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BPC 09-17-2025 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference. Wednesday, September 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 and www.Cupertino.org/webcast. 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 Page 1 1 BPC 09-17-2025 1 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda September 17, 2025 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 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_q4gufsYGRoS9P0nR4F3AoQ 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. Page 2 2 BPC 09-17-2025 2 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda September 17, 2025 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: 832 7628 3653 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: 832 7628 3653 SIP: 83276283653@zoomcrc.com ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the August 20, 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 2.Subject: Stevens Creek Blvd Separated Bike Lane Phase 2B - Floating Bus Stop Island (Dullu) Recommended Action: Discuss and Make Recommendation Regarding the Installation of Floating Bus Stop Island on Stevens Creek Blvd in Front of Target for Phase 2B of the Stevens Creek Blvd Separated Bike Lane Project STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3.Subject: Staff Update and Commissioner Activity Report (All) Page 3 3 BPC 09-17-2025 3 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Agenda September 17, 2025 Recommended Action: 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 09-17-2025 4 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Approve the August 20, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/10/2025Page 1 of 1 5 BPC 09-17-2025 5 of 11 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION Thursday, August 20, 2025 At 7:01 p.m. Chair Ilango Ganga called the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting to order at the Quinlin Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road. 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: July 16, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes Recommended Action: Approve the July 16, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes MOTION: Eschelbeck moved and Madhdhipatla seconded to approve the July 16, 2025 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Ganga, Eschelbeck, Madhdhipatla, Wolf. Noes: None. Abstain: Marcy. Absent: None. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None OLD BUSINESS 2.Subject: Fall Bike Fest Coordination (Werner) Recommended Action: Discuss and Coordinate Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Involvement in 2025 Fall Bike Fest Safe Routes to School Coordinator Birgit Werner 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. 6 BPC 09-17-2025 6 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes August 20, 2025 3.Subject: Cupertino Active Transportation Plan, Phase 2 Kickoff (Schroeder) Recommended Action: Receive a Presentation from Alta Planning + Design Summarizing Phase 1 Work and Introducing Phase 2 with a Focused Discussion to Provide Feedback on the Draft Project Prioritization Criteria Chair Ganga introduced Christopher Kidd from Alta Planning + Design who gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions which the presenter responded to. Chair Ganga opened the public comment period and the following people spoke: •Pam Hershey •Jennifer Shearin •Stuart Chessen •Evan Lojewski •Ishan Khosla Chair Ganga closed the public comment period. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which the presenter responded to. Commissioners provided the following feedback and recommendations: •Emphasis was placed on considering road maintenance before approving new projects, along with the importance of balancing both positive and negative public feedback. •There was strong support for prioritizing safety, particularly for cyclists, pedestrians, seniors, and disabled individuals, with extra points suggested for projects near schools and along high-injury corridors. •Calls were made to ensure decisions are based on data rather than emotions, and to avoid penalizing projects that involve parking or lane removal, as those decisions should be left to City Council. •The evolving nature of the city was acknowledged, with a push to ensure plans address both current and future needs, particularly in growing residential areas. •Concerns were raised about including public dislikes and emotional comments in the evaluation process, and it was suggested they be treated cautiously. •A comprehensive, citywide vision for active transportation was encouraged, rather than treating projects in isolation. •Recommendations included identifying a few key focus areas—like school access or pedestrian safety—for the next 5–10 years, supported by clear implementation 7 BPC 09-17-2025 7 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes August 20, 2025 packages and measurable outcomes. •Speed reduction on streets beyond main corridors was advocated, with support for non-barrier bike lanes and solutions that slow vehicles without removing car lanes. •Staff were asked to return with a list of top projects and a structured plan highlighting three or four main priorities to guide the commission’s work moving forward. 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 Commissioner Marcy shared that many community members express interest in riding bicycles on expressways, a comment frequently received from the public Transportation Manager Stillman shared a video about Summer CERT Academy. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – •Cupertino Active Transportation Plan (& November) •Discuss how the city can gather Use Data for recent infrastructure projects (may be in September) •Vision Zero next steps (October) 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 (October maybe) •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 - Stevens Creek Boulevard, Phases 2B (Bus stop review in September) •Staff update on CIP Project updates (6 mo.) 8 BPC 09-17-2025 8 of 11 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Minutes August 20, 2025 •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.) •Inventory of Traffic Lights (triggering traffic light from a detector) – Staff update •Pedestrian safety on Torre Avenue (Muni) (Sep/Oct) •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) ADJOURNMENT At 9:17 p.m. Chair Ganga adjourned the Regular Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 9 BPC 09-17-2025 9 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Stevens Creek Blvd Separated Bike Lane Phase 2B - Floating Bus Stop Island (Dullu) Discuss and Make Recommendation Regarding the Installation of Floating Bus Stop Island on Stevens Creek Blvd in Front of Target for Phase 2B of the Stevens Creek Blvd Separated Bike Lane Project CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/11/2025Page 1 of 1 10 BPC 09-17-2025 10 of 11 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 9/10/2025Page 1 of 1 11 BPC 09-17-2025 11 of 11