CC 06-03-2025 Item No. 8 Operating and CIP Budget for 2025-26_Written CommunicationsCC 06-03-2025
Item No. 8
Consideration of
recommended
Operating and CIP
budget for 2025-26
Written Communications
From:Ping Gao
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Monday, June 2, 2025 12:21:54 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council
meeting.
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and
my family to ask you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and
Vision Zero initiatives in their current form and instead direct staff to return with a
roadmap of modern technology driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more
practical and future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven
technologies rather than changes that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable
safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve
safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same
by prioritizing tools such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at
intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce
encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of
speed cameras in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for
improved flow and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before
accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal
systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use
without push buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without
compromising traffic flow or relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group
of special-interest voices that focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with
busy lives are unable to attend city meetings, and as a result, the broader
community’s views are not fully represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to
defund ATP and Vision Zero in their current form, and instead instruct the
transportation department to return with a comprehensive, modern road safety plan
based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ping Gao
Cupertino Resident
From:Peggy Griffin
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:2025-06-03 City Council Meeting ITEM 8 - Budget Related Costs - Attachment W
Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 8:26:21 PM
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MEETING AGENDA ITEM.
Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and City Council Members,
Regarding Attachment W – All Other Department Requests.pdf
REQUESTS:
1. 1st category – Admin Services
a. REQUEST – ELIMINATE ALL THIS
i. Admin Services – Employee Cultural Events = $5k
ii. HR – Citywide Employee Events = $10k
iii. Purchasing – Admin Services – Grants Analyst (New Position) = $207,883
1. Why is this position buried here when other positions are listed together as
new positions?
iv. Budget – Analyze Potential Tax Measures = $10k
v. Citywide Conferences and Training (multiple) $27,399
1. What’s the difference between this and “training” listed elsewhere?
1. 3rd category – City Council
a. REQUEST – provide food for council members and staff; they work really hard and long
hours
i. Meals – provide meals for meetings
3. 4th category – Administration Total
a. REQUEST – ELIMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT “City Clerk – Administrative Assistant
(new position)
4. 5th category – Innovation & Technology
a. REQUEST – ELIMINATE EVERYTHING UNTIL ISSUES WITH THE WEBSITE ARE FIXED
AND THE ERP HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED!
5. 8th category – Public Works
a. REQUEST – ELIMINATE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE “Streets – Storm Drain Grates
Replacement” which should hopefully come out of some of our storm drain fees!”
i. NOTE that $780k for Fleet - Vehicle Assets! Can they be stretched out?
Where is the income from selling them used?
I find it concerning that additional “new positions” are buried here in this list and not mentioned in the
overall documents when they talk about new positions. ALL new positions should have been listed in
one place.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin
From:Peggy Griffin
To:City Council
Cc:David Stillman; City Clerk
Subject:2025-06-03 City Council Meeting ITEM 8-FY 2025-26 Budget related topics
Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 6:16:22 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and Council Members,
I’d like to thank staff and the consultant for providing/gathering the documentation to support the Staff Report. In the Staff Report, there are 7 Recommended Actions. Recommended Action #6 reads as follows below. Please give staff
specific direction.
REQUEST #1 - Please defund all projects (CWP and Special Projects) that Staff has identified as can be defunded. Some examples are listed below
In Attacchment AA – Current CWP Status Updates for FY 23-25.pdf
DEFUND #5 as suggested by Staff – The Rise: Construction stakeholder engagement for $100,000
In Attachment AE - Special Projects as Defined in City Council Special Projects Policy.pdf
DEFUND S0 and S1 as recommended by Staff.
This is also listed in Attachment Y – All Special Projects from FY 25 Q3.pdf
DEFUND 50 and 51 as suggested by Staff
REQUEST #2 – DEFUND OR REDUCE/CHANGE THE SCOPE of #18 Active Transportation Plan (Attachment I), also #12 (Attachment Y)
My request is based on my concern that the city has not been measuring all the before/after effects of the improvements/changes that have been implemented. While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we
need a more practical and future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable safety benefits. These improvements must have
before/after statistics so we can measure their success relative to their costs and outcomes.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising traffic flow.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin
REFERENCES:
In Attachment I – Adopted FY 2025-27 City Work Program Budget Details.pdf
DEFUND or REDUCE/CHANGE THE SCOPE #18 Active Transportation Plan
This is also listed in Attachment Y – All Special Projects from FY 25 Q3.pdf
DEFUND or REDUCE/CHANGE THE SCOPE #12 Active Transportation Plan
References
Attachment I – Adopted FY 2025-27 City Work Program Budget Details.pdf
Attachment Y – All Special Projects from FY 25 Q3.pdf
Attachment AA – Current CWP Status Updates for FY 23-25.pdf
Attachment AB – Ongoing Special Projects from FY25 Q3.pdf
Attachment AC – Maintenance and Equipment Purchase Special Projects from FY25 Q3.pdf
Attachment AD – Development Special Projects from FY25 Q3.pdf
Attachment AE - Special Projects as Defined in City Council Special Projects Policy.pdf
From:Snehal Panchal
To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:02:36 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Subject: Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and my family to
ask you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives in
their current form and instead direct staff to return with a roadmap of modern technology
driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more practical and
future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes
that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for
both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools
such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce
encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras
in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow
and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push
buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising
traffic flow or relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of
special-interest voices that focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are
unable to attend city meetings, and as a result, the broader community’s views are not fully
represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and Vision Zero in their current
form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Snehal Panchal
Cupertino Resident
From:Tania Chen
To:City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor; City Council
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 9:55:22 AM
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Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I request that the City defund the current Active
Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives. Instead, please direct staff to
develop a roadmap for modern, technology-based road safety improvements.
While safety efforts are appreciated, we need a practical, future-ready approach focused on
proven technologies that improve safety without unnecessarily disrupting traffic flow.
Cupertino should prioritize exploring and implementing innovations like:
- Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) & High-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian
visibility and safety.
- Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) & Red light camera to enforce speed limits and
prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
- Smart/adaptive traffic signals & AI-powered safety analytics to optimize flow and
proactively identify risks.
- Pedestrian beacons & Automated pedestrian detection to improve crossing safety and
accessibility.
These data-driven technologies offer effective safety gains without compromising traffic or
relying on outdated concepts.
Furthermore, public input processes often miss the broader community's perspective. Many
residents cannot attend meetings, leading to narrow special-interest representation.
I respectfully ask the Council to defund the current ATP and Vision Zero programs and
instruct the transportation department to create a comprehensive, modern safety plan based on
technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tania Chen
Cupertino Resident
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From:Yuvaraj Athur Raghuvir
To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Sunday, June 1, 2025 7:48:08 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Subject: Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and my family to
ask you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives in
their current form and instead direct staff to return with a roadmap of modern technology
driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more practical and
future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes
that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for
both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools
such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce
encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras
in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow
and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push
buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising
traffic flow or relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of
special-interest voices that focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are
unable to attend city meetings, and as a result, the broader community’s views are not fully
represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and Vision Zero in their current
form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Yuva Athur
Cupertino Resident
From:Muru Sinnassamy
To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:24:19 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and my family to
ask you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives in
their current form and instead direct staff to return with a roadmap of modern technology
driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more practical and
future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes
that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for
both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools
such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce
encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras
in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow
and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push
buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising
traffic flow or relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of
special-interest voices that focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are
unable to attend city meetings, and as a result, the broader community’s views are not fully
represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and Vision Zero in their current
form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Muru Sinnassamy
Cupertino Resident
From:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam
To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for Technology-Driven Road Safety Plan
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:48:57 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao and City Council,
As a Cupertino resident and parent, I urge you to defund the current Active
Transportation Program and Vision Zero initiatives and redirect resources
to a modern, technology-driven road safety plan.
The current approach often disrupts traffic without clear benefits. Instead,
prioritize proven technologies like:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals
High-Visibility Crosswalks
Automated Speed Enforcement
Red Light Cameras
Smart Traffic Signals
AI-Powered Safety Analytics
Pedestrian Beacons
Automated Pedestrian Detection
These data-driven solutions enhance safety for all while maintaining traffic
flow. Public input often reflects narrow agendas, sidelining busy residents.
Please direct the transportation department to develop a comprehensive,
tech-focused safety plan grounded in data and best practices.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ravi Kiran Singh
Cupertino Resident
From:Nita Rajput & Ravi Sapaharam
To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:46:05 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Subject: Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and my family to ask you to defund
the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives in their current form and instead direct staff to
return with a roadmap of modern technology driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more practical and future-ready approach
—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes that disrupt traffic without clear and
measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for both pedestrians and
drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising traffic flow or
relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of special-interest voices that
focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are unable to attend city meetings, and as a result,
the broader community’s views are not fully represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and
Vision Zero in their current form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Nita Rajput
Cupertino Resident
From:Mahesh Gurikar
To:City Clerk; City Council; Chad Mosley; Tina Kapoor; David Stillman
Subject:Technology based Roaf Safety in Cupertino
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 8:22:45 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Subject: Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
I am a longtime resident of Cupertino.
I am writing on behalf of myself and my family to request you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP)
and Vision Zero initiatives in their current form and instead direct staff to return with a roadmap of modern
technology driven road safety improvements.
I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, but believe we need a more practical and future-ready approach—
one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes that disrupt traffic without clear and
measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for both pedestrians and
drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising traffic flow or
relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of special-interest voices that
focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are unable to attend city meetings, and as a result,
the broader community’s views are not fully represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and
Vision Zero in their current form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Gurikar
Cupertino Resident
From:Subhash Gopinath
To:City Clerk; City Council; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Defund ATP program
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:39:36 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.
Subject: Request for a Smarter, Technology-Based Road Safety Plan for Cupertino
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
As a longtime Cupertino resident and parent, I’m writing on behalf of myself and my family to
ask you to defund the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero initiatives in
their current form and instead direct staff to return with a roadmap of modern technology
driven road safety improvements.
While I appreciate the city’s efforts to improve safety, I believe we need a more practical and
future-ready approach—one that focuses on modern, proven technologies rather than changes
that disrupt traffic without clear and measurable safety benefits.
Other Bay Area cities are beginning to explore or adopt innovations that improve safety for
both pedestrians and drivers. Cupertino should consider doing the same by prioritizing tools
such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a brief head start at intersections.
High-visibility crosswalks and stop lines: Make crossings more visible and reduce
encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Discourage speeding through the use of speed cameras
in key areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust timing based on real-time conditions for improved flow
and safety.
AI-powered safety analytics: Detect near-misses and risky behavior before accidents happen.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings with simple signal systems.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Improve accessibility and ease of use without push
buttons.
These technologies offer a data-driven, effective way to improve safety without compromising
traffic flow or relying on outdated infrastructure concepts.
I also want to point out that public input processes often attract only a narrow group of
special-interest voices that focus only on a specific agenda. Many residents with busy lives are
unable to attend city meetings, and as a result, the broader community’s views are not fully
represented. I respectfully ask the City Council to defund ATP and Vision Zero in their current
form, and instead instruct the transportation department to return with a comprehensive,
modern road safety plan based on technology, data, and engineering best practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Subhash Gopinath
Cupertino Resident
From:Santosh Rao
To:City Council; Tina Kapoor; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman
Subject:Refocus Cupertino’s Road Safety Strategy on Modern Technology
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:20:07 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
Would you please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council
meeting. Thank you.
[Writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident]
Subject: Refocus Cupertino’s Road Safety Strategy on Modern Technology
Dear Mayor Chao and City Council Members,
I respectfully urge the City of Cupertino to shift its road safety efforts away from the current
Active Transportation Program (ATP) initiative, and instead direct transportation staff to
develop a plan centered on modern, technology-driven solutions that directly enhance
pedestrian and automotive safety.
A number of innovative safety tools are being explored or implemented in neighboring Bay
Area cities. Cupertino should follow suit by focusing on smart, effective technologies such as:
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI): Give pedestrians a head start at intersections to
reduce conflicts with turning vehicles.
High-visibility crosswalks and advanced stop lines: Improve driver awareness and
reduce crosswalk encroachment.
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): Use camera systems to discourage speeding
near schools and high-risk areas.
Red light cameras: Help prevent dangerous intersection behavior and reduce collisions.
Smart/adaptive traffic signals: Adjust signal timing dynamically based on real-time
traffic and pedestrian activity.
AI-powered safety analytics: Use video or sensor-based systems to detect near-misses
and risky behaviors proactively.
Pedestrian beacons: Increase driver compliance at crossings without the need for full
signal installations.
Automated pedestrian detection at signals: Trigger walk signals without requiring the
push of a button, improving accessibility and safety.
These tools represent a data-driven, effective approach to safety that addresses real risks for
both pedestrians and drivers without compromising traffic flow or relying on outdated
infrastructure changes.
I respectfully ask the City Council to formally defund the ATP and Vision Zero projects in
their current form that relies on seeking community input that is inherently skewed to activist
special interest groups that are motivated to show up whereas regular mainstream residents
have no time or motivation to attend these city meetings. Instead, please direct Cupertino’s
transportation staff to return with a comprehensive plan focused on modern, technology-based
safety improvements as outlined above. The need for forward-looking solutions is urgent—
Cupertino should lead by example and adopt a strategy that delivers real safety outcomes
grounded in modern technology innovation and engineering.
Sincerely,
San Rao (writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident)