CC 01-22-2025 Item No. 8 Stevens Creek Blvd. Bike Lane Project_Written Communications (2)CC 01-22-2025
Item No. 8
Stevens Creek Blvd. Bike
Lane Project
Written Communications
From:Pamela Wu
To:Liang Chao
Cc:Chad Mosley; City Clerk; Christopher Jensen
Subject:RE: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:10:03 AM
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Mayor Chao, your questions below will be included in today’s written comm.
Pamela Wu
City Manager
City Manager's Office
PamelaW@cupertino.gov
(408)777-1322
From: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:27 AM
To: Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>
Cc: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Re: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
I'd like to pull Item 8 due to high community interest and additional unanswered
questions.
Thank you for the answers to my questions. The photo for the concrete barriers that will
be installed is quite helpful.
Please provide the contract documents as attachments, since it is unreasonable to
require login for documents for a public meeting.
The absence of the "Contract Documents", which was specifically referenced in the
contract, makes the contract incomplete, in my opinion, since I cannot evaluate the
work the contract intends to cover at all.
I tried to look at the Bike Ped Commission meeting when the project was reviewed by
them. But no design documents were included in the meeting agenda there either for me
to review.
The answer to Q7 is incomplete. I'd like to know the difference in costs specifically. And
the difference in installation time.
Q7: What would be the difference in costs between the different options for
separators? Concrete, bollards, or other options? (Chao)
Staff response: Concrete separators are significantly more expensive than plastic
bollards but do provide a higher level of protection.
I am interested to know whether we would be able to cover both 2A and 2B with the
current funding if we use bollards, rather than concrete separators. This way we can
improve safety on Stevens Creek Blvd much faster and be able to implement more bike
paths to provide more protection to bicyclists.
Thank you for all of the work on this important project. Appreciate your expertise.
I am just hoping to explore more economical methods to implement bike paths to
provide better coverage, especially given the city's financial situation.
Regards,
Liang
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LChao@cupertino.gov
408-777-3192
From: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 9:56 AM
To: Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>
Cc: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
I am happy to see this #1 priority bike project is finally making progress to improve the
safety of bike paths. But I must clarify some questions from the public.
The most common questions people ask me about this project is "where is the bike
path" and "what separators for bike path", but it was not easy to find out such info from
the staff report, packed with a lot of information in words.
"What separators for bike path" appears to be the question most people are concerned
with since the concrete separators in McClellan Road have proven to create troubles for
both bicyclists and the motorists.
Q1: URL and Map
Q1-1: Could the staff please include a link to the City website for this project in future
staff reports? https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/Departments/Public-
Works/Transportation-Mobility/Projects/Stevens-Creek-Boulevard-Class-IV-Bikeway
Q1-2: Could the staff please include a map to show the phases of this project?
I truly appreciate the detailed timeline for this project in the staff report with the dates of
each council meeting when a portion of this project was approved. But in order to find
out what is Phase 2A or Phase 2B, it took me a while .... I did not find it out until I read the
entire timeline in details. But a map would have saved the reader a lot of time.
Q2: What kind of separators: Concrete separators or bollards?
Q2-1: Will the Class IV Bike Lane in Phase 2 include concrete separators, as in
McClellan Road, or the bollards, as in Phase 1 in Stevens Creek? I did not find the
answer in the staff report.
A Google search results in: "A Class IV bikeway, also called a "separated bikeway," is a
bicycle facility on a street that is physically separated from vehicle traffic by a vertical
barrier like a curb, bollards, planters, or other elements, essentially creating a protected
bike lane where only cyclists can use the space."
Please provide a picture of the kind of separators that will be used. A picture is worth a
thousand words.
Q2-2: Since the design for 2A and 2B are complete, I thought perhaps I can answer Q2-3
(what kind of separators) by looking at the design. But I could not find the design from
the website nor the agenda packet. Please provide the design of 2A and 2B, which this
agenda item refers to.
Q3: Impact on vehicle flow
Thank you for confirming that "No vehicle lanes are being removed or repurposed as a
part of this project." Would there be any other change that affects vehicle flows? Such as
making some lanes right turn only or restricting time intervals for right turns or restricting
right turns? Since they have happened in other intersections as bike paths are added,
the public would likely wish to know it ahead of time. Perhaps, the answers might be in
the design of 2A and 2B?
Q4: Public input and engagement
Thank you for the detailed timeline with dates for Council meetings for budget approval.
On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B are reviewed/approved by the Bike and
Ped Commission? On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B are approved by the
Council? On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B were presented to the public at
any community meeting?
Q5: The Contract (included as Attachment A) does not include the Scope of Work, which
makes this contract incomplete since I cannot tell from the contract what exactly is
included. The contract stated "Contractor will perform all of the Work required for the
Project, as specified in the Contract Documents". But the "Contract Documents" is not
included, it seems. For comparison, the Agreement for Item 9 for Community Hall
equipment upgrade includes the "contract documents" or the "bid proposal", which
includes the Scope of Work, the timeline of phases etc.
Q6: Thank you for including a link to the bid documents. But it requires a login for some
contractor to access the documents. Please provide a link to the city storage or archive
without any login.
(I thought perhaps I could find out the answer for what kind of separators from the bid
documents... But I cannot access it.)
Q7: What would be the difference in costs between the different options for separators?
Concrete, bollards, or other options?
Q8: Thank you for the detailed project budget table. Appreciate it! But it took me a while
to comprehend it. Here is what I derived from the tables:
The City has budgeted $2.5M in total for the design of 2A and 2B and the
construction of Stage 2B.
With this contract from this agenda item of $1.5M (+ 10% contingency) + $185k
(construction management, which is about 12% of $1.5M), the total expenses
would be $2.22M, which is under the budgeted $2.5M.
The project cost would also be covered by two grants, totaling $1.62M.
Thus, the actual cost to the city is $2.22M - $1.62M = $0.6M. Is my understanding
correct?
Q9: About Phase 2B
Q9-1: The staff report states "Staff will complete Phase 2B design and will pursue
proposals for construction of Phase 2B in 2026. Staff will return to City Council for
necessary budget requests for Phase 2B after construction bids are received for that
phase." I thought the design for both 2A and 2B are complete, according to the staff
report?
Q9-2: The process for Phase 2A was that the budget of $2M was approved for the
construction of 2A BEFORE it went out for bid. I am just curious why the budget requests
for 2B would be made AFTER construction bids are received?
(If any question is not answered as a part of this agenda item, please indicate when
those answers would be provided. Thanks.)
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LiangChao@cupertino.org
408-777-3192
From:Aaryan Doshi
To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Protected Bike Lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:04:16 PM
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Dear City Council,
I am writing today in the hopes that you take action regarding the protected bike lanes on Stevens Creek
Boulevard.
The Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bike Lane Project has been the top priority for Cupertino's 2016 BTP. More
importantly though, no vehicle lanes will be removed!
We have seen countless reviews by the Bike PED and approval by the City Council. We need to develop safer
streets as shown in the Vision Zero Plan. Plus, why would we want to forfeit hundreds of thousands of dollars that
we have in funding?
I urge you to keep these thoughts with you tonight.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Aaryan
From:Liang Chao
To:Pamela Wu
Cc:Chad Mosley; City Clerk; Christopher Jensen
Subject:Re: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:58:21 PM
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One more question that I might ask from the Dias:
One of the answers in the supplemental report states: "Additionally, similar to the
current operation for westbound Stevens
Creek Blvd at Wolfe, there will be a dedicated traffic signal phase for bicyclists
crossing at De Anza Blvd, and right turns for vehicles from Stevens Creek Blvd. onto
De Anza Blvd will be prohibited only when a bicycle is crossing and the bike signal
phase is active."
What's the length of the dedicated signal phase?
What's the difference for be one cycle of signals from one green light phase to the next
green light phase?
Would it impact the length of the period of each green phase?
Thanks,
Liang
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LChao@cupertino.gov
408-777-3192
From: Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:09 AM
To: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov>
Cc: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <CityClerk@cupertino.gov>; Christopher
Jensen <ChristopherJ@cupertino.gov>
Subject: RE: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
Mayor Chao, your questions below will be included in today’s written comm.
Pamela Wu
City Manager
City Manager's Office
PamelaW@cupertino.gov
(408)777-1322
From: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:27 AM
To: Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>
Cc: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Re: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
I'd like to pull Item 8 due to high community interest and additional unanswered
questions.
Thank you for the answers to my questions. The photo for the concrete barriers that will
be installed is quite helpful.
Please provide the contract documents as attachments, since it is unreasonable to
require login for documents for a public meeting.
The absence of the "Contract Documents", which was specifically referenced in the
contract, makes the contract incomplete, in my opinion, since I cannot evaluate the
work the contract intends to cover at all.
I tried to look at the Bike Ped Commission meeting when the project was reviewed by
them. But no design documents were included in the meeting agenda there either for me
to review.
The answer to Q7 is incomplete. I'd like to know the difference in costs specifically. And
the difference in installation time.
Q7: What would be the difference in costs between the different options for
separators? Concrete, bollards, or other options? (Chao)
Staff response: Concrete separators are significantly more expensive than plastic
bollards but do provide a higher level of protection.
I am interested to know whether we would be able to cover both 2A and 2B with the
current funding if we use bollards, rather than concrete separators. This way we can
improve safety on Stevens Creek Blvd much faster and be able to implement more bike
paths to provide more protection to bicyclists.
Thank you for all of the work on this important project. Appreciate your expertise.
I am just hoping to explore more economical methods to implement bike paths to
provide better coverage, especially given the city's financial situation.
Regards,
Liang
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LChao@cupertino.gov
408-777-3192
From: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 9:56 AM
To: Pamela Wu <PamelaW@cupertino.gov>
Cc: Chad Mosley <ChadM@cupertino.gov>
Subject: Questions on Item 8 - Stevens Creek Blvd Bike Path
I am happy to see this #1 priority bike project is finally making progress to improve the
safety of bike paths. But I must clarify some questions from the public.
The most common questions people ask me about this project is "where is the bike
path" and "what separators for bike path", but it was not easy to find out such info from
the staff report, packed with a lot of information in words.
"What separators for bike path" appears to be the question most people are concerned
with since the concrete separators in McClellan Road have proven to create troubles for
both bicyclists and the motorists.
Q1: URL and Map
Q1-1: Could the staff please include a link to the City website for this project in future
staff reports? https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/Departments/Public-
Works/Transportation-Mobility/Projects/Stevens-Creek-Boulevard-Class-IV-Bikeway
Q1-2: Could the staff please include a map to show the phases of this project?
I truly appreciate the detailed timeline for this project in the staff report with the dates of
each council meeting when a portion of this project was approved. But in order to find
out what is Phase 2A or Phase 2B, it took me a while .... I did not find it out until I read the
entire timeline in details. But a map would have saved the reader a lot of time.
Q2: What kind of separators: Concrete separators or bollards?
Q2-1: Will the Class IV Bike Lane in Phase 2 include concrete separators, as in
McClellan Road, or the bollards, as in Phase 1 in Stevens Creek? I did not find the
answer in the staff report.
A Google search results in: "A Class IV bikeway, also called a "separated bikeway," is a
bicycle facility on a street that is physically separated from vehicle traffic by a vertical
barrier like a curb, bollards, planters, or other elements, essentially creating a protected
bike lane where only cyclists can use the space."
Please provide a picture of the kind of separators that will be used. A picture is worth a
thousand words.
Q2-2: Since the design for 2A and 2B are complete, I thought perhaps I can answer Q2-3
(what kind of separators) by looking at the design. But I could not find the design from
the website nor the agenda packet. Please provide the design of 2A and 2B, which this
agenda item refers to.
Q3: Impact on vehicle flow
Thank you for confirming that "No vehicle lanes are being removed or repurposed as a
part of this project." Would there be any other change that affects vehicle flows? Such as
making some lanes right turn only or restricting time intervals for right turns or restricting
right turns? Since they have happened in other intersections as bike paths are added,
the public would likely wish to know it ahead of time. Perhaps, the answers might be in
the design of 2A and 2B?
Q4: Public input and engagement
Thank you for the detailed timeline with dates for Council meetings for budget approval.
On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B are reviewed/approved by the Bike and
Ped Commission? On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B are approved by the
Council? On what dates the design for Stage 2A and 2B were presented to the public at
any community meeting?
Q5: The Contract (included as Attachment A) does not include the Scope of Work, which
makes this contract incomplete since I cannot tell from the contract what exactly is
included. The contract stated "Contractor will perform all of the Work required for the
Project, as specified in the Contract Documents". But the "Contract Documents" is not
included, it seems. For comparison, the Agreement for Item 9 for Community Hall
equipment upgrade includes the "contract documents" or the "bid proposal", which
includes the Scope of Work, the timeline of phases etc.
Q6: Thank you for including a link to the bid documents. But it requires a login for some
contractor to access the documents. Please provide a link to the city storage or archive
without any login.
(I thought perhaps I could find out the answer for what kind of separators from the bid
documents... But I cannot access it.)
Q7: What would be the difference in costs between the different options for separators?
Concrete, bollards, or other options?
Q8: Thank you for the detailed project budget table. Appreciate it! But it took me a while
to comprehend it. Here is what I derived from the tables:
The City has budgeted $2.5M in total for the design of 2A and 2B and the
construction of Stage 2B.
With this contract from this agenda item of $1.5M (+ 10% contingency) + $185k
(construction management, which is about 12% of $1.5M), the total expenses
would be $2.22M, which is under the budgeted $2.5M.
The project cost would also be covered by two grants, totaling $1.62M.
Thus, the actual cost to the city is $2.22M - $1.62M = $0.6M. Is my understanding
correct?
Q9: About Phase 2B
Q9-1: The staff report states "Staff will complete Phase 2B design and will pursue
proposals for construction of Phase 2B in 2026. Staff will return to City Council for
necessary budget requests for Phase 2B after construction bids are received for that
phase." I thought the design for both 2A and 2B are complete, according to the staff
report?
Q9-2: The process for Phase 2A was that the budget of $2M was approved for the
construction of 2A BEFORE it went out for bid. I am just curious why the budget requests
for 2B would be made AFTER construction bids are received?
(If any question is not answered as a part of this agenda item, please indicate when
those answers would be provided. Thanks.)
Liang Chao
Mayor
City Council
LiangChao@cupertino.org
408-777-3192
From:Joel Wolf
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Stevens Creek Blvd Class IV Bike Lane Project--Phase 2A
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:56:09 PM
Dear Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Councilmembers
I urge you to approve Item 8 and award the construction contract to Golden Bay
Construction for the construction of Phase 2A of the Stevens Creek Blvd physically
separated Class IV bike lane. Completion of this segment of the project is an important
safety upgrade to the current buffered bike lane on this busy Blvd. The speed limit is
currently 35 mph for vehicles and installation of the physical barrier will encourage more
cyclists to utilize the bike as an alternative to the automobile. I note that no vehicle
lanes will be removed and that, per the staff report, substantial outside funding has been
acquired for this project totaling $1,500,000. This project is particularly important
considering the future housing development along this Blvd. The City should be
encouraging the new residents of this housing to select the bike as a mode of
transportation over the car, reducing noise, pollution and congestion.
Thank you for your consideration
Joel Wolf
Joel Wolf
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner
JWolf@cupertino.gov
From:Seema Lindskog
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Fund the Stevens Creek protective barriers for bike lanes, create an Urban Forest Plan, and open Blackberry
Farm pool year round
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:43:33 PM
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Respected Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council members,
I am writing today to urge you to support three projects:
1. Adding protective barriers for the bike lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard
2. City Work Program Project to Create an Urban Forest Plan to improve the city canopy
3. City Work Program Project to Open Blackberry Farm pool and picnic areas year round
1. Protective barriers for the bike lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard
This project was rated the highest priority project in the 2106 Bike Ped Plan. It adds protective
barriers within the striped buffer space that currently exists. It doesn't reduce the number of car
lanes, it doesn't narrow the lanes, and it doesn't introduce any "no right turn on red"
restrictions. It just makes it safer for cyclists to bike on that street which many residents use
daily as it's a major thoroughfare, especially students at Cupertino high School and De Anza
College. Stevens Creek Boulevard has been identified as one of the highest priority high-injury corridors
in the Vision Zero plan, which the City Council unanimously adopted in 2024. If the city does not move
forward with the project, it will forfeit $807,000 in grant funding, which is fiscally
irresponsible and will make it difficult for us to qualify for future grants.
2. City Work Program Project to Create an Urban Forest Plan to improve the city
canopy
Cupertino’s lived areas, especially on the east side of town, have an average canopy
percentage of 15% which is one of the lowest in Silicon Valley. You can see easily by driving
around the city how many streets have few small trees which reduce the attractiveness of the
street and don’t provide adequate shade or temperature cooling. Because we don’t have an
Urban Forest Plan, our canopy has been declining steadily for the past twenty years and there
is a significant inequity between the canopies on the east and west sides of the city. Trees offer
health, economic, and climate benefits and significantly improve the quality of life of
residents. Most of our neighboring cities have an Urban Forest Plan - Sunnyvale, Mountain
View, San Jose, Palo Alto. Palo Alto has a 36% canopy. They have done an excellent job
planting trees throughout the city which contributes significantly to the attractiveness of the
city and their premium residential property values.
3. City Work Program Project to Open Blackberry Farm pool and picnic areas year
round
Residents deserve to have year-round access to the pool, lawn and picnic area at BBF rather
than the current 100 days a year. The City ought to be able to teach swimming lessons there.
School busses should have direct access to the parking area, enabling school groups to use the
pool. The city needs revenues and this is a potential revenue source that should be tapped,
especially since it will also hugely improve the quality of life of residents. Fees collected for
pool and picnic use and swim lessons would help to offset the fixed cost the City incurs for
these facilities even when they’re closed. The City cannot afford to build these amenities
elsewhere and should get full use out of the facilities it already has.
Thanks,
Seema
___________________________________________________________________
"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:Calley Wang
To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Supporting Stevens Creek Protected Bike Lanes
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:42:54 PM
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Honorable Mayor, Council Members and Staff,
Please enter my comment into the public record for tonight's City Council meeting.
I urge the City Council to maintain its support for the Protected Bike Lanes on Stevens Creek
Boulevard. This project came out of the city's 2016 Bicycle Transportation Plan from a
groundswell of support after the tragic death of a Monta Vista High School student in a traffic
collision. That tragedy awoke the whole community to the importance of safe protected bike
lanes and trails for the city's cyclists, many of whom are children. As a MVHS alum, it struck
me and my family deeply. Since then, the Bike-Ped Commission, the City Council, and
resident input, have consistently identified Protected Bike Lanes on Stevens Creek as the most
important bike project for our community. It will create a dedicated bike facility on one of the
city's high-priority high injury corridors. This will make cycling safer and more convenient in
Cupertino's Heart of the City, without taking away any car lanes or right turns. Outside grant
funding has already paid for the majority of the cost. The first phase has already been
successfully installed. For the sake of quality of life, safety, and maintaining a desirable and
thriving community I support this project. I've traveled on Stevens Creek by car and by bike,
and I can tell you that Protected Bike Lanes would be a big boon for accessibility and thriving
small businesses in Cupertino, not to mention safer travel for Cupertino High School students.
I see kids regularly cycling next to cars today, despite the fast-moving traffic. There is a better
way.
Let's stay the course and make Stevens Creek a great place for all road users in our
community.
Thank you,
--
Calley Wang
West Hill Court, Cupertino, CA 95014
From:Anne Ezzat
To:citycounil@cupertino.org; City Clerk
Subject:Consent item #8 and 9
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:26:53 PM
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Dear Mayor Chiao, Vice Mayor Moore, Council Member Freun, Council Member Mohan, and
Council Member Wang,
I am writing to ask you to remove item #9 from the consent calendar and would like my
comments to be added to the record. I am puzzled as to why an upgrade needs to be done to
the communications systems of Community Hall at this point. It will effectively muck up the
ability of citizens to view council meetings, it will also have the added benefit of keeping
council members from communicating with the public. The timing on this project is too
precious. In addition, it will take approximately 2 years to complete. Why? My
neighbors completely renovated their home, took it down to the stds and added additional
space; it took them six months..
While I understand that the funds are restricted to communications projects, why can't these
friends be allocated to EOC in light of what is going on with fires in Southern California?
Which leads to another point, what is the current status of the city's fire plan? The people of
Pacific Palisades never expected their city to turn into an inferno. Our city dodged a bullet a
couple of years ago with the Santa Cruz fires a couple of years ago. We might not be
so lucky next time.
Regarding item #8, it is foolish and dangerous to put concrete barriers on DeAnza. What is
the point of having bike trails and barriers when they are unsafe for the public? Bike trails
and barriers should be placed where they can do the most good, the greatest harm. While I
know the city is eager to spend down the large donation it received for bike trails, the city
should consider what the best use of this money should be.
Best regards,
Brooke Ezzat
From:Hervé Marcy
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Stevens Creek Boulevard protected bike lanes
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 3:25:36 PM
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Mayor Chao and Councilmembers,
I am the Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission of the City of
Cupertino and am writing in my name only.
I am urging you to vote for the construction of protected bike lanes
along Stevens Creek Boulevard tonight at City council.
Last year, 4 out of 5 of you voted for our City's Vision Zero plan,
which identifies Stevens Creek as a high-injury corridor.
This construction is merely the beginning of the execution of a plan
which you correctly identified as being able to save the lives of
Cupertino residents - cyclists and pedestrians alike.
No vehicle lanes are being removed or repurposed as a part of this
project. There will be no narrowing of any vehicle lanes. No lanes will
be converted to right‐turn only, nor will there be any restriction
prohibiting right turns on red.
The project design has been reviewed by the Bike Ped Commission at three
separate meetings since the start of the project (Jan 2022, July 2022,
and Feb 2023) and Phase 1 of the construction was approved and funded by
the City Council.
The actual cost to the City for design of 2A and 2B, and for
construction of 2A, is estimated at approximately $722,261. If we don’t
do the project, the city will be forfeiting $807,000 in grant funding
which would make it difficult to win future grants.
As the representative of the City of Cupertino to the VTA BPAC, I
attended last week's meeting during which a presentation about the
Vision for the Boulevard was made. Our city is way ahead of others in
terms of offering protected bike lanes, which make cycling in our city
safer and more convenient. I am proud of Cupertino's leadership and urge
you to vote for this project and show both Santa Clara and San Jose what
better looks like.
Thanks for your consideration.
Hervé Marcy
--
Hervé MARCY
herve@hmarcy.com
From:louise saadati
To:City Council; City Clerk
Subject:Written communication for city council meeting 1/22/25
Date:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 2:24:25 PM
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I would like to ask the city councilmembers to approve the SCB Consent Item for funds for protected bike lanes on
Stevens Creek Boulevard. Safety for our residents should be paramount in our community. SCB is a big and fast
boulevard with lots of distractions. Protected bike lanes could save the life of a loved one in your family or
community. It also would encourage less driving and support our protection of our planet from Climate Change.
Please also support the Work Program for funding to support creating an Urban Forest Plan to increase the tree
canopy in our city. We want to enjoy plentiful trees like in Palo Alto and not become a concrete city like Los
Angeles. Trees and a tree canopy good for our health.
Please also support a Work Program Item to allow year round access to BlackBerry Farm pool and picnic areas.
The residents work hard during the week and need year round access to Blackberry to enable residents to have
healthy interactions with their families and communities with outdoor exercise and picnicking.
Please support the above for all our health with increased outdoor access with trees and a Forest Canopy, safe biking
and all year access to Blackberry Pool and picnic areas.
Thank you for your hours of work for our city for all the residents.
A 39 year resident of Cupertino,
Louise Saadati