City of Sunnyvale
Excerpt Meeting Minutes - Final
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
6:30 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamThursday, February 16, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on February 7, 2023.
Chair Mehlman called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Chair Leia Mehlman
Commissioner Alex Bonne
Commissioner Dan Hafeman
Commissioner Timothy Oey
Present 4 -
Vice Chair Bryce Beagle
Commissioner Arwen Davé
Absent 2 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
4 23-0336 Discussion on Projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Application
Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer, discussed the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Application. Ms. Tsang stated TDA funding comes from sales tax revenue designated for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The amount is unknown at this point and staff should know what the amount is in March.
Ms. Tsang stated they will need to let VTA know by April if they intend to bank the funding or use the funding for a specific project. FY 20/21 budget was used to implement improvements at Fremont Avenue, Manet Avenue and Bobwhite Avenue which is currently under construction. FY 21/22 funding is being used to implement bike and pedestrian pathway spot improvements at three of the bike and pedestrian pathways and also conduct a couple of studies. Last year the funding of $210,000 was banked for future use. Looking at roughly $130,000 to implement wider gate at Crawford Drive location leading to Las Palmas Park.
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Chair Mehlman commented and asked about the following:
- Would like to see a picture of intersection to remind the BPAC on what is going on - There wasn't sufficient cyclists and pedestrians counts at this intersection (Helena/Kennewick) for changing direction of the STOP sign? What if it was made into a 4-way stop?
- Deficiency in the design on the pathway that crosses over Mathilda Avenue to NASA Bayshore Frontage Road. Signal flashes before you can finish crossing all the way.
Ms. Tsang and Mr. Ng addressed the questions.
Commissioner Oey commented and asked about the following:
- Can staff install a video sensor at Mathilda/Bayshore Frontage Road? - A million dollar upgrade at the Kennewick/Helena intersection seems excessive since it is not that dangerous
- Approves of the Crawford Drive improvement
- Can TDA funds be used for fixing the 352 bike route to straighten it out so that it goes up and down Hollenbeck Avenue only? Also the bike route on Borregas Avenue and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road and Sunnyvale Avenue needs to be straightened out
- Was there a longer list of other projects?
- The passageway at Cheyenne Drive is awkward for cyclists because it curves.
Can a curb cut be added?
Mr. Ng and Ms. Tsang addressed the questions.
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Reducing the pork chop islands on El Camino Real at Murphy Avenue and at Frances Street on the north side would qualify for TDA funding Commissioner Bonne commented on the following:
- Two intrusions into the bike lane on the north side of El Camino that force bicyclists south into the car lane
Chair Mehlman commented on the following:
- Morse Avenue to Weddell Avenue needs to be repaved ASAP but on Slurry Seal list for 2025
Commissioner Bonne commented on the following:
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- Find a way to both increase enforcement and lower the existing speed limits on Hollenbeck Avenue
- Impose traffic calming measures along Pastoria Avenue - Lower the speed limit on Hollenbeck Avenue from 30 to 25 mph Commissioner Davé commented on the following:
- Pork Chop island on Mathilda Avenue and Maude Avenue on the northwest corner should be shaved back
Commissioner Oey commented on the following:
- Getting onto the bridge off of Borregas/Weddell needs a curb cut and stop sign for bicyclists entering the intersection
Chair Mehlman commented on the following:
- No bicycle facilities at Wiser Park
Commissioner Oey commented on the following:
- Orange and Pear parking garages have big bike link lockers in a bad spot. They need to be moved where cyclists can find them and turn them on Commissioner Bonne suggested have the bicycle parking at the new City Hall should be doubled and covered
Public Comment opened at 9:46 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 9:46 p.m.
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