Goals for 2011

• Provide BPAC support for Pedestrian Master Plan request for proposal for development of plan, plan development and completion.
• Ensure Bicycle Transportation Plan is approved by City Council and that City implements and adopts documented strategies and policies as appropriate.

Accomplishments of 2011

1. Review of Bicycle Transportation Plan drafts:
   • February 2011 draft (2/16/2011)
   • April 2011 draft (4/20/2011)
   • May 2011 draft (5/18/2011)
   • June 2011 draft (7/20/2011)
2. Berkeley ITS Pedestrian Safety Assessment for Egan Junior High School (6/15/2011; 7/20/2011)
3. League of American Bicyclists designation of Los Altos as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze Level — discussed recommendations, possible follow up action. (7/20/2011; 8/17/2011; 9/21/2011; continued to a future date)
4. Hosted a Bike to Work Day Energizer Station. (5/12/2011)
   • 350 bicyclists passed through the Foothill Expressway at Burke Road intersection between 6:30 – 8:30 AM.
5. Reviewed the January 2011 draft of the Collector Traffic Calming Master Plan during a joint session with the Traffic Commission. (3/02/2011)
6. Hosted a BPAC table at the GreenTown Los Altos Bike Safety Expo. (3/29/2011)
7. Reviewed Homestead Road Safety Improvement Project. (4/20/2011)
8. Reviewed potential project submissions for a Federal Safe Routes to School application submission due July 15. (4/20/2011)
9. Approved a five year list of BPAC accomplishments to be posted on the BPAC website. (5/18/2011)
10. Input to Pedestrian Master Plan Request for Proposal (RFP) scope of work (6/15/2011)
11. Drafted memo to Mountain View City Council in support of recommendations from MV BPAC with respect to pedestrian and bicycle traffic around proposed San Antonio Center Project. (6/15/2011; letter signed by Mayor 9/14/2011)
12. Discussed prioritization of projects in BTP. Never arrived at consensus on rubric for prioritization. (6/15/2011; 7/20/2011; 8/17/2011; 9/21/2011)
13. Reviewed and commented on proposal for parklets in Los Altos by BrookeRay Smith, Planning Analyst for Passerelle Investment Company. (9/21/2011)
14. Wes Brinsfield elected to VTA BPAC as Los Altos representative, replacing Carl Hagenmaier.
15. Recommendation on Class I pathway signage. Approved by TC, forwarded to Council.

Goals for 2010

• Provide support to ensure the Capital Improvement Project Bicycle Transportation Plan update leads to a successful conclusion.
• Work to ensure the Capital Improvement Project Pedestrian Master Plan is started during fiscal year 2010/2011.
• Work with city staff on the preparation of a League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Application for a February 2011 submission.

Accomplishments of 2010

1. Achieved BPAC's three goals for 2010:
   • Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Bicycle Transportation Plan Update on track. Submittal for Council approval expected February 2011.
   • League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community Application submitted January 2011.
   • CIP Pedestrian Master Plan budget expected to be funded at $75,000 and ready for project kickoff.
2. Prioritized list of ADA projects updated. Initiated a list of non-ADA compliant ramps at various city intersections, pathway connectors.
3. Reviewed BPAC website for adherence to current city IT standards.
4. UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies recommendation for an assessment of pedestrian / bicycle conditions at Egan Junior High School. Request accepted in October 2010.
5. Community Outreach:
   • Bike to Work Day, May 13. Staffed two energizer stations, serving 385 cyclists during 2.5 hours.
6. Capital Improvement Project involvement with ped/bike implications:
   • Loyola Corners Streetscape: Comments provided to staff
   • Class II and III bicycle signage
   • Pedestrian push buttons at intersections, audible pedestrian signals
   • El Monte Avenue bicycle lane

Accomplishments of 2009

1. Identified locations for Class II and III bicycle signage.
2. Identified and prioritized intersections for pedestrian improvements
3. Reviewed proposed rubric for prioritizing pedestrian projects.
4. Created a vision statement for Bicycle Transportation Plan update.  Held public hearing to solicit feedback.
5. Community Outreach:
   
   
   • Bike to Work Day, May 14. Staffed two energizer stations.  463 cyclists passed through the 2 stations in 2.5 hours
   • Participated in Covington School Bike Rodeo, August 25.
   • Community Picnic, September 13.  A number of residents stopped by BPAC booth.  Answered questions and handed out materials.
     
     
6. Capital Improvement Project – preliminary design review / feedback to staff:

• Los Altos Avenue bicycle route design
• 2008 Safe Routes to School various projects design.
• Loyola Corners Streetscape design
• First Street Streetscape design
• Roadway striping as part of slurry seal project: Recommended that Class II bike lanes on Grant Road be extended from the intersection of Grant/Grant (across from St. Simon’s School) to Newcastle as part of the upcoming slurry seal contract.  Recommended that edge of roadway lines be installed at north end of Campbell Avenue.

Accomplishments of 2008

1. Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study completed and approved by City Council.
2. Updated ADA project priority list
3. Feedback on projects with bicycle/pedestrian elements: a. First Street concept, b. Loyola Corners circulation plan
4. Community outreach: a. Bike to Work Day May 15, 2008 - 417 cyclists, b. Community Picnic Sep 7, 2008
5. Reassess and reinitiate bike safety programs at local public schools - in discussion

Accomplishments of 2007

1. Stevens Creek Trail: Ongoing guidance to Feasibility Study Task Force.
2. Prioritized ADA, pedestrian and bicycle projects for Service & Financial Plan input.
3. Provided input on city projects: a. Garden House elevator, b. New bicycle rack placements, c. ADA improvements at Springer Rd and Fremont Ave (Rancho Center entrance), d. Preliminary plans for 45 Main Street (former Shell gas station location), e. Preliminary plans for 100 First Street (current Post Office).
4. Citywide survey of bicycle loop sensors at signalized intersections to facilitate staff review of CIP cost projections.
5. Responded to request for assistance: a. Improvements to existing crosswalk at Fremont and Dolores, b. Second crosswalk on Covington Rd. at Golden Way.
6. Community outreach: a. Bike to Work Day, 358 cyclists, b. Hosted an information table at Community Picnic, c. Hosted an information table at Marymeade Park grand re-opening.
7. Maintained BPAC web site, including information on: a. Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study progress updates, b. Suggested Routes to School maps, school bicycle safety information, c. ADA project priorities, d. Minutes of BPAC meetings