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Home My WebLink AboutBPC 03-18-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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. 3) Attend in person at a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. 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. Page 1 1 BPC 03-18-2026 1 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda March 18, 2026 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. 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 4:00 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_kqxHoHNNTSu6W2JF_0M-0w 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: Page 2 2 BPC 03-18-2026 2 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda March 18, 2026 a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 863 5002 7237 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: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 863 5002 7237 SIP: 86350027237@zoomcrc.com D. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a. Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b. If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: February 18, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the February 18, 2026 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 Page 3 3 BPC 03-18-2026 3 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda March 18, 2026 2.Subject: Bike Event Coordination (Werner) Discuss Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission involvement and coordination with respect to upcoming City bicycling events 3.Subject: Safe Routes to School Update (Werner) Receive Update on Recent Safe Routes to School-Related Activities 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 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 03-18-2026 4 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: February 18, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the February 18, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/11/2026Page 1 of 1 5 BPC 03-18-2026 5 of 12 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Wednesday, February 18, 2026 At 7:00 p.m. Chair Gerhard Eschelbeck 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 Gerhard Eschelbeck, Vice Chair Munisekaran Madhdhipatla, and Commissioners Ilango Ganga, Hervé Marcy and Joel Wolf. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: January 29, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve the January 29, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes MOTION: Madhdhipatla moved and Marcy seconded to approve the January 29, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Ganga, Marcy, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. POSTPONEMENTS OLD BUSINESS 2. Subject: Cupertino Active Transportation Plan Recommended Action: Review and Provide Feedback on Prioritized Project List for Cupertino Active Transportation Plan. Transit and Transportation Planner Matt Schroeder introduced the item. Commissioners asked questions which staﬀ responded to. Chair Eschelbeck opened the public comment period and the following people spoke: 6 BPC 03-18-2026 6 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes February 18, 2026 • Evan Lojewski • Peggy Griffin Chair Eschelbeck closed the public comment period. MOTION: Eschelbeck moved and Madhdhipatla seconded to approve the ATP draft materials as presented today, with the following set of modifications: 1. Address the inequality or imbalance between ranking of projects in the ATP and the Cupertino Vision Zero high injury network by reducing the max score for being on a safe route to school to 10 for all three matrices, reducing the goal max score for access from 30 to 20 and increase HIN max scoring to 30. 2. Eliminate 1.25 modifier by making balance in bicycle matrix to a negative score. 3. Consider ATP project clustering as appropriate for future ATP updates. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Ganga, Marcy, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. Subject: Torre Ave/Town Center Lane Pedestrian Crossing (Dullu) Recommended Action: Receive Presentation and Make Recommendations for Torre Ave/Town Center Lane Pedestrian Crossing Assistant Engineer Prashanth Dullu gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Eschelbeck opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Eschelbeck moved and Marcy seconded to approve the proposed improvements to the Torre Avenue Pedestrian Crossing with the following recommendations: 1. Additional striping marking in pedestrian refuge islands at Torre Ave/Town Center Ln. 2. Consider illuminated pedestrian warning signs to supplement RRFB at Torre Ave/Pacific Ave. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Ganga, Marcy, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 7 BPC 03-18-2026 7 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes February 18, 2026 NEW BUSINESS – None. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 4. Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Recommended Action: Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities No updates were provided. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING • Cupertino Active Transportation Plan (January 2026/February 2026) • Vision Zero next steps • CIP (February/March 2026) • Torre Ave (February 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 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.) • Bike Rack Feedback and Safety • Sidewalk Robotic Vehicles • Inventory of Traffic Lights (triggering traffic light from a detector) – Staff update • Before and after data on separated bike lanes and major intersections for improvement 8 BPC 03-18-2026 8 of 12 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes February 18, 2026 – 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 9:07 p.m., Chair Eschelbeck adjourned the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 9 BPC 03-18-2026 9 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Bike Event Coordination (Werner) Discuss Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission involvement and coordination with respect to upcoming City bicycling events CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/11/2026Page 1 of 1 10 BPC 03-18-2026 10 of 12 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Safe Routes to School Update (Werner) Receive Update on Recent Safe Routes to School-Related Activities CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 3/11/2026Page 1 of 1 11 BPC 03-18-2026 11 of 12 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 3/11/2026Page 1 of 1 12 BPC 03-18-2026 12 of 12