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Item #13
Active Transportation Plan
Supplemental Report
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL 1
Meeting: November 4, 2025
Agenda Item #13
Subject
An update on the development of the Active Transportation Plan, including a
summary of Phase 1 activities and an overview of what to expect during Phase 2.
Recommended Action
Receive an update on the development of the Active Transportation Plan and provide
feedback on the draft project prioritization criteria.
Background:
Staff received requests to attach the Phase 1 survey results to the Active
Transportation Plan Update agenda item. Attachment B (attached hereto)
provides the Phase 1 Public Participation Summary. The online survey results
can be found starting on page 31 of the memo.
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Prepared by: Matthew Schroeder, Senior Transit and Transportation Planner
Reviewed by: David Stillman, Transportation Manager
Chad Mosley, Public Works Director
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, Interim City Manager
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A. Draft Project Prioritization Criteria
Attachments Provided with Supplemental 1:
B. Phase 1 Public Participation Summary
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To: David Stillman, Transportation Manager, City of Cupertino
Matthew Schroeder, Senior Transit and Transportation Planner, City of Cupertino
From: Christopher Kidd and George Foster, Alta Planning + Design
Date: July 11, 2025
Re: Cupertino ATP: Phase 1 Public Participation Summary
Introduction
Phase 1 of the Cupertino Active Transportation Plan (ATP) involved a range of engagement activities throughout the
spring of 2025. Outreach activities were structured to reduce barriers for Cupertino’s residents and visitors by
bringing engagement to them, with central community meetings, virtual engagement, and nine pop-ups at existing
community gatherings. In-person outreach was supported by two online community meetings, a project website, an
interactive web map, an online survey, lawn signs, banners, and A-frames distributed throughout Cupertino, as well
as regular online communications through various City channels. Summaries of key outreach initiatives are provided
in this memo.
The first phase of public outreach ran from March 19 through June 5, 2025. This phase consisted of 12 events,
engaging over 1,300 residents and soliciting almost 3,000 comments from the public. This input will be used to
directly inform network recommendations for the ATP, which will be shared with the public in the fall of 2025.
Summary of Engagement
Event/Input Type Number of Events Participants Total Comments/Interactions
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 1 12 34
Pop-up events 9 406 274
Community workshops 2 59 146
Interactive webmap -- 618 2,268
Online survey -- 240 240
Emails -- 26 25
Total 12 1,361 2,987
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Summary of Findings
The following are key findings from public outreach:
Desire for Connected Networks – We heard that major barriers, like Highway 85 or De Anza Boulevard, act as a
deterrent to taking more trips by walking and biking. While much of Cupertino has good networks for walking and
biking, these barriers hold people back from walking and biking more often.
Focus on Pedestrian Improvements – Many residents feel like the City has, in recent years, prioritized bicycle-focused
projects. New projects should first ensure that pedestrian needs are being met.
Safety and Accessibility Lead the Way – When asked to prioritize six different plan goals, residents overwhelmingly
chose Safety and Accessibility. Projects should reflect and advance these priorities.
Focus Improvements near Schools –Many residents felt that projects should focus on safety and accessibility for
school trips and other destinations that youth want to reach in their daily lives.
Full-Community Engagement – Outreach needs to reflect the full range of voices and opinions in Cupertino. The
voices of people who disagree with active transportation projects are just as important as those who support them.
Concern About Tradeoffs – Many residents are concerned about the impacts on parking and traffic from
transportation projects, as well as planned and in-development housing projects.
Don’t Just Build, Maintain – Many residents expressed concerns with the maintenance of separated bikeways once
they are built, citing the buildup of debris, fallen leaves, and resident trash cans.
Track Progress – Residents expressed a desire for the City to more comprehensively monitor the effectiveness of new
projects, tracking changes in safety, utilization, and other metrics of success.
Phase 1 Outreach Materials
The first phase of outreach for the Cupertino ATP included the following outreach and engagement materials:
• A set of seven poster boards, used during pop-up and workshop events. These boards included:
o Three maps of Cupertino, two of which zoomed in on the eastern and western halves of the city.
o One board introducing the project's purpose and displaying the project schedule.
o Two boards showing visual examples of different bicycle and pedestrian projects.
o One board soliciting input from the public on the goals of the plan process.
• A project website, hosting an interactive webmap (+optional survey), and a separate survey:
o The interactive webmap solicited input on routes people like, destinations they want to reach,
barriers they experience to walking and biking, and areas where they may have concerns about
potential congestion impacts or parking loss from bike projects. The webmap also included an
optional survey for users to rank plan goals.
o The survey, developed by City of Cupertino staff, asked residents about their travel choices and
desire for different types of bicycle and pedestrian projects.
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Figure 1: Poster board for input on routes, gaps, and areas of concern
Figure 2: Poster board for input on plans goals
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Summary of Promotion
The City of Cupertino began promotion for the first phase of public outreach with the launch of the project website
on March 19. Promotion included:
• City emails to project mailing lists
• City posts to Nextdoor, Facebook, Gov Delivery, and Items of Interest
• The installation of lawn signs, banners, and A-Frames throughout the City promoting the project
• Circulation of project notices with community groups, schools, and Safe Routes to School networks
Summary of Print Promotion
A total of 36 signs were installed across the City, consisting of 3 A-frames, 6 banners, and 25 lawn signs (Figure 3). The
signs were placed to provide geographic coverage and maximize visibility for motorists, visitors to popular City
facilities, YMCA patrons, and trail users (locations shown in Figure 4). Roadway signs were located to provide visibility
to drivers traveling in all directions, engaging individuals who may not otherwise visit City facilities or receive
traditional communications.
Figure 3. Promotional Signs and Banners
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Figure 4. Location of Promotional Yard Signs and Banners
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Summary of Public Input
The Cupertino ATP sought three types of public input throughout the first phase:
• Map-based input on destination, barriers, and routes – this was collected through outreach board exercises
and an online webmap.
• Priorities and feedback for six different plan goals – this was collected through outreach board exercises and
a ranking exercise on the online webmap.
• Travel choices and preferences for different types of projects – this was collected through a City-developed
survey and added to the project website.
Summary of Map Input
At all pop-up and workshop events, residents were asked to identify locations on maps for the following information:
• Routes where they currently walk or bike
• Destinations in Cupertino that they would like to reach by walking or biking
• Barriers or gaps in the network that currently make walking or biking difficult
• Areas of concern for potential impacts on congestion or parking availability
The project website also hosted an online webmap where residents could similarly provide input on the four options
listed above. The webmap also allowed users to view the input of other residents, comment on other users’ input, or
like/dislike other users’ input. This summary represents 2,378 data points from the public.
Key Destinations
Residents identified 100 destinations across Cupertino. Areas with high numbers of responses cluster around parks
(Jollyman Park, Blackberry Farm, Creekside Park, and Library Field), schools (Cupertino High, Eaton Elementary, and
Collins Elementary), and shopping locations (The Marketplace, Bottegas Shopping Center, and Main Street Cupertino).
Results are shown in Figure 5.
Gaps and Barriers
Residents identified 203 barriers or gaps across Cupertino. Barriers were primarily concentrated along major roadways
such as Stevens Creek Boulevard and Bollinger Road. There were concentrations of barriers on Stevens Creek Boulevard
near Highway 85 and at the intersection of Torre Avenue and McClellan Road. Results are shown in Figure 6.
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Figure 5. Phase 1 input – desired destinations
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Figure 6: Phase 1 input – barriers or gaps
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Routes and Multimodal Concerns
Residents were asked to draw out routes where they walk or bike most often, or to draw the route of streets where
they have concerns about congestion or parking loss. In total, 75 routes were drawn.
The visualization shown in Figure 7 shows not only the routes, but also the likes, dislikes, and comments left on drawn
routes in the online webmap. The line thickness of each route indicates how many comments, likes, or dislikes—with
a thicker line indicating a greater number of responses. Routes are also color-coded based on receiving a high number
of likes (green) or dislikes (pink) on the webmap.
A route on Wolfe Road in the City’s northwest region garnered the greatest number of likes. In the comments,
residents highlighted concerns about congestion resulting from the forthcoming “The Rise” development project.
A route primarily on Bubb Road and Rainbow Drive received two dislike votes. There were no comments on this
segment to elaborate further, and the dislike votes could be attributed to human error.
Overall Sentiment
The project team consolidated all destinations and gaps/barrier points, then visualized them based on the number of
responses received on the webmap, as well as whether they had net-positive likes or dislikes. In Figure 8, the size of
the circle reflects the total number of likes, dislikes, or comments a point received. The color of each point indicates
its net-positive or negative response from other users, with net-positive points shown in green and net-negative
points shown in pink.
Comments receiving the most interaction were largely to the east of Highway 85, with clusters on Bollinger Road, and
the Cupertino Library, on Blaney Avenue, Stevens Creek Boulevard, and Wolfe Road. To the west of Highway 85, there
were high-interaction comments clustered on Stevens Creek Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, and Homestead Road.
The comments receiving the most positive votes were:
• Blaney Avenue at Regnart Creek – requesting a more robust crossing for the Regnart Creek Trail
• Stevens Creek Boulevard at Carmen Road – support for the Carmen Road bridge overcrossing of Stevens
Creek Boulevard
• Stevens Creek Boulevard at Wolfe Road – expressing concern for traffic impacts with the construction of The
Rise development
The comments receiving the most negative votes were:
• Merritt Drive at Norwich Avenue – expressing opposition to having access through the soundwall at this
location
• Kim Street at Regnart Creek – expressing opposition to extending the Regnart Creek Trail west of De Anza
Boulevard
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The comments receiving a high amount of interaction, but with a balance between likes and dislikes were:
• A series of comments along Bollinger Road asking for a road diet or additional pedestrian crossings, especially
between De Anza Boulevard and Blaney Avenue
• Roadway and bike network safety upgrades on Blaney Avenue north of Stevens Creek Boulevard
• A request to pedestrianize the Main Street Cupertino commercial development
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Figure 7: Phase 1 input on desired routes and areas of multimodal concern
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Figure 8: Phase 1 input by comment density and sentiment
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Summary of Plan Goals Input
At all pop-up and workshop events, residents were asked to share which plan goals were most important to them.
This data was collected on the “Goals & Priorities” outreach board. This feedback was also collected via a ranking
exercise on the online webmap.
Collecting input regarding plan goals during Phase 1 ensures that later plan development will reflect community
priorities. Using two different methods to collect this feedback—in-person and online, also allows for more resident
voices to be captured.
The data on plan goals was scaled to form an average against a six-point scale, so that the in-person and online input
was comparable despite their different quantities (online n=273, in-person n=102). See the table below for ranked
final scoring for plan goals.
Table 1: Plan Goal rankings by input type
Goal Online Average Score (N=273) In-Person Average Score (N=102) Combined Average Score
Safety 4.81 4.24 4.65
Accessibility 5.12 2.53 4.41
Maintenance 3.67 1.35 3.04
Sustainability 3.30 1.41 2.79
Balance 2.21 1.12 1.91
Fairness 1.89 1.35 1.74
Summary of City Survey
City of Cupertino staff developed an online survey, which was hosted on the project website and promoted by City
communications. The survey collected a total of 240 responses from individuals who visit, live in, attend school in, or
work in Cupertino. The survey included multiple-choice and an open-ended comment question. The multiple-choice
questions captured who is participating in online outreach activities, how they heard about the project, and their
travel preferences. The open-ended comment question provided an opportunity for respondents to share more
specific concerns.
Key findings from these questions are summarized below, and all multiple-choice survey results are presented in the
Online Survey Results section.
• Most respondents found out about the project from friends (54%), followed by City communications (34%).
• Most respondents are 50 to 64 years old (40%) or 30 to 49 years old (34%).
• Almost all respondents drive in Cupertino (95%), and some also walk (64%), bike (35%), and take the SV
Hopper (13%).
• Most respondents who walk or bike in Cupertino do so for exercise or recreation (85%). Many also walk or
bike to shop/run errands (47%), commute to work/school (33%), or for social visits (31%).
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• When asked how comfortable respondents are when walking or biking in Cupertino on a scale from 1 (not
very stressful) to 10 (very stressful):
o The average score was 4.7, slightly lower than neutral.
o Comfort level with biking and walking in Cupertino is concentrated in four groups:
▪ 45% of respondents ranked 1-3 (less stressful).
▪ 18% of respondents ranked 4-6 (concentrated around neutral).
▪ 25% of respondents ranked 7-8 (more stressful than neutral).
▪ 13% of respondents ranked 9-10 (stressful).
• About a third of respondents said that pedestrian and bicycle facilities—including protected intersections
(32%), better street lighting (31%), and traffic calming (32%)—would encourage them to walk or bike more in
Cupertino. These facilities are familiar to many Cupertino residents as they are already prominent in the City.
• In contrast, respondents said that wider sidewalks (47%) and shorter crossings (46%) would not at all
encourage them to walk or bike more. This indicates that these primarily pedestrian facilities would not lead
to behavioral change, specifically among survey respondents.
• Over half of respondents said that bicycle facilities—including concrete protected bike lanes (58%), bollard
protected bike lanes (53%), and wider buffered bike lanes (53%)—would not at all encourage them to walk or
bike more. This indicates that these primarily bicycle facilities would not lead to behavioral change,
specifically among survey respondents.
Key themes from the open-ended text response question include:
1. Bike Infrastructure
• Frequent mentions of bike lanes, especially protected and concrete-separated ones.
• Mixed feedback: Some residents appreciate the improvements, while others find them underused or
poorly designed.
• Safety concerns: Many comments highlight the need for safer biking conditions, especially for
children and less experienced riders.
2. Traffic and Safety
• Concerns about speeding, aggressive driving, and cars not yielding to pedestrians or bicyclists.
• Requests for enforcement: Many want more traffic law enforcement, especially at intersections and
near schools.
• Intersection design: Some intersections are perceived as dangerous or confusing, especially with new
traffic patterns.
3. Pedestrian Experience
• Sidewalk conditions: Calls for wider, better-maintained sidewalks and more shade.
• Crosswalk safety: Many feel unsafe crossing busy roads due to fast traffic and poor driver behavior.
• Lighting and visibility: Better lighting is a common request to improve nighttime safety.
4. City Planning and Priorities
• Perceived imbalance: Some residents feel the City is focusing too much on biking infrastructure at
the expense of drivers.
• Desire for balance: Many call for a more inclusive approach that supports all modes of
transportation—cars, bikes, walking, and transit.
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•Frustration with congestion: Some blame new bike lanes for increased traffic and reduced driving
lanes.
5.Community Sentiment
•Divided opinions: There’s a clear split between those who support sustainable transportation and
those who prioritize car travel.
•Calls for inclusivity: Residents want planning that reflects the needs of families, seniors, commuters,
and students alike.
•Civic engagement: Some comments express frustration with how public input is gathered or used.
Summary of Emails
In addition to the three types of input summarized in the previous sections, residents also submitted comments
by email. Key themes from 25 emails are summarized below:
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re not representative of the broader community’s needs and views.
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Event Summaries
Pop-Up Events
The Alta Planning + Design project team (with support from City staff) hosted pop-up engagement events at existing
community events, such as festivals, school activities, and flea markets. These pop-up events met the community
where they were and gathered additional project feedback throughout the project. During phase one, Alta staff
engaged with people on an array of poster boards, where participants were invited to learn more about the project,
timeline, and safety infrastructure, as well as provide feedback on specific points of interest or conflict on maps and a
list of plan goals. Cupertino City staff conducted additional pop-up events to supplement Alta’s activities.
At pop-up events, residents were encouraged to provide direct feedback with sticky notes and color-coded dots:
• Green dots – destinations where community members would like to go (On the Map: “What unique
destinations make Cupertino a one-of-a-kind place? Where would you like to go by walking or rolling with
friends and family?”)
• Yellow dots – Areas where residents would like multimodal balance (On the Map: “Where should extra
consideration be given to maintain parking supply and minimize vehicle delay?”)
• Red dots – Areas that are barriers or gaps (On the Map: “Which roadways or intersections pose significant
obstacles?”)
On another poster board, residents shared what priorities were most important to them, organized by the Plan’s
goals: accessibility, maintenance, safety, sustainability, balance, and fairness.
Table 2: Summary of pop-up participation
Event Date Staffed By Interactions Poster Board
Engagement
Earth and Arbor Day Festival April 5, 2025 Alta & City staff 45 19
Lincoln Elementary School Walk & Roll Day April 22, 2025 City staff 23 27
Cherry Blossom Festival April 26, 2025 Alta & City staff 190 57
Hyde Middle School Walk & Roll Day April 29, 2025 City staff 35 22
De Anza College Flea Market May 3, 2025 City staff 26 12
Live Well Age Well Health Expo May 9, 2025 City staff 16 9
Bike to Wherever Day May 15, 2025 Alta staff 40 49
Collins Elementary Walk & Roll Day May 21, 2205 City Staff 17 27
Monta Vista High School Lunchtime Tabling May 28, 2025 City Staff 14 19
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Earth and Arbor Day Festival
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., the City of Cupertino hosted its annual Earth
and Arbor Day Festival at Library Field, next to the
new Regnart Creek Trail. This was an interactive
event that invited community members of all ages to
learn about environmental issues and solutions in a
family-friendly atmosphere. At least 45 people
engaged with Alta and City staff, leaving a total of 19
sticker dots or comments on poster boards.
Barriers and Destinations: The public placed seven
sticker dots on maps to identify destinations and
barriers. Mapped points included desired access to
the trails in the western hills of Cupertino and
schools, as well as points of conflict around existing bikeway and trail crossings, including the Wolfe Road and I-280
crossing. No multimodal balance stickers were placed. Participants also showed where they liked new infrastructure,
like the Regnart Creek Trail and the improvements at the intersection of De Anza Boulevard and McClellan Road.
Plan Goals: Community members placed 12 comments on the plan goals poster board. Safety was the highest priority
(n=7), followed by accessibility (n=3). Creating safe routes for children to access schools, protected from traffic, and
safe from red light driver behavior were all areas of support.
Lincoln Elementary School Walk & Roll Day
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., City of
Cupertino staff tabled in front of Lincoln Elementary School for
their Walk & Roll to School Day. City staff engaged with parents
and students on their priorities, barriers, and destinations. Staff
engaged with 23 participants who left a total of 27 sticker dots
or comments on poster boards.
Barriers and Destinations: Participants placed 20 sticker dots on
the maps to identify destinations and barriers, and one desired
route was drawn on the map. Destinations were grouped
around southwestern Cupertino, including Blackberry Farm,
Linda Vista Park, and Jollyman Park. Stevens Creek Boulevard,
Bubb Road, and McClellan Road were identified as barriers.
Plan Goals: Participants placed seven comments on the plan
goals board. Safety was ranked as the highest priority among
plan goals (n=4), followed by accessibility (n=3).
Figure 9: Staff talking with residents at the Earth and Arbor Day Festival
Figure 10: Pop-up table at Lincoln Elementary
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Cherry Blossom Festival
On Saturday and Sunday, April 26 to 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the City of Cupertino sponsored the
annual Cherry Blossom Festival with Japanese sister city Toyokawa at Memorial Park. Alta and City staff were present
for public engagement on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., engaging at least 190 members of the
public. Participants left a total of 57 sticker dots or comments
on the poster boards. This was a family-friendly event featuring
community resources and organizations, where people of all
ages provided input to staff on site, including several individuals
who had been struck by vehicles while walking or biking in
Cupertino. Common themes included support for:
• Improved access to transit
• Protected bike and pedestrian infrastructure, including
enhanced maintenance of existing facilities
• Better connectivity with the neighboring cities and
destinations, including extending the Stevens Creek
Trail
• Creating safe routes to schools and parks was largely
proposed by children.
Barriers and Destinations: Community members placed 21
sticker dots on the maps to identify destinations and barriers.
The following roadways received multiple stickers for concerns about safety, comfort, and connectivity: Homestead
Road, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Bollinger Road, Wolfe Road/Miller Avenue, and Tantau Avenue. Popular destinations
and access points included Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Stevens Creek Trail, Cupertino City Hall,
Cupertino Library and Park, Regnart Creek Trail, The Marketplace, and Creekside Park. No multimodal balance stickers
were placed.
Plan Goals: Community members placed 36 comments on the plan goals board. Safety was ranked as the highest
priority (n=14), followed by accessibility (n=9) among plan goals.
Figure 11: Engaging with youth at the Cherry Blossom
Festival
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Hyde Middle School Walk & Roll Day
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., City of Cupertino
staff tabled in front of Hyde Middle School for their Walk & Roll to
School Day. City staff engaged with parents and students on their
priorities, barriers, and destinations. Staff engaged with 35
participants who left a total of 22 sticker dots or comments on poster
boards.
Barriers and Destinations: Participants placed 15 sticker dots on
maps to identify destinations and barriers. Destinations were
grouped around the Cupertino Library and Creekside Park. Stevens
Creek Boulevard, Bollinger Road, and Tantau Avenue were identified
as barriers.
Plan Goals: Participants placed 7 comments on the plan goals board.
Safety was ranked as the highest priority among plan goals (n=6),
followed by fairness (n=1).
De Anza College Flea Market
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., City of Cupertino staff tabled at the De Anza Flea Market, held
on the campus of De Anza College. City staff engaged with the public on their priorities, barriers, and destinations.
Staff engaged with 26 participants who left a total of 12 sticker dots or comments on poster boards.
Barriers and Destinations: Participants placed seven sticker dots on the maps to identify destinations and barriers.
Destinations included Blackberry Farm, Linda Vista Park, and northeastern Cupertino. Wolfe Road, Homestead Road,
Foothill Boulevard, and Bollinger Road were identified as barriers.
Plan Goals: Participants placed five comments on the plan goals board.
Maintenance was ranked highest priority among plan goals (n=3),
followed by safety (n=2).
Live Well Age Well Health Expo
On Friday, May 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., City of Cupertino
staff tabled at the Live Well Age Well Health Expo, held at the City of
Cupertino Senior Center. City staff engaged with attendees to discuss
their priorities, barriers, and destinations. Staff engaged with 16
participants who left a total of 9 sticker dots or comments on poster
boards.
Barriers and Destinations: Participants placed six sticker dots on maps
to identify destinations and barriers. Destinations included Blackberry
Figure 12: Students at Hyde Middle School
Figure 13: Live Well Age Well Health Expo
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Farm, Linda Vista Park, and northeastern Cupertino. Wolfe Road, Homestead Road, Foothill Boulevard, and Bollinger
Road were identified as barriers.
Plan Goals: Participants placed three comments on the plan goals board. Maintenance was ranked as the highest
priority plan goal (n=2), followed by accessibility (n=1).
Bike to Wherever Day
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the City of Cupertino hosted an energizer station for Bike to
Wherever Day at the intersection of Stelling Road and McClellan Road. This event was designed to celebrate and
encourage people to ride their bikes for errands, socializing with friends, commuting to work or school, and as an
opportunity for those who don’t usually bike commute to try it out. Energizer stations are community hubs where
residents will pedal to grab a free bag filled with goodies and celebrate the day. The energizer station was hosted by
the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, with Alta staff setting up a table adjacent for public input. At least 40 of
the 100+ people passing through the station engaged with the ATP staff and left a total of 49 sticker dots or
comments on poster boards. Common themes included support for:
• Better bike connections and coordination across
municipal boundaries
• More protected bike lanes
• More multi-use paths (including strong praise for
the Regnart Creek Trail as an example)
Barriers and Destinations: The public placed 31 sticker dots
on the maps, identifying barriers and destinations. The
following roadways received multiple stickers for concerns
about safety, comfort, and connectivity: Foothill Boulevard,
Stevens Creek Boulevard, Bollinger Road, Homestead Road,
De Anza Boulevard, and Blaney Avenue. Destinations and
access points included Stevens Creek Trail, Cupertino City
Hall, Cupertino Library and Park, Regnart Creek Trail, Apple Park Visitor Center, and the many parks and trails up
Stevens Canyon Road.
Plan Goals: Students placed 18 comments on the plan goals board, with safety ranked as the highest priority goal
(n=10), followed by accessibility (n=8).
Figure 14: A family on a cargo bike at Bike to Wherever Day
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Collins Elementary School Walk & Roll Day
On Wednesday, May 21, City staff hosted a table for the
ATP at the Walk & Roll Day for Collins Elementary on
Blaney Avenue in eastern Cupertino. City staff engaged
with 17 adults who left a total of 19 sticker dots or
comments on poster boards.
Barriers and Destinations: The public placed 15 sticker
dots on the maps, identifying barriers and destinations.
The following roadways received multiple stickers for
concerns about safety, comfort, and connectivity:
Stevens Creek Boulevard, De Anza Boulevard, Blaney
Avenue, and Lazaneo Avenue. Destinations included
Monta Vista Park, Cupertino Library, and Lawson Middle School.
Plan Goals: Students placed four comments on the plan goals board, all for safety.
Monta Vista High School Lunchtime Tabling
On Wednesday, May 28, City staff hosted a table for the ATP
during the lunch hour at Monta Vista High School in western
Cupertino. City staff engaged with 17 adults and youth, collecting
a total of 19 sticker dots and comments on poster boards.
Barriers and Destinations: The public placed 17 sticker dots on
maps, identifying barriers and destinations. The following
roadways received multiple stickers for concerns about safety,
comfort, and connectivity: McClellan Road near Stevens Creek
Trail, locations along Bubb Road, and De Anza Boulevard.
Destinations included Cupertino Library, Varian Park, and
Kennedy Middle School.
Plan Goals: Students placed two comments on the plan goals
board, both for safety.
Figure 15. Students at Collins Elementary School
Figure 16. Students at Monta Vista High School
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Community Workshops
The City and Alta hosted two community workshops, one in person and one virtual. These provided dedicated spaces
for the public to learn about the project and engage with project staff with any questions, concerns, or ideas they had
for the ATP.
Table 3: Summary of community workshop participation
Event Date Attendance Comments
Community Workshop #1 (virtual) May 5, 2025 35 44
Community Workshop #2 (in person) May 7, 2025 24 102
Community Workshop #1
The City of Cupertino hosted a virtual workshop on the evening of May 5 for the Cupertino ATP, held from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m. 51 members of the public registered for the event, and 35 attended. The workshop included a 35-minute
presentation, followed by a question-and-answer (Q&A) session. There were 28 questions posed in the Q&A chat
window, and 16 attendees provided spoken comments and questions.
Below is a summary of comments and questions from members of the public at the virtual workshop.
Youth and School Access
• Students’ Needs: Multiple participants emphasized the importance of engaging students directly, especially
at high schools and middle schools, to understand their transportation challenges.
• School Commutes: Parents expressed concern about unsafe walking and biking conditions near schools,
particularly around Foothill Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard, citing heavy traffic and recent
accidents.
• Drop-Off Congestion: A student suggested designated drop-off zones away from school entrances to reduce
traffic chaos and improve safety.
• Scooter Safety: Concerns were raised about electric scooters on sidewalks, especially near schools.
Suggestions included better infrastructure and education to keep faster devices off sidewalks.
Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure
• Sidewalk Conditions: Several residents highlighted uneven, narrow, or missing sidewalks, especially near
schools and major roads like Bubb Road and Stelling Road.
• Crosswalks: Bollinger Road was repeatedly mentioned for its lack of safe midblock crossings, with residents
witnessing dangerous pedestrian behavior and near misses.
• Intersection Safety: Intersections like Stevens Creek Boulevard at De Anza Boulevard and Blaney Avenue at
Stevens Creek Boulevard were flagged as particularly hazardous for pedestrians.
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Bicycling Infrastructure and Concerns
• Concerns over Major Streets: Opinion from participants was mixed on the utility of dedicated bike lanes on
major streets. Some participants suggested that people riding bikes should use parallel side streets to
minimize congestion impacts on major roads. Others pushed back on the idea that they should stick to side
streets, noting that key destinations (jobs, shops, schools) are located on arterials like Stevens Creek
Boulevard, De Anza Boulevard, and Miller Avenue/Wolfe Road.
• Stressful Bike Routes: Painted bike lanes next to fast-moving traffic and parked cars (e.g., on Miller Avenue)
were described as high-stress and unsafe.
• Connectivity Gaps: Residents called for a more connected north-south bike network, citing streets like
Stelling Road, Blaney Avenue, and Wolfe Road as needing improvements.
Fairness and Community Engagement
• Multimodal Balance: Some residents emphasized the need to balance improvements across all modes—
walking, biking, driving—without disproportionately impacting any group.
• Inclusive Planning: Residents urged the City to ensure all neighborhoods are included, not just those with
vocal opposition or support. Concerns were voiced that future bicycle and pedestrian projects would not
heed the desires of local communities; others expressed concern that local groups could stymie the
implementation of projects that could create regional connections and benefits.
• Regional Coordination: Participants asked how Cupertino’s plan aligns with neighboring cities and county
plans, recognizing that many trips cross city boundaries.
Development and Future Growth
• Developer Contributions: Residents asked whether new housing developments would be required to
contribute to walking and biking infrastructure.
• Proactive Planning: Suggestions included involving residents early in the planning process to address
concerns and improve transparency.
General Themes
• Safety Is Paramount: Across all modes, safety was the most frequently cited concern and top priority.
• Desire for Ambition: Many residents expressed hope that the plan would be bold and transformative,
making walking and biking truly viable and attractive options.
• Concern for Potential Impacts: Many speakers expressed concerns that projects would negatively impact
congestion, parking availability, and quality of life without providing commensurate benefits to the
community.
• Pedestrian Focus: Multiple speakers wanted the ATP to prioritize pedestrian safety and access improvements
over bicycle projects.
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Community Workshop #2
The City of Cupertino hosted an in-person workshop on
the evening of May 7 for the Cupertino ATP, held from
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Twenty-four members of the public
attended the workshop. A 35-minute presentation was
given, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session and
interactive poster board activity. During the
presentation, 18 residents participated in the interactive
polling, and there were six questions posed during the
Q&A.
During the interactive posterboard activity, residents
were encouraged to provide direct feedback regarding
their walking or rolling routes with sticky notes and
color-coded dots on a map of the city.
Participants were encouraged to identify locations on
the printed maps of the city to outline:
• Green dots – destinations where community
members would like to go (On the Map: “What
unique destinations make Cupertino a one-of-a-
kind place? Where would you like to go by
walking or rolling with friends and family?”)
• Yellow dots – Areas where residents would like
multimodal balance (On the Map: “Where
should extra consideration be given to maintain
parking supply and minimize vehicle delay?”)
• Red dots – Areas that are barriers or gaps (On
the Map: “Which roadways or intersections pose
significant obstacles?”)
On another poster board, residents shared which plan goals they think the Plan should prioritize: accessibility,
maintenance, safety, sustainability, balance, and fairness. There were 96 sticky notes or color-coded dots on the map
poster boards, and 12 notes shared on the priorities poster boards.
Below is a summary of the Q&A session, general comments, and comments on the poster boards.
Q&A
• Foothill Boulevard: A resident was surprised that Foothill Boulevard was not captured in the High Injury
Network. There was a recent collision involving youth, but it is also a long-standing issue.
Figure 17: Presentation at Community Workshop #2
Figure 18: Workshop participants at breakout tables
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• Slideshow: A resident would like the slideshow, without the polling slides, available on the Cupertino ATP
website.
• Recreational Travel: A resident was interested in how we are capturing recreational travel by mode, not just
commute travel.
• E-Bikes: A resident was interested in how the Plan will account for the increasing use of e-bikes in Cupertino.
• In-Progress Projects: When looking at the completed and in-progress projects map, a resident was interested
in why a pedestrian treatment was in progress near a new Eden Housing Development.
• Secure Bike Parking: A resident was interested in how the Plan will incorporate the need for more secure
bike parking.
Overall Themes from Outreach Boards
• Shared Use Trails: 10 comments were regarding access to existing trails, the continuation of existing trails, or
the construction of new trails. Three comments were specifically regarding constructing the Tamien Trail.
• Key Destinations: In addition to trail access, common destinations for Cupertino residents include the City’s
shopping centers, parks, and schools.
• Alternatives to Highways and Busy Streets: 7 comments requested bike/pedestrian infrastructure where
residents could either avoid interacting with busy streets/highways or gain access through barriers in the
existing infrastructure. This includes requests for tunnels, trails, and bridges.
• Concerns over Major Streets: Major streets, including Stevens Creek Boulevard, De Anza Boulevard, and
Bollinger Road, were often cited as having barriers or gaps in pedestrian or bicycle facilities.
• School Access and Congestion: In addition to identifying schools as key desired destinations, residents
identified barriers/gaps and the need for multimodal balance around Cupertino schools.
Goals and Location-Specific Outreach Boards
Resident comments on the goals and location-specific outreach boards are listed below:
Accessibility
• Add safe bike parking.
• Make bike + pedestrian access easier when possible by opening a closed gate, for example.
Maintenance
• Debris on bike path or bike lane is a hazard.
• Fix Stevens Creek & 280/85 sidewalks.
Fairness
• Finish Tamien Innu trail.
Safety
• Miller has too many lanes. Could be 1 on each side and center turn lane.
• Stevens Creek & Wolfe. Fix Wolfe (N-5).
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• It’s important to give as many children as possible a completely traffic-free bike/walk route to school.
Imagine how traffic could improve if cars rarely needed to drop off & pick up kids!
• Bollinger; Bollinger at De Anza; Bollinger at Clifden needs a pedestrian crossing to support overflow parking
from Trader Joe’s and people riding VTA 25.
• Crossing Stevens Creek Boulevard is a hazard for pedestrians.
• Need to consider elderly walking and biking. They need to increase crossing times because elderly do not
walk as fast.
Location-Specific Outreach Boards
A summary of locations is listed below based on the color of the dot used on the outreach boards.
Destinations where the community would like to go (green dots) include:
• Alves Dr @ Beardon Dr
• Alves Dr @ Shopping Center between N Stelling Rd and Saich Way
• Bandley Dr @ Greenleaf Dr
• Bollinger Rd @ De Anza Blvd
• Bollinger Rd @ Miller Ave
• Bollinger Rd Between Alderbrook Ln and Miller Ave
• I-280 from Mary Ave to De Anza Blvd
• Calvert Dr @ Lawrence Expy
• Civic Center Park
• Cristo Rey Dr @ Canyon Oak Way
• Cupertino Historical Society @ Museum
• Cupertino Memorial Park
• De Anza Blvd @ Homestead Rd
• De Anza Blvd @ Kirwin Ln
• De Anza Blvd @ Stevens Creek Blvd (Cali Mill Plaza Park)
• De Anza Blvd @ Stevens Creek Blvd (NE corner)
• Hammon Snyder Loop Trailhead
• Homestead Rd @ Blaney Ave
• Hyde Middle School
• Hyde Middle School
• Jollyman Park
• Linda Vista Park
• Mary Ave @ Junipero Serra Fwy
• Main Street Shopping Mall
• McClellan Rd @ Bubb Rd
• McClellan Rd @ Stevens Creek Trail
• Monta Vista Park
• Northeast city limits/Hammond Snyder Loop Trail
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• Portal Park
• Rainbow Dr @ Rainbow Knoll Trail
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Anton Way
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Bianchi Way
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Carmen Rd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Carmen Rd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Crossroads shopping mall
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Imperial Ave
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Miller Ave
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Pasadena Ave (Mann Shopping Center)
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Portal Ave
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Saich Way
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Scenic Blvd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Stelling Rd (shopping center)
• Stevens Creek County Park
• Tantau Ave @ I-280
• Torre Ave @ Town Center Ln
• Wilson Park
Areas where residents would like multimodal balance (yellow dots) include:
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Wolfe Rd
• Lawson Middle School
• Portal Park
Areas that are barriers or gaps (red dots) include:
• Auburn Dr @ Drake Dr
• Beardon Dr @ Greenleaf Dr
• Blaney Ave @ Lucille Ave
• Bollinger Rd @ Alderbrook Ln
• Bollinger Rd @ Blaney Ave
• Bollinger Rd @ Clifden Way
• Bollinger Rd @ Martinwood Way
• Crescent Rd @ Orchard Ct
• De Anza @ McClellan
• De Anza Blvd @ Bollinger Rd
• De Anza Blvd @ I-280
• De Anza Blvd @ SR 85
• De Anza Blvd @ Rodrigues Ave
• Lawrence Expressway @ Mitty Way
• McClellan Rd @ North East Corner of Monta Vista High School
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• Miller Ave @ Phil Ln
• Miller Ave @ Vicksburg Dr
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Bianchi Way
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Blaney Ave
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Bubb Rd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ SR 85 Offramp
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ De Anza Blvd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Saich Way
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Stelling Rd
• Stevens Creek Blvd @ Vista Dr
• Tantau Ave @ Loree Ave
• Wolfe Rd @ I-280 N Onramp
• Wolfe Rd @ Vallco Pkwy
General Comments on Outreach Boards
• You can fit 12-13 bicycles in one parking space. 3 car spaces would make enough bike parking to fill
community hall.
• Pickup and drop off time around the schools is a mess. Please build designated drop off points 1-2 blocks
from the schools to spread out car load. I bike to school faster than my neighbor who drives because he has
to sit in drop off traffic in front of school. I have witnessed crashes in front of school, been in crashes, and
provided police witness testimony on crashes. The area in from of schools is far too congested and
dangerous.
Online Interactive Map
The online interactive map for phase one was structured to enable users to provide feedback in the form of routes
and points on the map. Before accessing the map, users were also able to provide feedback on priorities among plan
goals.
Map input options included:
• Preferred walking and biking routes
• Challenging locations for walking and biking
• Desired destinations
• Streets causing concern about the potential for parking loss or congestion
Interactive Map Summary – Phase 1
Summary of Desired Destinations
• Cupertino Library, Eaton Elementary, Apple Park Visitor Center, Jollyman Park, and more.
• Concerns include a lack of safe access, especially for children and seniors.
• Suggestions include better crossings, sidewalks, and trail connections.
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Summary of Barriers and Gaps
• Unsafe crossings (e.g., Homestead Rd, McClellan Rd, Blaney Ave, Bollinger Rd).
• Missing infrastructure like crosswalks, bike lanes, or pedestrian bridges.
• Visibility issues due to sun glare, parked cars, or trash bins.
• Speeding and traffic flow concerns, especially near schools and intersections.
• Suggestions include adding speed bumps, protected bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands, and better signage.
Summary of Multimodal Balance
• Balancing the needs of different travel modes in areas with:
o High congestion (e.g., Stevens Creek Blvd, Wolfe Rd).
o New developments (e.g., The Rise).
o Suggestions include traffic light synchronization, designated drop-off zones, and better multimodal
planning.
Key Themes
• Bike Infrastructure: There are a limited number of protected bike lanes in the City, a high prevalence of
unsafe intersections for bicyclists, and the desire for trail extensions (e.g., Regnart Creek Trail).
• Pedestrian Safety: There are issues with pedestrian visibility, speeding cars, a need for better signage, and
pedestrian refuge islands.
• Traffic Behavior: There is congestion near schools and shopping areas, illegal or unsafe parking, speeding,
and a failure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Roads and Trail Conditions: There is a desire for improving road design for multimodal use, maintaining and
expanding trails, and repainting or redesigning intersections.
Intersections with a High Number of Votes (including direct quotes from comments)
1. Wolfe Road and I-280 (5 comments, 112 votes)
a. “Proposed housing development should have access to Portal Park and schools without using Wolfe
Road.”
2. Stevens Creek and Highway 85 (11 comments, 32 votes)
a. “A safe crossing over CA-85 is desperately needed. Currently the only way across in this area is
Stevens Creek Boulevard, which has fast-moving and lane changing traffic, plus many
exits/ramps/intersections. Best would be to have a crossover on Mary just north of this area to
Fitzgerald or University Way.”
3. Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard (8 comments, 29 votes)
a. “This intersection is really dangerous. I avoid it whenever possible, and it makes reaching businesses
and locations on the other side difficult. It’d be awesome if we could get a protected intersection
here like there are in Fremont or San Jose.”
4. Pacifica Drive and Whitney Way (6 comments, 27 votes)
a. “Drivers often don’t yield to pedestrians.”
5. McClellan Drive and De Anza Boulevard (3 comments, 17 votes)
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a. “The beginning of the protected bike trail on McClellan going east is unprotected and cars often
drive into the bike lane while making a right turn and even sometimes when going west to east on
McClellan.”
Streets with a High Number of Comments/Votes (including direct quotes from comments)
1. Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard (3 comments, 27 votes)
a. “Stevenson & Wolf is extremely congested, especially during the commute hours. With the 3000
apartments from The Rise and Wolfe Road Housing, commuting through this road will be infeasible.
The City should prioritize preemptively to assure larger flow of vehicle traffic on these roads.”
2. McClellan Road (4 comments, 4 votes)
a. “McClellan road where there is a protected bike is lane feels so much safer than it used to. The speed
reduction has helped as well--cars are no longer whipping past as they used to.”
3. Stelling Road (3 comments, 6 votes)
a. “Of the parallel roads to get from Sunnyvale through Cupertino on a bike, this route seems best
balanced between safety and convenience. Though the Hollenbeck portion in Sunnyvale without bike
lanes is not safe. Be good if Cupertino and Sunnyvale could coordinate to make the entire stretch a
bike friendly corridor.”
4. UPRR Tail (4 comments, 4 votes)
a. “Union Pacific Railroad to the Permanente Quarry. As the Quarry will be decommissioned, this
stretch of the railroad will be entirely unused.”
5. Budd Road (2 comments, 3 votes)
a. “Route to drop kids to Lincoln and Kennedy middle school.“
Summary of Streets and Intersections with Many Likes and Dislikes
1. Blaney Avenue and Regnart Creek Trail (Intersection) (2 comments, 22 likes, 0 dislikes)
a. Cars speed at this intersection and do not yield to pedestrians/bicyclists. Requests for additional
traffic calming measures.
2. Stevens Creek Boulevard and Carmen Road (Intersection) (2 comments, 25 likes, 9 dislikes)
a. Support for a pedestrian/bicycle bridge
3. Merritt Drive and Norwich Avenue (Intersection) (1 comment, 11 likes, 77 dislikes)
a. Conflicting opinions about the benefit of creating an access point at this location versus the
preference to keep an existing wall, and direct pedestrians/bicyclists to use the Tamien Innu trail.
4. Kim Street and Regnart Creek Trail (Intersection) (1 comment, 9 likes, 29 dislikes)
a. Conflicting opinions about the benefits of expanding the Regnart Creek Trail, versus privacy concerns
for nearby residents.
5. Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road (street) (3 comments, 25 likes, 0 dislikes)
a. Concern about the current level of congestions, and it being exacerbated by forthcoming housing
development.
6. Blaney Avenue (3 comments, 12 likes, 0 dislikes)
a. Request for additional parking at Stevens Creek Boulevard for commercial uses.
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Online Survey Results
City of Cupertino staff developed an online survey, which was hosted on the project website and promoted by City
communications. A total of 240 survey responses were collected among people who visit, live, go to school, or work in
Cupertino. Results of the survey are presented in the following tables.
Table 4: How did you learn about the project? (Select all that apply.)
Response Number Percentage
From friends 129 54%
City communications 81 34%
Other 32 13%
Yard signs or banners 23 10%
Tabling event 7 3%
Total 272 113%
Table 5: What is your age?
Response Number Percentage
Under 18 7 3%
18-29 19 8%
30-49 81 34%
50-64 96 40%
65+ 37 15%
Total 240 100%
Table 6: How do you travel around Cupertino? (Select all that apply.)
Response Number Percentage
Personal car 227 95%
Walk 153 64%
Bike 84 35%
SV Hopper 31 13%
Rideshare services(e.g., Uber/Lyft) 20 8%
VTA bus 18 8%
Electric device (scooter, bike, or other) 13 5%
Total 546 228%
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Table 7: If you walk or bike, what purpose is it primarily for? (Select all that apply.)
Response Number Percentage
Exercise/recreation 198 83%
Shopping/errands 113 47%
Commuting to work/school 78 33%
Social visits 74 31%
Connecting to transit 33 14%
Other 10 4%
Total 506 211%
Table 8: How often do you currently walk or bike in Cupertino?
Response Number Percentage
Several times a week 93 39%
Daily 86 36%
Occasionally 34 14%
Rarely 19 8%
Never 8 3%
Total 240 100%
Table 9: On a scale from 1 (not very stressful) to 10 (very stressful), how comfortable do you feel when walking or biking in Cupertin o?
Response Number Percentage
1 - not very stressful 55 23%
2 36 15%
3 16 7%
4 18 8%
5 - neutral 12 5%
6 14 6%
7 28 12%
8 31 13%
9 14 6%
10 - very stressful 16 7%
Total 240 100%
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Table 10. What would encourage you to walk or bike more in Cupertino? (Select all that apply.)
Percentage Not at all Slightly Moderately Significantly
Wider sidewalks 47% 22% 21% 11%
Shorter crossings 46% 19% 18% 17%
Protected intersections 33% 17% 18% 32%
Better street lighting 19% 22% 27% 31%
Traffic calming 25% 21% 22% 32%
Traffic enforcement 33% 26% 19% 23%
Slower traffic speeds 36% 23% 20% 21%
Concrete protected bike lanes 58% 9% 9% 24%
Bollard protected bike lanes 53% 14% 16% 17%
Wider buffered bike lanes 53% 16% 14% 16%
Secure bike parking 44% 21% 16% 19%