Update on the Temporary
Eastbound Tasman Lane
Closure and Consideration
to Extend the Closure
Duration
Dennis Ng
City Council, February 7, 2023
2City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 • Four-lane
commercial/industrial
collector
• Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority
(VTA) Orange Light Rail Line
(late 1990’s)
• Approx. 1,600 ft. sidewalk
gap
• No existing bicycle facility
Existing Conditions
Eastbound Tasman Drive (Jan 2020)
Westbound Tasman Drive (June 2019)
3City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 Project Limits
Tasman Drive between Fair Oaks Ave. to Vienna Dr.
4City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 • Temporary eastbound
Tasman Drive lane closure
for temporary pathway
(June 30, 2020)
For pedestrians and
bicyclists
• Extended for 12 months
with peak hour trigger of
720 vehicles per hour to
restore the eastbound lane
(August 31, 2021)
City Council Approved Temporary Lane Closure
5City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 Eastbound Tasman Drive Average Daily Traffic
6City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 Eastbound Tasman Drive Peak Hour Traffic
7City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 • Make it permanent
Slower traffic
Connection to shopping
center
Bicyclist and pedestrian
safety
• Remove temporary lane
closure
Increasing traffic volume
Emergency vehicle
response
Public Feedback
605-695 Tasman Drive Shopping Center
8City of Sunnyvale – Topic/Abbreviated Title – Month Year • Queuing, delays, congestions and safety issues?
No detrimental impacts
• Emergency response or access?
No concerns
May change due to traffic volume increase
Staff Observations
9City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 • CIP 835260
Monthly maintenance fee
~ $1,300 per month
Remaining funds lasts
until June 2023
If City Council desires to
extend the duration
beyond June 2023
• Budget modification of
$1,300 per month
Temporary Lane Closure Maintenance Budget
10City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 • Study Issue DPW 21-03
Currently under consultant selection
Study if permanent pedestrian and bicycle facilities can be installed
Anticipated completion date December 2024
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Installation on
Tasman Dr. from Fair Oaks Ave. to Lawrence Expy.
11City of Sunnyvale – Update on the Temporary Eastbound Tasman Lane Closure – February 2023 Staff Recommendation
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 1: Extend the duration of the existing
temporary eastbound Tasman Avenue lane closure until
June 30, 2023 subject to previously identified traffic
volume, congestion and safety triggers.