganga gave a report on the Mayor's meeting and Safe Routes to School Meeting for June. Chair Wolf gave an update on the energizer station for Bike to Work Day and said there were about 75 riders that came through and there were more than enough volunteers. He also sat in on the bike rack meeting. The Rotary Club has money for artistic bike racks. The Chamber of Commerce was going to act as a liaison between the City and businesses regarding the installation of bike racks on private property. Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works was going to head writing an agreement, which was needed if City money was going to be used on private property. If there was City money spent on artistic bike racks for public property, then the Art Commission needed to be involved. Mr. Stillman was looking for a representative from the 5 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 10 BPC 07-19-2023 11 of 35 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission to be on the stakeholder group for Vision Zero. Commissioner Ganga and Commissioner Zhao volunteered. Commissioner John was to attend the Mayor's Meeting and Safe Routes to School meeting for July. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Marlon Aumentado, Staff Liaison Note: Any attachments can be found on the Cupertino Website httj2s://www.cupertino.org/our-city/agendas-minutes 6 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Regular Meeting June 21,2023 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda Item # 3 June 21 , 2023 Fall Bike Fest 2023: 1 OthAniversary! Bicycle Pedestrian Commission June 21 , 2023 �SZ.I9ss CUPERTINO Topics . Logistics . Activities . BPC Roles . BPC Feedback m Logistics . When : Saturday, September 30 . Time: gam - 1 pm (setup @ 7 :45am ) . Where : Civic Center Plaza m e a� � o •— o > Ln u V O Ln 0 0 Tentative Activities • Contests and Games . Bike Demos . Bike-Powered Spin Art . Vendor Booths . 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M Victoria restrictions on social interaction and clothing attire.These same individuals and San Jose's first velodrome was built in 1892.It stood at the corner organizations lobbied for better of Race Street and Park Avenue.Today's Hellyer Velodrome has roads and the use of hosted Olympic trials and thousands of USA Cycling-sanctioned9w' asphaltum in downtown San Jose to provide a hard events while developing new champions. •1974 surface and reduce dust. In homage to this legacy,the Amgen Tour of California has raced Ironically,improved through San Jose since its 2006 inception. roads facilitated the use of motorized vehicles, which in the early 20th „,,,,;,""""°"` •,1986",,„„ century reduced the popularity of adult - recreational cycling. 2006• Two Bike Rides . Short Ride for Families -3 miles, flat . Stop at park for activities (tentative) • Longer Ride for Experienced Riders -6 to 15 miles . 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Cherie Walkowiak Safe Routes to School Coordinator cheriew@cupertino .org www.cupertino .org/bikefest 23 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda Item #4 June 21 , 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission r �SZ.I9ss CUPERTINO June 21 , 2023 m Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda Item #4 June 21 , 2023 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Highway Safety Improvement Program �SZ.I9ss CUPERTINO June 21 , 2023 History • Local Roadway Safety Plan completed January 2023 • Evaluated crash data citywide, focusing on Fatal and Severe Injury (F + SI) crashes • Most common collision types are rear-end and broadsides for all injury collisions • Most common primary collision factor is unsafe speed for all injury and F+SI collisions m History • Approximately 22% of all F+SI collisions in the city occur along roadway segments • Roadway segments with highest collision concentrations identified in LRSP • Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) most appropriate way to address and improve collision rate through proven countermeasures m HSIP • Federal-aid program, purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads • Requires a data-driven, strategic approach with a focus on performance • City submitted HSIP application for improving safety on 17 roadway segments, including 10 high-collision corridors and other locations identified through public engagement • Countermeasures identified include: • Radar speed feedback sign installation • High-friction pavement treatments m HSIP • Successfully awarded $3,,205,620 in grant funding. Total project cost $3,.561 ,800 • Schedule milestones: • Final plans: 8/20/2024 • Construction completion: 6/30/2025 m Roadway Segments - Proposed Locations z� IL f rr err N Cl�s `V� e LeiSan Jose f 91 m Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Highway Safety Improvement Program End Slide SZ.I9ss CUPERTINO June 21 , 2023 BPC 07-19-2023 32 of 35 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Agenda Item 23-12471 Agenda Date: 7/19/2023 Agenda #: 2. Subject: Future Agenda Items (Wolf) Develop and Maintain a List of Future Agenda Items for the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/12/2023 powered by LegistarTM 32 BPC 07-19-2023 33 of 35 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Agenda Item 23-12472 Agenda Date: 7/19/2023 Agenda M 3. Subject: Go Safely, California - Education Program Presentation from the California Office of Traffic Safety (Weisburg) Receive Presentation on the "Go Safely, California" Education Program from the California Office of Traffic Safety CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/12/2023 powered by LegistarTM 33 BPC 07-19-2023 34 of 35 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Agenda Item 23-12473 Agenda Date: 7/19/2023 Agenda M 4. Subject: Cupertino Transportation Division Presentation (Aumentado) Receive Presentation on Cupertino's Transportation Division Staff, Roles and Responsibilities, and On-Going Projects CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/12/2023 powered by LegistarTM 34 BPC 07-19-2023 35 of 35 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Agenda Item 23-12474 Agenda Date: 7/19/2023 Agenda M 5. Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 7/12/2023 powered by LegistarTM 35