Kuszmaul requested that staff identify ways to collect sufficient data to understand the effects on delivery
volumes, safety concerns in the bike lanes, time stopped in various spaces, and complaints. He indicated
that safety issues caused by blocking bike lanes would outweigh the benefits of eliminating a vehicle trip. He
asked for more information on routes where these issues might occur. He also wondered if PDDs would be
allowed to cross train tracks and requested that the PDD size be reasonable within the bike lane. Lastly, he
noted that a sidewalk speed of 10 mph may be too high in areas with many pedestrians.
Stone shared concerns about enforcement and safety. He supported shifting some deliveries out of motor
vehicles but requested vigilance in addressing issues as they arise. He also requested objective program
metrics, including automatic reporting of lane conditions and reasons for exiting a bicycle lane.
Barton requested a pilot program with measurable metrics, including delays in bicycle lanes and time-sliced
delivery data. He indicated that single-occupant vehicle trips for deliveries are environmentally costly and in
other ways. He requested clear specifications on the maximum height, weight, and speed of PDDs in bike
lanes. He asked that PDDs be considered automobiles and required to follow the same regulations as other
vehicles.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC) Update
6.2
(01:41:01)
Adamic provided updates on the VTA BPAC.
Public comment: (01:44:50)
April Webster supported the VTA’s proposal for interchanges especially since those were omitted from DIB
94.
Committee comment: (01:48:10)
Kuszmaul noted that there is crowd sourced data on flooded trails.
BPAC Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan
(01:48:49)
6.3
Whyte provided information on the BPAC Work Plan and Tentative Agenda List.
No public comments.
Committee comments: (01:51:01)
Adamic noted that there were significant changes with Castro Undercrossing and Moffett Precise Plan that
are not reflected in the Work Plan.
7.
COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Staff Comments
(01:52:31)
Whyte provided updates on the charity and holiday bike rides. He also noted that the Capital Project team
has performed a PCI survey of trails, and the Council Transportation Committee has considered decorative
treatments on Castro Pedestrian Mall. He highlighted upcoming events for the Active Transportation Plan, the
selection of a consultant for Vision Zero outreach, and the issuance of a request for proposals for planning
Miramonte Phase 2. He also provided updates on AskMV. Lo also noted that staff applied for a Caltrans
grant for Rengstorff Avenue planning.