City of Mountain View  
Minutes  
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee  
Wednesday, February 22, 2023  
6:30 PM  
Atrium Conference Room, Mountain View City  
Hall  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Kuszmaul called the meeting of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee  
(BPAC) to order at 6:30 p.m.  
2. ROLL CALL  
Staff members present: Transportation Planner Brandon Whyte, Transportation Manager  
Ria Hutabarat Lo, Assistant Public Works Director Damian Skinner, Public Works  
Director Dawn Cameron, Sunnyvale Principal Transportation Engineer Angela Obeso,  
Consultant Tracy McMillan (NN Engineering), Consultant Dave Dickinson (WMH), and  
Corinna Kimball-Brown (NN Engineering).  
5 -  
Present  
Committee Member Lada Adamic, Committee Member Terry Barton, Committee  
Member Valerie Fenwick, Vice Chair John Stone, and Chair James Kuszmaul  
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC  
Four members of the public were present.  
Whyte shared a message from the Police Department relating to a fatal collision involving  
a woman who was walking on El Camino Real on February 9, 2023, and BPAC members  
observed a moment of silence for her.  
John Scarborough noted that most Los Altos High School (LAHS) students live north of  
El Camino Real and cross El Camino Real and the Caltrain tracks at Rengstorff Avenue.  
Most students travel across El Camino Real and then head south at Distel Drive. He  
requested consideration of paseos and improved facilities in conjunction with upcoming  
development at 2100 El Camino Real and the El Camino Real repaving project.  
Adit Chintamaneni from LAHS Green Team expressed concern about the intersection of  
El Camino and Rengstorff, which he noted is heavily used by students riding to school  
but not well designed for cyclists. He shared feedback from a survey of 15 students who  
commented that the southbound bike lane is blocked by right-turning vehicles in the  
vicinity of El Camino. He stated that students expressed concern about close encounters  
with cars and a lack of distinct and city-wide bike facilities with dividers.  
4. MINUTES APPROVAL  
Approve Meeting Minutes  
4.1  
MOTION: Approve the BPAC meeting minutes of January 25, 2023.  
Fenwick/Barton - 5/0/0 - passed.  
5 -  
Yes:  
Committee Member Adamic, Committee Member Barton, Committee Member  
Fenwick, Vice Chair Stone, and Chair Kuszmaul  
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
6. NEW BUSINESS  
Active Transportation Plan Update  
6.1  
McMillan presented an update on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and invited input  
on a draft project vision and guiding principles.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
Adamic supported the suggested vision statement. She requested that crash analysis  
include Stevens Creek Trail, that the plan be concise and readable, that the term bicycles  
include e-scooters, and that analysis be done on the impact of autonomous vehicles on  
pedestrians. Adamic also expressed skepticism about the ATP process since the last  
plan identified Rengstorff as needing Class IV protected bikeways, which have not been  
implemented. Finally, she expressed gratitude for a review of the Fire Code.  
Stone preferred a more pointed vision statement like "reduce single occupant vehicle trips  
and make things safe." He concurred with feedback from the Active Transportation Plan  
Advisory Committee (ATPAC) meeting held at 5 p.m. on February 22, 2023. The ATPAC  
feedback included prioritizing schools, safety, regional connectivity, accessibility, and  
bringing the community engagement to the community.  
Barton noted that Costco removed their bike racks required for development, seemingly  
without consequence. He requested that the plan emphasize measurement, focus on  
shifting peak trips, provide incentive programs, and think big. Barton requested that the  
ATP not just be regionally innovative but nationally. He also asked that elements like bike  
parking requirements be more clear.  
Fenwick appreciated the integration of the bicycle and pedestrian master plans. She  
raised concerns about the impact of scooters on sidewalks and requested data-driven  
standards on sidewalks, addressing pinch points such as utility poles. Fenwick  
appreciated the holistic consideration of codes and reiterated the need to maintain  
required bike parking and that the ATP be a shorter document. Fenwick also stated her  
support for increased data on trails.  
Kuszmaul requested that the plan include a prioritized list with rough funding. He also  
requested a shorter vision statement focused on the Council's Strategic Priorities. He  
also supported the ATPAC comments, including a primary focus on safety, increased  
focus on accessibility, and enabling commerce such as deliveries by modes other than  
cars.  
Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing Project  
6.2  
Obeso and Dickinson provided a presentation on the Bernardo Avenue Undercrossing,  
including project background, design alternatives, feedback from other agencies, and a  
recent community meeting.  
Public comment:  
John Scarborough preferred the eastern option. He requested a design similar to Homer  
Avenue in Palo Alto, with an open layout, separate pedestrian and bicycle space, a  
skylight in the expressway median, and an arched design.  
Committee comment:  
Fenwick, Barton, Stone, and Kuszmaul expressed a preference for the eastern  
alignment.  
Barton and Adamic requested that no chicanes or bollards be used in the project, stating  
they can be hazardous.  
Stone and Kuszmaul requested that the eastern alignment connect to Mary Avenue and  
the Mary Manor mobile home park to the project's east.  
Fenwick and Kuszmaul stated a preference for better lighting, such as skylights in the  
median.  
Fenwick indicated she did not favor intermediate bike ramps and requested an effort to  
smooth the project's corners.  
Barton asked that the design team preserve flexibility for future bicycle and pedestrian  
options. He also requested that an overlay be added to planning documents to ensure  
future connections to this facility.  
Adamic stated she had no preference between the eastern and western alignments. She  
requested that bikes and pedestrians be separated if possible and supported a design  
like Homer Ave in Palo Alto.  
Stone requested narrower travel lanes and wider bike lanes on Evelyn.  
Kuszmaul requested a low-stress way to turn from Central Expressway north to Bernardo  
and that right-turning cars not intersect with bike lanes on Evelyn. Lastly, he stated his  
appreciation for the wide configuration, which should alleviate conflicts.  
MOTION: Recommend the eastern alternative.  
Fenwick/Stone - 4/0/1 - passed - Adamic abstained.  
4 -  
Yes:  
Committee Member Barton, Committee Member Fenwick, Vice Chair Stone, and  
Chair Kuszmaul  
1 - Committee Member Adamic  
Abstain:  
Vision Zero Action Plan/Local Road Safety Plan  
6.3  
McMillan provided a presentation on the Local Road Safety Plan.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
BPAC members were generally supportive of the recommended prioritized corridors and  
intersections.  
Stone, Barton, and Adamic appreciated the identification of Rengstorff Avenue as the  
highest priority. Stone noted that the Rengstorff has a narrower width and may require  
lane reduction and that the undercrossing at Rengstorff should be cohesive and provide  
access to Rengstorff Park. Adamic stated that the current [railroad] crossing is very  
challenging and used by many students. Barton indicated his appreciation for the  
data-driven process and noted that he has witnessed collisions on Rengstroff. Barton  
stated that the corridor has many destinations and is an equity-priority area. Finally,  
Barton indicated concerns about the bike lane dropping off at the Caltrain tracks.  
Stone stated he is pleased with recent improvements on Middlefield and noted the need  
for pedestrian improvements on Old Middlefield Road, near Independence Avenue. Stone  
recommended that a constraints analysis be completed to better analyze what may  
prevent us from achieving the goal of Vision Zero. He requested that if turn radii, lane  
widths, speed limits, and other factors prevent the achievement of the goals, then that  
should be stated.  
Adamic noted the need for data to understand total ridership at given locations. She  
requested that Dana Street be prioritized, stating it lacks appropriate bicycle and  
pedestrian facilities and connects the Sylvan Park neighborhood to several schools. She  
suggested a traffic signal at Independence and Middlefield. Adamic requested that staff  
consider what alternative routes are available for corridors. She stated her appreciation for  
the leading pedestrian intervals throughout the City. Finally, she emphasized that the  
plan should aim to increase the number of pedestrians and bicyclists.  
Fenwick requested that the City utilize right-on-red restrictions where there is a lot of  
pedestrian traffic. She also asked that the City avoid pinch points on the sidewalk so as  
not to force wheelchair users onto the street.  
Barton supported providing education on how to move through difficult intersections.  
Kuszmaul indicated that the list is coherent. He supported the use of absolute numbers  
for fatal and severe collisions, noting that Council has adopted a policy to eliminate fatal  
crashes by 2030. He concluded by stating that the City is unlikely to complete these  
projects at the current pace of execution.  
BPAC Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan  
6.4  
Whyte provided and update on the work plan and tentative agenda list.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
None.  
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory  
Committee (BPAC) Update  
6.5  
Adamic provided an update on the VTA BPAC including a bus stop balancing and bus  
stop improvements project by VTA. She also noted that VTA has good bike parking  
design standards outlined in the Bicycle Technical Guidelines.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
None.  
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE  
REPORTS  
7.1. Staff Comments  
Lo and Whyte provided information on Safe Routes to School, walk audits, and Smart  
Cycling training.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
Fenwick stated her disappointment that people are requesting bike lanes on streets with  
RVs for reasons other than improved active transportation access and safety.  
7.2. Committee Comments  
Adamic commented on a visit to Pasadena, stating Pasadena has a nicer city hall and  
tree canopy than Mountain View but is less accessible by bicycle.  
8. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING:  
9. CALENDAR  
10. ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.  
Submitted for approval by Brandon Whyte.  
Approved on March 29, 2023.