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Home My WebLink AboutBPC 12-17-2025 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:00 PM Regular Meeting IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Attend in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. 2) Watch a live stream online at https://youtube.com/@cupertinocitycommission. OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road: A. During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment period for each agendized item. B. Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card. While completion of Speaker Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments, it is helpful for the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon. C. Speakers must wait to be called and may begin speaking when recognized by the Chair. D. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Chair may reduce the speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A speaker representing a group of 2 to 5 or more people who are present may have up to 2 minutes per group member, up to 10 minutes maximum. Page 1 1 BPC 12-17-2025 1 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda December 17, 2025 E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to bikepedcommission@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to bikepedcommission@cupertino.gov B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v8qXKOxyTzWiSyg3K7STjw a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 859 0621 9220 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: Page 2 2 BPC 12-17-2025 2 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda December 17, 2025 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 859 0621 9220 SIP: 85906219220@zoomcrc.com ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: October 15, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the October 15, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes A - Draft Minutes 2.Subject: November 19, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the November 19, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes A - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 3.Subject: Tantau Ave/Forge Dr Traffic Signal (Dullu) Receive Presentation, Provide Input, and Recommend City Council Approve Installation of Proposed Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Tantau Ave/Forge Dr STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 4.Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities FUTURE AGENDA SETTING Page 3 3 BPC 12-17-2025 3 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda December 17, 2025 ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 4 4 BPC 12-17-2025 4 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: October 15, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the October 15, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/9/2025Page 1 of 1 5 BPC 12-17-2025 5 of 17 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Wednesday, October 15, 2025 At 7:01 p.m. Chair Ilango Ganga called the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference and teleconference location: 721, Ferns Paradise, Marathahalli, Bangalore, 560037. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ilango Ganga, Vice Chair Gerhard Eschelbeck, and Commissioners Munisekaran Madhdhipatla (participated remotely), Hervé Marcy, and Joel Wolf. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve the August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes Commissioner Marcy announced a correction to the minutes. MOTION: Eschelbeck moved and Marcy seconded to approve the corrected August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Ganga, Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Marcy, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nori spoke about concerns regarding bicycles. OLD BUSINESS – 2. Subject: Cupertino 2025 Fall Bike Fest (Werner) Recommended Action: Receive Report on the Cupertino 2025 Fall Bike Fest Safe Routes to School Coordinator Birgit Werner gave a presentation. 6 BPC 12-17-2025 6 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes October 15, 2025 Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to. Chair Ganga opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners received the presentation. 3. Subject: Vision Zero Action Plan Task Force (Schroeder) Recommended Action: Receive Update and Provide Feedback on Proposed Framework and Representatives for the Cupertino Vision Zero Action Plan Task Force Transit and Transportation Planner Matt Schroeder gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Ganga opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Commissioners made the following recommendations:  Add a representative from De Anza College to the task force, due to its large student population and high levels of transit, bicycle, and pedestrian activity—especially near Stevens Creek.  Include the De Anza alongside existing school district involvement, as it aligns with current educational representation on the task force.  Add city council representation, following examples from other cities where council members participate in similar task forces. NEW BUSINESS 4. Subject: Torre Ave/Town Center Lane Pedestrian Crossing (Stillman) Recommended Action: Discuss Traffic Operations and Concerns Relating to the Pedestrian Crossing of Torre Avenue at Town Center Lane and Provide Recommendations for Further Evaluation. Transportation Manager David Stillman gave a presentation. Chair Ganga opened the public comment period and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 7 BPC 12-17-2025 7 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes October 15, 2025 Commissioners made the following recommendations:  The Town Center and Torre Avenue intersection should be prioritized for safety improvements, including adding speed bumps or a raised crosswalk, improving visibility by removing obstructing parked cars, enhancing nighttime lighting, and clarifying pedestrian areas.  Pedestrian walkways to the library should be made safer, excessive signage avoided, and the intersection redesigned to manage U-turns and library drop-off issues. These measures are important due to high pedestrian activity and ongoing accident risks, including for children on rollerblades and skateboards.  Consider safety improvements at other nearby intersections.  Look at these problems holistically from Pacifica Dr. to Rodriguez Ave. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS – 5. Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Recommended Action: Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities Vice Chair Eschelbeck reported that the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission was asked to provide answers for the Community Service Awards celebrating Cupertino’s 70th anniversary. Commissioners shared their favorite aspects of the city and preferred places to walk, run, or bike, with a collective response due by October 15. Commissioner Marcy reported that Lawrence-Mitty Park cannot be funded through the State Transportation Improvement Program but may be eligible for Measure B funding. He also reported that current transportation grants are not expected to be affected by federal funding issues. He noted that a recent pedestrian accident on Stevens Creek Boulevard prompted the city to implement immediate safety improvements, including additional signage, pedestrian crossing flags, and tree trimming, with further measures planned. Commissioner Wolfe reported on the bike racks at the library being vandalized. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING –  Cupertino Active Transportation Plan  Discuss how the city can gather Use Data for recent infrastructure projects  Vision Zero next steps 8 BPC 12-17-2025 8 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes October 15, 2025 Grants  Know/Understand Fed Grant Funding with Caltrans on updated bike-ped planning  Understand/Educate on what funding standards are (Fed/State) Studies / Plans  Kennewick Drive/Homestead Road Study o Stop Gap Measures/Temporary Solutions  Study on McClellan Ave bike lanes in front of Monte Vista High School  Examine Pedestrian Walkways for Safety  Install Bollards at existing buffered bike lanes (Public Request)  Path between Lincoln Elem and Monta Vista HS  Speed Limits Studies Projects  Staff update on CIP Project updates (6 mo.)  Tamien Innu  Signaling Improvements  Education  Adult Bicycle Education  Impact of Semi‐Rural Designation on Bike and Ped Projects/Priorities  Bicycle and pedestrian safety Miscellaneous  Review Progress toward BPC Objectives & Grant Applications (6 mo.)  Sidewalk Robotic Vehicles  Inventory of Traffic Lights (triggering traffic light from a detector) – Staff update  Pedestrian safety on Torre Avenue (Muni)  Before and after data on separated bike lanes and major intersection s for improvement – Use of data for future decisions o Combine this data with the data on safety (Muni/Marcy) o De Anza before and after traffic data collection. ADJOURNMENT At 8:59 p.m., Chair Ganga adjourned the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting. 9 BPC 12-17-2025 9 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes October 15, 2025 Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 10 BPC 12-17-2025 10 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: November 19, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the November 19, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/9/2025Page 1 of 1 11 BPC 12-17-2025 11 of 17 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Wednesday, November 19, 2025 At 7:00 p.m. Chair Ilango Ganga called the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ilango Ganga, Vice Chair Gerhard Eschelbeck, and Commissioners Munisekaran Madhdhipatla, Hervé Marcy, and Joel Wolf. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve the August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes This item was not heard due to the incorrect minutes being attached to the agenda. No action was taken. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 2. Subject: Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Roles and Responsibilities (Stillman) Recommended Action: Discuss Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Roles and Responsibilities and Consistency With Cupertino Municipal Code Section 2.92.080,March 16, 2022 Item #5 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Motion, and September 17, 2025 Item #22 City Council Motion Transportation Manager David Stillman gave a presentation. Commissioners asked clarifying questions, which staff responded to. 12 BPC 12-17-2025 12 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes November 19, 2025 Chair Ganga opened the public comment period and the following people spoke:  R Sudesh  Seema Lindskog  Helene Davis Chair Gango closed the public comment period. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to. MOTION: Vice Chair Gerhard Eschelbeck moved, seconded by Commissioner Munisekaran Madhdhipatla, to approve the policy document, with the following amendments:  Staff to exercise discretion in determining whether a joint or individual Planning Commission or Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting is appropriate for high-level planning documents as described in the policy;  Clarify that all transportation projects in the policy will be reviewed by the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission;  Modify Exhibit A to better clarify policy, or remove if clarification is not feasible;  Include Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Motion from March 2022 on the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Commission website, and make other changes as necessary for consistency;  Staff to look for opportunities to bring appropriate development projects with an impact on transportation improvements to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission for review. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ganga, Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Marcy, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Recommended Action: Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities Transportation Manager David Stillman announced an upcoming joint meeting with Bicycle Pedestrian Commission and Planning Commission in January. Commissioner Marcy discussed the VTA meeting and the McClellan Road Bridge Project. 13 BPC 12-17-2025 13 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes November 19, 2025 Chair Ganga noted that while the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission and Planning Commission spent significant time making recommendations on the Active Transportation Plan, those recommendations were not fully presented to the City Council. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING –  Cupertino Active Transportation Plan (January 2026)  Discuss how the city can gather Use Data for recent infrastructure projects  Vision Zero next steps  CIP and City Work Program (December 2025)  Torre Ave (December 2025)  Tantau Ave and Forge Dr Traffic Signal ( December 2025/January 2026) Grants  Know/Understand Fed Grant Funding with Caltrans on updated bike-ped planning  Understand/Educate on what funding standards are (Fed/State) Studies / Plans  Kennewick Drive/Homestead Road Study  Stop Gap Measures/Temporary Solutions  Study on McClellan Ave bike lanes in front of Monte Vista High School  Examine Pedestrian Walkways for Safety  Install Bollards at existing buffered bike lanes (Public Request)  Path between Lincoln Elem and Monta Vista HS  Speed Limits Studies Projects  Staff update on CIP Project updates (6 mo.)  Tamien Innu  Signaling Improvements Education  Adult Bicycle Education  Impact of Semi‐Rural Designation on Bike and Ped Projects/Priorities  Bicycle and pedestrian safety Miscellaneous  Review Progress toward BPC Objectives & Grant Applications (6 mo.)  Sidewalk Robotic Vehicles  Inventory of Traffic Lights (triggering traffic light from a detector) – Staff update  Pedestrian safety on Torre Avenue (Muni)  Before and after data on separated bike lanes and major intersections for improvement – Use of data for future decisions  Combine this data with the data on safety (Muni/Marcy) 14 BPC 12-17-2025 14 of 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes November 19, 2025  De Anza before and after traffic data collection. ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 p.m., Chair Ganga adjourned the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 15 BPC 12-17-2025 15 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Tantau Ave/Forge Dr Traffic Signal (Dullu) Receive Presentation, Provide Input, and Recommend City Council Approve Installation of Proposed Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Tantau Ave/Forge Dr CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/9/2025Page 1 of 1 16 BPC 12-17-2025 16 of 17 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/9/2025Page 1 of 1 17 BPC 12-17-2025 17 of 17