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Vision Zero Action Plan
Written Communications
From:Henry W
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Support for the Vision Zero Plan and Lawson Bike Path
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:37:32 PM
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Dear Mayor Mohan, Vice Mayor Fruen, and Councilmembers Wei, Moore, and Chao:
I am writing today as a resident of Cupertino and a 4-year student of Cupertino High School.
Tonight, I am asking you to vote in favor of measures around Cupertino that will support the
heightened safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic - as well as students biking to and from
schools. As such, I ask you to vote in favor tonight for the Vision Zero Plan and approval for
the Lawson Bikeway. These two items are critical to improving bike-ped traffic throughout the
city as well as protect students as they are making the commute to and from schools.
The Vision Zero Plan is a clear roadmap in order to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities on
city roads. This initiative is indispensable for safeguarding the well-being of all residents,
especially those who may be more vulnerable. The approach in formulating this plan, which
was collaborative, inclusive, and unanimously approved by the Bike-Ped Commission,
demonstrates how it is sufficient in addressing diverse needs and concerns regarding road
safety throughout Cupertino. Vulnerable populations, such as children, elderly, and those with
disabilities, stand to gain significantly from the Vision Zero Plan measures. With the said
reasoning, I urge the City Council to unanimously support the Vision Zero plan.
Now, the Lawson Bikeway is a clear demonstration of the benefits of Vision Zero. As a
student of Cupertino High School, previous advocate for safer bikeways around Cupertino
High School, and a biker, I wholeheartedly support the addition of a bikeway to the streets
surrounding Lawson Middle School. This bikeway option provides proper separation between
vehicles, pedestrians, and bikers, and stands to be a solid solution for the dangers of Lazaneo
and Vista during before- and after- school times. Biking students and vehicles mix with the
current layout, and it is excessively unsafe for the student bikers. Bikers who opt to bike on
the sidewalks face equal dangers, if not more, posing a threat to both themselves and
pedestrians on the narrow sidewalk. For this reasoning, I urge City Council to unanimously
support the Lawson Bikeway plan.
Sincerely,
Henry Widjaja
From:Gauri Chawla
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:For Public Comment (7/9): Item #3 Vision Zero Action Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:18:45 PM
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To the Cupertino City Council:
I am writing to urge you to support the adoption of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
This is a document that will be continually updated, and is intended to provide guidance
to traffic safety (including motorists, cyclists, transit users, and pedestrians). It does not
provide any actionable plans, and thus should not be treated as the only action Council can
take in regards to traffic safety. Instead, it should be viewed as a way to keep Cupertino
updated on protecting certain areas of traffic (for example: cyclists riding to school/work) as
our traffic environment is always changing.
This detailed plan has undergone several revisions based on public input, as well as
recommendations from the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. These actions have
strengthened the Vision Zero Plan, and the adoption of this plan will bring Cupertino
into the present in regards to traffic safety.
As someone who has had to rely on public transportation, and understands that much of the
city drives due to the structure of our roads and pathways, the Vision Zero Action Plan -
because it is a document that is continually reviewed and updated - will be able to adapt to any
changes in environment Cupertino may face. Thus, its adoption is beneficial to our city;
having a guiding document that is subject to revision allows a clear methodology for
developing further outlines for traffic safety, and transforming our city to become more
walkable, transit-friendly, and bike-friendly.
Thank you for your consideration,
Gauri Chawla
From:Carols Gmail
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Support both Vision Zero Plan AND Bike lanes at Lawson Middle School
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:20:27 PM
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Dear Mayor Mohan, Vice Mayor Fruen and Council-members,
I am writing today in support of both the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Class IV bike lanes at Lawson Middle
School.
Both of these items will help our residents safely navigate our streets. Pedestrians and bicyclists are at far greater
risk of life threatening injuries or death than those traveling inside of vehicles. It is prudent to focus on the safety of
those most at risk. We need to reduce car traffic in and around our schools. To do so, we need safe bike lanes that
give parents confidence to allow their students to ride their bikes.
The roads belong to all of us. We must share their use responsibly. Please support both of these items on your
agenda tonight.
Sincerely,
Carol Stanek
Speaking for myself
From:Jennifer Griffin
To:City Council; City Clerk
Cc:grenna5000@yahoo.com
Subject:Vision Zero Task Force Composition (Item 3 City Council Meeting 7/9/24)
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 10:03:57 AM
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Dear City Council:
Item Number 3 of the City Council Meeting on 7/9/24 considers adopting the Vision Zero
Plan for Cupertino. One of these parts is to establish a Vision Zero Task Force.
I want to make sure that the Task Force is composed of groups that represent everyone in
The community, and also to reflect that the Task Force has to work with people from other cities
That surround Cupertino.
1. I get the very strong impression that Missing Middle, which the city has adopted very aggressively
In their Housing Element, does not like cars very much or the people who need to drive them.
Missing Middle constantly does things to try to make one of the most common modes of transportation in
The city (80% or more) more difficult by reducing parking requirements in new construction thus
Forcing new residents to park in the streets and clogging up street parking for other residents.
Missing Middle also promotes over-building on lots of any size by forcing high-density
Construction that overwhelms the adjacent areas.
The Task Force needs to represent people from the Community who have concerns
about the implementation of Missing Middle into Cupertino and how it will actually affect
Our city in everyday life and actual traffic realities from its implementation.
2. The state has implemented new housing laws on a regular basis since 2018 and these laws
Have changed how our Housing Element has had to be focused. I don't think Vision Zero has
Been able to be updated to keep up with these new housing laws, many of which are very
Hostile to car traffic and people who drive cars.
We need to make sure the Vision Zero Task Force is composed of everyday people who are skeptical about
The Housing Laws and can ask pertinent questions about how these laws impact the quality of
life in the city, their impact on transportation demands in the city as well as how the
Housing Laws will affect Vision Zero in practice and in reality for all forms of safe transportation.
3. Cupertino is surrounded by other cities. The city should not implement Vision Zero ideas
Without talking to other cities first. The members of the Vision Zero Task Force should include
Residents and community members of the city who are concerned about interaction with other cities to
understand common roadway issues shared between cities. This also is to make sure nothing
In Vision Zero is implemented that seriously disrupts street traffic traveling into and out of
Adjacent cities such as evidenced by the concerns about Bollinger Road lane reduction,
Future improvements to Homestead Road, and Wolfe Road and 280 infrastructure.
The Vision Zero Task Force needs to contain city residents who will look out for the
Interests of car traffic as it travels from city to city to make sure that all forms of transportation
Are safe for all.
Please make sure the Vision Zero Task Force is also composed of Cupertino residents who live
In the neighborhoods affected and drive cars for their daily activities in Cupertino and in adjacent
Cities. These car activities involve shopping, eldercare or childcare, medicine pickup and recreation
opportunities that are only reachable by car due to physical limitation, the need to transport elderly or ill family
Members or young children or by personal choice of the car driver. It is important to make sure these
People who choose to drive a car or must drive a car have a seat at the Vision Zero table of
Task Force members, too.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
From:Hervé Marcy
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Vision Zero Plan - Please approve
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:39:15 AM
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Mayor Mohan, Esteemed council members,
I write to you from France today, where I am spending time with my family, and while I am the
Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, I am writing in my name only.
I am asking you to vote in favor of the adoption of the Vision Zero Plan for the City of Cupertino.
This plan is a clear roadmap for the City of Cupertino to tackle in the most effective way the issue
of road fatalities and serious injuries.
It is the result of a robust community engagement: as a matter of fact, the bicycle pedestrian
Commission gave its input and feedback to the City staff to help deliver the best possible plan for
the residents of our City. City staff was very open in the process and included our suggestions for
improvement. This plan was unanimously approved by the Commission.
This plan will help the most vulnerable residents of the City of Cupertino, such as seniors, children
and people with disabilities and will help make our city more inclusive to all road users and modes
of transportation. If followed by actual implementation, I am convinced this plan will save lives and
I am proud to have my name on it. I think you should too and hope you will approve it at the
upcoming city council.
Sincerely,
Herve Marcy
From:jim@crewdavis.com
To:City Council; City Clerk
Cc:Jim Davis
Subject:Please adopt the Draft Vision Zero Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:20:10 AM
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Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to you in support of the Vision Zero Plan. It is hard to imagine someone being against an
effort to eliminate traffic-related injuries and fatalities for everyone that uses our roads. The write up put
together by city staff seems detailed and thorough. There has also been significant community outreach,
with all residents being afforded the opportunity to provide comments and feedback.
I use our roads for driving and cycling, and cross them when I am out walking. I speak from experience
that over the years these activities have become more and more dangerous for all concerned. The plan is
a guiding vision. A vision where Cupertino eliminates traffic-related injuries and fatalities. That's a vision
deserving of your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jim Davis
Long time Cupertino resident
From:Helene Davis
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Vision Zero Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:15:27 AM
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Hello city council,
Kudos to the City of Cupertino staff for putting together such a thorough Vision Zero
plan for our community. This important road map (excuse my pun) for this
international approach to reducing/eliminating traffic deaths and injuries will be an
incredible benefit to our community.
The usual approach to road design is not enough. Systemic changes are needed to
make progress towards the goal of zero fatalities and injuries. And who doesn’t want
that to be a goal for our community?
Vision Zero is fundamentally a different way of looking at the “business as usual”
approach to road design. It recognizes that sometimes people make mistakes and is
designed to prevent accidents before they occur. It will encompass all road users
(motorists, cyclists, transit users and pedestrians) in Cupertino.
It is also a multidisciplinary approach that brings together multiple stake holders to
look at all aspects of road design - speed, behaviors, design, technology and policies
- it is a toolbox, a toolbox we can use to prioritize safety and equity for all road users.
I encourage you to adopt this vision. Thank you for your consideration.
Helene Davis
Long-time community member
From:Aaryan Doshi
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:[SUPPORT] Vision Zero Plan
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:10:06 AM
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Dear Mayor Mohan and City Council Members,
My name is Aaryan Doshi. I am a current high schooler at Monta Vista and a frequent biker
around Lawson.
I'm writing in the hopes that the protected bike pathway is added to Lawson Middle School.
When debating the decision of parking spaces vs. biker safety, we need to ask ourselves what
is more important:
A few minutes of convenience or a human life?
No amount of convenience can ever match up to human life.
No amount of money can ever match up to human life.
No amount of anything can ever match up to human life.
As a frequent cyclist myself, we do not need any more reminders of what is at stake.
And this is by no means an exaggeration: we have the ability to pave a safer Cupertino at our
fingertips.
Now, it is about what we will do. Please vote "Yes" on the upcoming Vision Zero Plan.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
With Gratitude,
Aaryan
From:Rattehalli Sudesh
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:SUPPORT VISION ZERO PLAN
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:05:53 AM
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Respected Cupertino city Mayor, city council members and city officials,
I am writing this urging you to strongly support the ‘Vision Zero’ plan. It makes complete sense to adopt this. Who
would not want to keep our pedestrians and cyclists safe!
Many neighbouring cities have already adopted this. As a regular cyclist on the roads, I have seen and experienced
the joys and near misses on the road. But I have also experienced the benefits of improved pedestrian and biking
infrastructure within Cupertino.
So, please adopt the Vision Zero plan and let’s make Cupertino a safe and awesome area to walk and bike.
Sincerely,
Rattehalli Sudesh MD
7827 Creekline Drive
Cupertino CA 95014
From:louise saadati
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Vision Zero Cupertino City Council
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:09:40 AM
Attachments:Vision Zero Cupertino City Council.pdf
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The goal of the Vision Zero Plan is to provide a guiding vision for eliminating traffic-related
serious injuries and deaths for all road users in Cupertino.It is a thorough,detailed and
complete plan
The Upcoming Active Transportation Plan will identify specific infrastructure and policy
implementations.
Thank you to the Cupertino staff for putting together a very detailed and thorough document in
the Vision Zero Plan.The Transportation staff has been especially commendable in putting
together this Vision Zero Plan.
The BPC and City staff worked in a comprehensive and collaborative manner to incorporate
significant resident input in this plan.The final draft has been extensively reviewed and
feedback has been incorporated.
The implementation will follow Active Transportation Plan.
I'm asking that the Active Transportation Plan follow the recommendations from the Vision Zero
Plan.After that,I would strongly encourage the Cupertino City Council to approve the Active
Transportation Plan to enable implementation of the plan.
Protecting the lives of everyone who uses the roads in Cupertino should be a primary goal of
our city.We need the City Council to approve this process to enable its implementation
Thank you to the city staff,City Council,and the Bike Ped Commission for all the excellent work
done to take us to this point.
Sincerely,
Louise Saadati
From:Seema Lindskog
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Walk Bike Cupertino supports the Vision Zero Plan and the Lawson On-street Bike Path
Date:Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:27:18 AM
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Respected Mayor Mohan, Vice-Mayor Fruen, and councilmembers,
I am writing today as the Chair of Walk Bike Cupertino.
Walk Bike Cupertino supports the draft Vision Zero Plan. We request that the City Council
vote to adopt the plan on Tuesday July 9th. It is a data-driven, thoughtful and comprehensive
plan. We fully support it and urge the council to adopt it as written.
I want to commend the staff for their excellent work. While some of our neighboring cities
have adopted Vision Zero plans that are just a few paragraphs in length, our city's staff created
a high quality and complete plan that will serve us well for the next 16 years. It includes a
data-driven analysis of high injury corridors and intersections, a comprehensive toolbox of
available infrastructure and policy options, a detailed action plan, and specific performance
metrics to track our success. The community was given multiple opportunities to participate in
the process and provide input and the input received was incorporated into the final draft.
Walk Bike Cupertino also supports the staff recommendation for an on-street two-way Class
IV bike lane at Lawson Middle School (Alternative 3). We have been backers of this project
since it was identified six years ago and we are thrilled to see it finally come to council for a
vote. It is a long overdue and much needed safety improvement for Lawson students.
The on-street bike path has received support from many key constituents - the city's Bike Ped
Commission, the CUSD district board and staff, the Lawson Principal, the Lawson PTA
President, Lawson parents, Lawson students, and community organizations such as Walk Bike
Cupertino.
The staff has done an excellent job identifying an innovative and effective solution, while also
taking into account cost and infrastructure constraints. They diligently considered every option
proposed by neighbors such as moving the bike corral to the south end of campus or allowing
students on to the exercise track. The final design for the bike path was formulated after
careful and extensive analysis and discussion. It is a well thought-through proposed design and
we urge the council to follow the staff recommendation and adopt it as written.
On a personal note, as a former Lawson Safe Routes to School parent, I have seen first-hand
the scary gauntlet that we put the cycling children at Lawson through on their daily commute.
No child should have to risk injury or death just to get to school. I'm glad and relieved that we
are finally doing something to make the Lawson commute safer for all students whether they
walk, bike, or are driven.
Thank you for everything you do for this city.
Seema
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"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
This message is from my personal email account. I am only writing as myself, not as a
representative or spokesperson for any other organization.
From:Tim Oey
To:City Council
Subject:Cupertino"s Vision Zero Plan is a win for everyone!
Date:Monday, July 8, 2024 11:16:56 PM
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Honorable Cupertino Council Members,
The Cupertino Vision Zero Plan is well researched, vetted, and designed. Vote yes to approve
it.
I work, shop, and teach in Cupertino. I drive, bike, and walk in Cupertino. The new Vision
Zero Plan will reduce deaths and serious injuries for ALL users. It just makes sense.
Sufficient outreach, public forums, and discussion has happened. Cupertino city staff did an
excellent job in creating it. Now is the time to approve it.
Thanks!
Tim Oey
Zero Waste Engineer, ZeroW.org
League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #6033
Cell: (408) 781-1094
Tim@ZeroW.org
From:Joel Wolf
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Agenda Item 3--Vision Zero Plan
Date:Monday, July 8, 2024 8:55:07 PM
Dear Mayor Mohan, Vice-Mayor Fruen and Council Members,
I am writing in regard to the upcoming July 9 Council meeting, Agenda Item #3, Adopt
Resolution No. 24-070, adopting the Cupertino Vision Zero Action Plan. I strongly
support the adoption of the July 2024 Draft Cupertino Vision Zero Action Plan. The
adoption of this plan is an important step towards reducing and eventually eliminating
traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in Cupertino. With adoption of this plan,
Cupertino will join 50+ other cities in the United States that since 2014 have adopted
plans to eliminate traffic related deaths including pedestrian and cyclist. Between 2012
and 2021, Cupertino has experienced 9 traffic deaths, including 4 pedestrian and 4
cyclist, and 74 serious life changing injuries, including 20 pedestrians and 23 cyclists.
As stated in the TJKM draft plan “Vision Zero is a heartfelt belief that no one should be
killed or seriously injured while traveling along, across, or around our streets and
roadways.”
This plan represents substantial general public input and feedback during two
community meetings (October 4, 2023 and January 23, 2024) and two Bike Pedestrian
Committee meetings (March 2024 and June 2024 meetings). Following presentation of
the first draft plan by TJKM at the March 2024 BPC meeting, the City Staff requested
written comments from the BPC and public on the plan. Written responses to the
comments were provided by Staff prior to the June 2024 BPC meeting. Public and BPC
input was incorporated into the final draft plan. The City Staff should be commended for
their overall responsiveness and hard work on this plan.
The 100+ page plan is comprehensive and dynamic, allowing for annual evaluations and
continuous improvement through formation of a Vision Zero Task force. The Task Force
will present to the Council on a regular basis, reporting on the progress of achieving zero
fatalities and serious injuries in Cupertino. This plan was approved by the BPC with a 4-0
vote during the June 2024 meeting.
Please approve Agenda Item 3.
Thank you for your consideration.
Joel Wolf
Vice-Chair
Bike-Ped Commission
Joel Wolf
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner
JWolf@cupertino.gov
From:Jian He
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Vote Yes to make Vision Zero happen
Date:Monday, July 8, 2024 8:36:23 PM
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Dear Honorable Mayor Mohan and City Council Members:
This is Jian He, a Cupertino Resident. You probably just read my email to support the Lawson
Bikeway a few minutes ago. This email is to support the Vision Zero Action Plan, a
comprehensive and long-term plan to improve the road safety for the entire Cupertino
community, including walking, biking, driving and all transportation means.
It's so impressive to read all the updates on the city's website with detailed timeline and
community outreach efforts. https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/public-
works/transportation-mobility/vision-zero-action-plan
Thanks so much to the city staff, county staff, and all community members who helped
develop the plan with localized data based on real traffic situations.
Another informative article published in March by Walk Bike Cupertino is also very helpful to
understand why we need it and how we can make it happen. Now I can see the plan has been
greatly improved since then. https://walkbikecupertino.org/2024/03/vision-zero-is-coming-to-
cupertino-but-plan-needs-more-work-first/
Best wishes to you all to have a productive meeting and make a great milestone for this
impactful project tomorrow. May the presentations and discussions will help all who care
about our city to support this thoughtful action plan.
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Blessings,
Jian
"...all things work together for good..." --- Romans 8:28