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Presentation SR2S-11.18.2020 Cupertino Safe Routes to School Moving beyond improving infrastructure to change behavior ._.- _ - . _, __ -. _, T'. 7" • ,...z iri • -- )Nov 18 20204 Al 'r . - - � - C.: „. t...1 ,4,Workin Group ,_- � -. i I . Meeting _ Ef �-r ,, r I V. . oar � ti!- ' MIT I °ktb ,• "o i�� CUPERTI NO , ieV ySAFE ROUTES x �- { 9,, / `� i� { �9�3 U U 40 s TO SCHOOL Ey,CELLENCE IN EDUCA7/pN c' CUPERTINO GREEN J'0 0 0 L a�cp Cupertino Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Mission Statement ; "Create a safer environment for students and families in Cupertino to travel to and from school actively/' -* 4461 • i - I - -- __ ;71 wit g • Cupertino SR2S : Introductions Please introduce yourselves to the � s group with : 4v Iv Name `� School or Org w w 1 w Role • Most memorable good cop bad cop interaction with police Public Comments Thoughts ? Questions ? � Future Agenda Items ? FAQ from the Frontlines A_ , ci ,I .�� , ill' � _ .„. --, 4, , isop . t . I gra . 4% 1.- qS�- ,- • • ___ ■ ■ 440W i tri11112.°4111111'' _ This is a sharrow David Stillman, Transportation Manager, City of Cupertino Bicycle ...,5 Frie u j Community Discussion : Enforcement National Safe Routes Partnership 's Recommendation : Drop Enforcement from the Safe Routes to School 6E's Discussion : Enforcement Dropping Enforcement Agenda • What does it mean? • Historic role of police in Cupertino SR2S • Why can policing and enforcement in Safe Routes programs be problematic? • Alternatives to policing/enforcement • Where to go from here Discussion : Enforcement What Does Dropping Enforcement Mean ? Removing Police Presence from Safe Routes to School Initiatives Discussion : Enforcement Historic Role of Police Cupertino SR2S The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has historically provided these services for Cupertino SRzS: • Bike Safety Presentations • Bike Rodeo Participation • Traffic Patrol around Schools at Peak Traffic Times • Collision Data Discussion : Enforcement Why is policing and enforcement in SRTS problematic? • Safety extends beyond traffic safety • Ticketing tends to disproportionately target people of color • Traffic fines disproportionately impact low income people and people of color • As Black Lives Matter Movement has highlighted, black and low income neighborhoods are more likely to be targeted by police • Tickets don't change driver behavior long-term Discussion : Enforcement Alternatives to Enforcement • Invest in what works: • Engineer safe streets • Educate students to walk and bike safely • Invest in Crossing Guards • Automated traffic enforcement • Replace ticketing with community service: restorative justice Discussion : Enforcement Where to Go from Here ? Does Enforcement Belong in Cupertino SR2S? In January, we will be emailing a survey to our community partners. The purpose of this survey is to gather input about whether Enforcement should remain a part of Cupertino Safe Routes to School. SR2S Update : Engagement _ men Commission • Resuming Collaboration • SR2S Update at Commission meeting ii/i8, 6pm SR2S Update : Engagement New School Liaisons • Met with : • Cupertino High • Homestead High • Hyde Middle • Regnant Elementary • Meeting in December with : • Garden Gate Elementary • Kennedy Middle • Lawson Middle SR2S Update : Engagement New Communications System • Second electronic newsletter sent last night • Last reminder - add to your contacts : cupertino ® public . govdelivery. com SR2S Update : Encouragement Scavenger Hunt • Looking at various platforms • Putting together puzzles RZ U ate : Education _ _ Remember WALK AND BIKE THE BASICS WITH YOUR FOLLOW 4, WALKING as NG FAMILY County • Look ftapatthe ndleft gain while social • Look left,right,and left again distancing before crossing at comers or curbs The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has been ■ • Follow traffic laws releasing periodic updates on how to keep your family safe and help guard • Use paths and sidewalks, against the spread of COVID-19.Families are encouraged to safely engage Social where provided in outdoor recreation activities such as walking,hicyding,and hiking,as long as . c.nun�Ream.=nienc,are followed:keeping more than six Feet FOLLOW or mare away from others,washing hands often with soap and water far 20 BIKINGji6 seconds,and wearing a fare covering when around others or in public. RULES • Wear a helmet for local guidance updates:,.,. -_ .. .. i s t a n c i n • Ride right side with tratfc • Stop at apslensa What does I right before ddingagain again MORE THAN SIX FEET LOOK LIKE? • line proper hand signals We can use common items to visual¢e what the recommended social when turning distance looks like: Flyer WALK AND BIKE PREDICTABLY • Don't on.Walk across Two children's bicycles lined wheel the street to vh,eel.114"wheel 6531) • Don't swerve in and size),at 38 inches each, around parked ran can amount to past over six feet. • Watch for drivers turning or pulling out of driveways 401111 • Make eye contact with drivers at intersections Two shopping carts lined up one after STAY AWARE the other,at 3 feet each, • Pay attention!Don't text can amount to just about or talk on cell phones while six feet. walking or biking • Don't listen to music with or biking headphones while walling ��/ Click Leap far more bicycle rwiw-i Nun to F ILK C,s RfllLL and pedestrian safety resources __r.�,.,.,._,.,_, L•.. .. a a.•arr..w•e•p..•.s.ar..,..N 1 4 SR2S Update : Education SR2S in Kennedy Science Classes • Climate Unit with Transportation Component • Cherie Presented Two Lessons to Five 8th Grade Classes : • Cupertino Safe Routes to School Overview • Bike Safety Lesson SR2S Update : Education Virtual Lessons by Bay Area BikeMobile • Bike Types, Selection and Fit • ABC Quick Check and Equipment • Lock upYour Bike • Flat Tire Repair Calendar: https://www. bayareabikemobile.org/visit-calendar/ RZ U ate : Education Traffic Gardens 111. r + ` ie 40 . t +oF e ... k ' !�r Fgi V-H- Ar Al 4 • x x - x :.. -v.{ , , 'h•mv .dielkin • OP- ..... .rll� 0 .... .. .................................................... ....... ............: is • r, Upcoming Events : R onYO December 8, 6:45pm: Planning Commission Meeting: Topic: LOS to VMT, Zoom December 15, 6:45pm: Cupertino City Council Meeting: Topic: Traffic Impact Fee Study, Zoom January 13, 4-5pm: Cupertino SR2S Working Group Meeting: Topic TBD, Zoom Contact Info : For SR2S Issues/Question/Comments/Scheduling : - sateroutes(a) Cupertino.org Report City Issues To report a pothole, tree blocking a sign, signalk . "-'� • r' • timing issue, or other infrastructure issue: . R Log into Cupertino 311 www. Cupertino.org/cupertino311 A Big THAN K YO U ! E P j elf' „it • • for Socially Distant Middle ��;r �`�e�` °j>mentai 4° School Bike Skills Workshop I 0. � .; i • } FALL BIKE FEAT . = „� " � '� is s�,.,w, t