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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPC 10-21-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Wednesday, October 21, 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 10-21-2026 1 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda October 21, 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_5JxNxIU6SFWhCa5wutOjvA 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: 886 8959 5111 Page 2 2 BPC 10-21-2026 2 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda October 21, 2026 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. 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: September 16, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the September 16, 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. Government Code Section 65103.5 limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under Govt. Code Section 65103.5 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino.gov. Plans will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal. OLD BUSINESS 2.Subject: Cupertino 2026 Fall Bike Fest (Werner) Recommended Action: Receive Report on Cupertino 2026 Fall Bike Fest 3.Subject: Bicycle Facilities Improvements (Dullu) Page 3 3 BPC 10-21-2026 3 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda October 21, 2026 Recommended Action: Receive Update and Provide Direction for Bicycle Facilities Improvements Work Plan Item A - Proposed Bike Rack Locations NEW BUSINESS - None 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 5.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items (All) A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items List 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 10-21-2026 4 of 15 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: September 16, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the September 16, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/13/2026Page 1 of 1 5 BPC 10-21-2026 5 of 15 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Wednesday, September 16, 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: August 19, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve the August 19, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes MOTION: Madhdhipatla moved and Marcy seconded to approve the August 19, 2026 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Ganga, Marcy and Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nori discussed bicycle lane barriers and their impact on drivers. OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 2. Subject: Vision Zero Action Plan Update Report (Schroeder) Recommended Action: Receive Update Report on Cupertino Vision Zero Action Plan Written communications included a staff presentation. 6 BPC 10-21-2026 6 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes September 16, 2026 Transit and Transportation Planner Matt Schroeder 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. The Commission received the update report. 3. Subject: Prospect Road Improvements (Stillman) Recommended Action: Receive Presentation on History of Prospect Road Concerns and Completed Improvements and Suggest Next Steps Written communications included a staff presentation. Transportation Manager David Stillman gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to. Chair Eschelbeck opened the public comment period and the following people spoke: • Guiqiang Dong Chair Eschelbeck closed the public comment period. The Commission received the presentation. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 4. Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Recommended Action: Receive Updates from Staff and Commissioners Regarding Recent Activities Transportation Manager David Stillman reported on BikeFest, the Stevens Creek bike lane project, data collection for the engineering traffic surveys, and crossing guard warrants. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 5. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items (All) 7 BPC 10-21-2026 7 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes September 16, 2026 A tentative Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda. • Vision Zero next steps (Nov/Dec) • Speeding in the City Issue (I.e, Prospect Rd between De Anza Blvd and Stelling Rd, Crosswalk consideration) (Sept) • E-Bike and E-Moto Discussion (Nov) • Review and Input Bike and pedestrian facility on the RISE project. • Bike Fest Update (Oct) 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 (Oct) • 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 – 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 8:43 p.m., Chair Gerhard Eschelbeck adjourned the regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 8 BPC 10-21-2026 8 of 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes September 16, 2026 meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 9 BPC 10-21-2026 9 of 15 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Cupertino 2026 Fall Bike Fest (Werner) Receive Report on Cupertino 2026 Fall Bike Fest CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/13/2026Page 1 of 1 10 BPC 10-21-2026 10 of 15 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Bicycle Facilities Improvements (Dullu) Receive Update and Provide Direction for Bicycle Facilities Improvements Work Plan Item CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/13/2026Page 1 of 1 11 BPC 10-21-2026 11 of 15 Joel Wolf 1 Northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Tantau Ave.YES, IN FRONT OF MOLLY TEA Ilango Ganga 2 East of Stevens Creek Blvd and Lazy Dog driveway.NO Joel Wolf 3 West of Stevens Creek Blvd and Lazy Dog driveway.NO Joel Wolf 4 Northeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Main St.NO Ilango Ganga 5 300 feet East of Wolfe Rd/Vallco Parkway. (19800 Vallco Pkwy) SOFT YES, WEST OF TRASH CANS Joel Wolf 6 Southeast corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Torre Ave.YES, IF NEAR THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF STEVENS CREEK BLVD & BLANEY AVE Ilango Ganga 7 Northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and De Anza Blvd.NO Gerhard Eschelbeck 8 West of Stevens Creek Blvd and Whole foods driveway.NO Ilango Ganga 9 Southwest corner of De Anza Blvd and Rodrigues Ave.POTENTIAL YES, BETWEEN # 9 AND # 5 - PRIORITY IS # 5 LOCATION Bike Rack Installed in Fall 2025 10 In front of Caffe Lattea - West of Stevens Creek Blvd/Main St.BIKE RACK INSTALLED IN FALL 2025 Herve Marcy 11 East of Stevens Creek Blvd and Whole foods driveway.NO Bike Rack Installed in Fall 2025 12 Cupertino Library Park. BIKE RACK INSTALLED IN FALL 2025 Gerhard Eschelbeck 13 Town Center Ln.NO Herve Marcy 14 Northwest corner of Wolfe Rd and Apple Parkway.YES, IF IT IS POSSBILE NEAR/INFRONT OF 7 LEAVES COFFEE Gerhard Eschelbeck 15 Northeast corner of De Anza Blvd and Bollinger Rd, near the bus stop.NO Herve Marcy 16 Northeast corner of De Anza Blvd and Civic Park Ln.YES Gerhard Eschelbeck 17 Southeast corner of De Anza Blvd and Town Center Ln.NO Munisekaran Madhdhipatla 18 Southwest corner of De Anza Blvd and McClellan Rd. (north of Bus Stop)NO Bike Rack Installed in Fall 2025 19 McClellan Ranch Parking Lot.BIKE RACK INSTALLED IN FALL 2025 Munisekaran Madhdhipatla 20 Jollyman Park.YES, NEAR THE BASKETBALL COURT/ TUSCAN PL - CUL DE SAC Munisekaran Madhdhipatla 21 Wilson Park.YES, NEAR THE BASKETBALL COURT Herve Marcy 22 Portal Park.YES, IF POSSIBLE MULTIPLE RACKS Bike Rack Installed in Fall 2025 23 Memorial Park.BIKE RACK INSTALLED IN FALL 2025 Munisekaran Madhdhipatla 24 On Stevens Creek Blvd Infront of Starbucks near the post office.YES Proposed Bike Racks Locations JULY 15th, 2026 BPC MEETING RECOMMENDATIONSCommissioners#Locations Bicycle Pedestrian Commission October 21, 2026 Agenda Item #3 - Attachment A 12 BPC 10-21-2026 12 of 15 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 10/13/2026Page 1 of 1 13 BPC 10-21-2026 13 of 15 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items (All) CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 10/13/2026Page 1 of 1 14 BPC 10-21-2026 14 of 15 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS November 18, 2026 - E bike/E- moto Safety - Vision Zero Action Plan Follow-up Subject to Change. Chair and Staff Liaison will set the Commission agendas. 15 BPC 10-21-2026 15 of 15