CC 07-09-2024 Item No. 3 Vision Zero Action Plan _Supplemental Report
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: July 9, 2024
Agenda Item #3
Subject
Adoption of Vision Zero Action Plan.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 24-xxxx, adopting the Cupertino Vision Zero Action Plan.
Background:
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmember are shown in
italics.
Q1: Staff report states "The draft Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan was
presented to the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission at the regular
meeting of March 20. At the meeting, staff received valuable feedback on the
Plan, which was incorporated into a revised draft that was presented to the
Commission at a Special Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting on June 13.
The commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend that the City
Council adopt the Vision Zero Plan, including some additional edits which
have subsequently been incorporated into the Final Draft presented to Council
for adoption." But I don't see a summary of the modifications made to the
original draft and then revised draft. Please provide a summary and redlined
drafts to show the changes. (Chao)
Staff response: No redlined drafts were created. A table of the requested changes by
the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission at and following the March 28 and June 13 Bicycle
Pedestrian Commission meetings are attached at Attachments C and D, respectively.
Q2: The goal of reducing fatalities to zero is essential. However, vehicular
traffic is a mode of transportation that many people rely on for their
livelihood, either due to their own limited mobility or due to the distance to
travel to their jobs. How does the Vision Zero Plan balance the need of
sufficient vehicular traffic capacity and the safety for all? (Chao)
Staff response: Vision Zero is not specific to any mode of transportation and the Plan
does not endorse a move away from vehicular travel. The plan focuses on concepts that
will enhance safety and serve all modes of transportation.
Q3: Many residents are concerned about the proposed lane reduction on
Bollinger Road. They want safety, but they also do not wish to sacrifice one
vehicle lane. Is there any specific suggetion on lane reduction on any section
of the roads, bedies Bollinger Road? (Chao)
Staff response: No, nor is there a specific recommendation for lane reductions on
Bollinger Road.
Q4: Is the lane reduction for Bollinger Road one of the proposals in this Vision
Zero plan? From the plan, I am confused since the improvements proposed for
Bollinger Road in the plan only proposed reasonable safety improvements
such as buffered bike lanes. But the plan also says Alternative A from the
Feasibility Study is "secured." I would just like to get a clarification on that.
(Chao)
Staff response: The Plan says that funding for the Bollinger Road study has been
secured, it does not state that funding is for Alternative A. The Vision Zero plan is
not endorsing a specific solution for Bollinger Road; it is merely providing
information that the study to evaluate alternatives is proceeding. No alternative has
been selected or endorsed for implementation at this time.
Q5: Staff report states "Crucial to the success of the Vision Zero Plan is
ongoing education and enforcement and, more critically, continuous data
collection and analysis that will be performed in collaboration with a Task
Force. The Task Force will consist of a stakeholder group that will use
collaboration, data-driven strategies, and community engagement to ensure
the goals of the Plan are achieved." Who will be on the task force? How often
will they meet? Will the meeting be public? Will meeting agenda and minutes
be available? How often an update will be provided to the public and the
Council? (Chao)
Staff response: As stated on page 84, 93 and 94 of the Plan, the task force will include
Department of Public Works, Community Development, School Districts, County
Sheriff and Fire Department, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. Updates will be
provided annually to Council. Further details about the operation of the Task Force
are to be determined at a later time when is the task force is convened.
Q6: The plan did not give an estimate of the implementation cost, which I
usually find in Pedestrain/Bike plab. What's the estimated annual cost for data
collection and analysis and maps, as suggested on page 28? Would that be
done in house? (Chao)
Staff response: The Vision Zero Plan does not include cost estimates for the concepts
contained within it. The FY24-25 proposed Active Transportation Plan will provide a
more in-depth analysis of projects, including cost estimates. Much of the data
collection can be done in-house.
Q7: From the proposed Work Plan, we would have new education and
enforcement programs. Would we expect budget proposal for these items in
budget update? Since we have adopted the FY24-25 budget, what programs
are planned for the FY24-25? Any budget adjustment to make? (Chao)
Staff response: Many programs can be wrapped into existing City workflows such as
the City’s Safe Routes to School program. Budget proposals may be needed for
others. These will be determined following Council approval of the Plan and
development of the Task Force. No budget adjustments are currently being proposed.
Q8: Page 107 pointed out some proposed general plan updates, would we
expect an amendment proposed for the general plan? (Chao)
Staff response: The amendment could happen as needed in the future. Staff anticipates
that these changes would be made during the next significant general plan update.
Q8A: The Land Use chapter and the Mobility Element chapter were recently
updated for the Housing Element update. Did that update include the
proposed ones from the Vision Zero plan? (Chao)
Staff response: No, since the Vision Zero Plan or the recommended language contained
within it has not yet been approved or adopted by the City Council.
Q9: Page 95, some Transportation Technologies are recommended. Some
likely make sense, but some might be costly to achieve. I would like to know
whether the IT department, the City Engineer, or TICC has vetted those
recommendations? Their feedback? (Chao)
Staff response: No, these recommendations have not been vetted through IT or the
TICC. The City Engineer has been involved throughout the process. The intent is
that the recommendations in the Vision Zero Plan provide a foundation, and the
recommendations will be evaluated for feasibility of implementation once the plan is
adopted by Council. It is not expected that all Vision Plan recommendations
necessarily be implemented; the Plan is a toolbox of measures and programs to
consider implementing if/when feasible given resources, budget or other constraints.
Q10: Are we committing to those recommendations made in the Vision Action
Plan if the Council adopts the plan as a whole on July 9, 2024? (Chao)
Staff response: See response to Q9 above.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A. Draft Resolution
B. Draft Vision Zero Action Plan
Attachments Provided with Supplemental 1:
C. Comments Received Following March 28, 2024 BPC Meeting
D. Comments Received Following June 13, 2024 BPC Meeting