Tasman Drive Pedestrian-
Bicycle Improvements Study
City Council Study Session
June 4, 2024
2City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Agenda
1. Purpose
2. Project Overview
3. Alternatives
4. Public Outreach
5. Next Steps & Discussion Items
3City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Purpose
4City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Share project alternatives and community feedback received to date • Identify any refinements needed for the alternatives
• Receive information needed to help Council select an alternative Goal for the City Council Study Session
5City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Project Overview
6City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Project Limits:
Tasman Dr.between Fair
Oaks Ave. & Lawrence Expy.
Existing Conditions:
• Lack bike lanes
• Discontinuous sidewalks
• Difficult for pedestrian and
bicycles to travel
Project Overview
7City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Temporary Lane Closure:
• Since August 2020 (during COVID-19 pandemic)
• Close one EB travel lane using flexible barriers
• Allow bikes and pedestrians to travel separated
from traffic
Study Issue DPW 21-03
• Study if permanent pedestrian and bicycle
facilities can be installed
Project Goal:
To provide continuous and comfortable facility for
pedestrians and bicyclists on Tasman Dr.
Project Overview (Cont’d)
8City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Project Timeline
Perform
Safety &
Traffic
Analysis
Background Review
& Data Collection
Develop
Preliminary
Design
Alternatives
Refine
Design
Alternatives
Sep 2023 Oct 2023 – Nov 2023 Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 Final Report
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Community
Outreach Round 2
Present Refined
Concept Alternatives
BPAC + City Council
Meetings
Selection of Preferred
Alternative
Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 Jul/Aug 2024
Community
Outreach Round 1
Introduction of
Proposed Alternatives
City Council Study
Session
Project Updates and
Gather Feedback
Jun 2024
9City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Historical Daily Traffic Volumes
Traffic Considerations
• Traffic analysis
Counts collected in Sept. 2023
Removal of travel lane in both
directions will not significantly
impact traffic
• Some additional traffic queues
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Eastbound Westbound
Tasman Dr. between Fair Oaks Ave. &
Vienna Dr.
May 2017 September 2023
-34.3%
-25.9%
10City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Eastbound Tasman Drive Peak Hour Traffic
Between Fair Oaks Avenue and Vienna Drive
221 205 220
292
306
274
284
239
280
286 282
292
271
297
266 282
294328 333 322
372
382
500
367
381
421 421
452 482
533 558
491
569
516
720
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Peak Hour Traffic
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Threshold Linear (AM Peak Hour) Linear (PM Peak Hour) 11City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Existing Geometric Conditions
VTA Light Rail in Median Trees and Sound Walls on Both Sides Example Cross-section Between Fair Oaks Ave. and Vienna Dr. 12City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternatives
13City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities on both sides of Tasman Dr. • Maintain all existing access to mobile home parks
• Stay within the public right-of-way
Avoid impacting walls
Limit tree impacts
• No modifications to VTA Light Rail
• Maintain Emergency Vehicle Access
• Accommodate relocation of Mobile Homes
Alternative Considerations
14City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 1:
Multi-Use Path
Alternative 2:
Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk
Alternatives Overview
Example Cross-section Between Fair Oaks Ave. and Vienna Dr.
Multi-Use Path
Sidewalk
Buffered Bike
Lane Buffered Bike
Lane
Multi-Use Path
15City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 1: Multi-Use Path
Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Typical midblock cross-section width
• Wide surface (12’ min) for pedestrians and bicycles
to share
• Shared use path at sidewalk level, separated from
autos by curb and in limited locations by landscaping
• Two-way travel on both sides of the street
• Tree impacts: Up to 4
Multi-Use Path
16City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 1: Multi-Use Path
Tree Impact Location
17City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 2: Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk
Sunnyvale Ave. north of California Ave.
Typical midblock cross-section width
• Separates bicycles and autos
• Bike lane with painted buffer
• Potential for vertical separation in the future
• Pedestrians are separated from both auto traffic
and bike lane by raised curb
• Tree impacts: Up to 4 trees
Buffered Bike
Lane
Sidewalk
Buffered Bike
Lane
Sidewalk
18City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 2: Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk
Tree Impact Location
19City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Alternative 1: Multi-Use Path Alternative 2: Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk
Alternatives Comparison
• A wider facility shared by pedestrians
and bicycles
Vertically separated from autos
• Two-way travel on both sides of
street
Less intersection crossings
• Bicycle crossings at Fair Oaks Ave.
may not be as intuitive
• Higher construction cost
• Commonly used design that users may
be more familiar with
• One-way travel for bicyclists
Travel to the next signalized intersection
where they can turn around
• Future opportunity to be upgraded to a
separated facility
20City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Pedestrian Benefits Bicycle Benefits
Benefits of Both Alternatives
• Provides continuous walking
facilities along both sides of
Tasman Dr.
• Provides new landscaping
where feasible to further
separate from autos
• Results in safer crossings,
including at light rail stations
• Improves safety and comfort for
bicyclists by providing a
designated facility
• Expands citywide and regional
bicycle network
21City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Public Outreach
22City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Public Engagement Goals
• Build awareness and understanding of project
• Educate about project benefits and trade-offs
• Gather feedback on proposed alternatives
• Reach a broad cross-section of the community
Casa de Amigos Plaza del Rey El Dorado
23City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Survey and meetings were advertised
through various channels:
4,091 postcards mailed to residents and
businesses within 1,000 feet of Tasman
Dr.
Flyers via email and leave-behind at
mobile home parks
City’s Website
City’s Social Media Channels: Nextdoor,
Facebook
Public Engagement Notifications
24City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Online survey
Open between 02/15/2024 – 03/22/2024
Consisted of 11 questions in English and Spanish
Received 371 total responses
Public Engagement Activities
One hybrid in-person/virtual community meeting
February 29, 2024
Hybrid, bilingual with virtual presentation, physical presentation boards 10 attendees
Three mobile home parks meetings
Plaza del Rey Mobile Home Park – March 6, 2024
El Dorado Mobile Home Park – March 7, 2024
Casa de Amigos Mobile Home Park – March 13, 2024
30 attendees
Survey received 371 responses
Received a total of 214 written comments
25City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Approximately 70% (265) of respondents are residents living along or near the project corridor
Public Engagement Survey Key Findings
Which are the top three corridor needs?
1. Complete missing sidewalks
***Top Priority for 50% of respondents***
2. Safer crossings at intersections
3. Create new bike lanes
Which proposed alternative was preferred,
approximately 88% of respondents like one or
both alternatives:
8%
12%
35%
45%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Both Alt. 1 and Alt. 2 equally
Prefer the current condition
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
70% of respondents said they would walk, bike, or take
transit more often with one or both alternatives
26City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Prefer maintaining two auto lanes for each direction (13% of comments) Concerns about auto congestion
Low existing usage by pedestrians and bicycles
• Vehicle Circulation Concerns (9% of comments)
Impact on emergency vehicle access
Accommodate mobile home relocation
• Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (8% of comments)
Right-turn on red restrictions
Mid-block crossing
Public Engagement Feedback
27City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Alternative 1: Multi-Use Path
Delineate pedestrian and bicycle space (26% of comments) Remove trees to allow for better walking and biking facilities (6% of comments on Alt. 1)
• Alternative 2: Buffered Bike Lane and Sidewalk
Improve buffered bike lane (48% of comments on Alt. 2) • Add more protection from auto traffic
• Raise bike lane to sidewalk level
Public Engagement Feedback
28City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 Next Steps & Discussion Items
29City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 July – December 2024
• Community Outreach Round 2 - Present refined concept alternatives and cost estimates
• BPAC Meeting #2 - Recommend to City Council on alternative selection
• City Council Meeting - Select an alternative
Next Steps
30City of Sunnyvale – Tasman Drive Pedestrian-Bicycle Improvements Study – June 2024 • Share project alternatives and community feedback received to date • Identify any refinements needed for the alternatives
• Receive information needed to help Council select an alternative Goal for the City Council Study Session
Thank You!