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PSC 01-09-2025 Oral CommunicationsPSC 01-09-2025 Oral Communications Written Communications From: John Stauffer <stauffer.jl@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:23 PM To: Cupertino City Manager's Office <CityManager@cupertino.org>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.org>; Pamela Wu <pamelaw@cupertino.org>; City of Cupertino Public Safety Commission <publicsafetycommission@cupertino.org> Cc: Sterling Square BoD <sterlingsquare95014@gmail.com>; stephen hsieh <stephen_hsieh@hotmail.com>; Tawanna Harris <tawannah@acepm.net> Subject: Re: Urgent Request for Safety Improvements at Torre Avenue Crosswalk CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To: City of Cupertino Management I have resided at 10281 Torre Avenue, Unit 818, for almost 17 years. I totally agree with the comments of my neighbor, Stephen Hseih, regarding the pedestrian safety issues at the two Torre Avenue crosswalks. In addition to his two recommendations, I would like the City of Cupertino to take these steps: •Install speed bumps on the north and south sides of these crosswalks •Remove all plants and shrubs that currently obscure the vision of motorists in seeing pedestrians waiting to cross Torre Avenue at the two crosswalks. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety issue. John L. Stauffer From: stephen hsieh <stephen_hsieh@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 6, 2025 8:44 PM To: CityManager@cupertino.org; citycouncil@cupertino.org; pamelaw@cupertino.org; publicsafetycom mission@cupertino.org Cc: stephen hsieh <stephen_hsieh@hotmail.com> Subject: Urgent Request for Safety Improvements at Torre Avenue Crosswalk Dear City of Cupertino Management, There are numerous crossing indicator lights installed throughout Cupertino, including on quiet, desolate streets where pedestrian traffic is minimal. However, the heavily trafficked crosswalk on Torre Avenue—where pedestrian safety is a serious concern—remains without the essential flashing lights. This blatant neglect not only endangers pedestrians but also puts drivers at risk, creating a dangerous situation that the city continues to ignore despite repeated requests for action. Take a look at this video from 1/6/25, where a person dressed entirely in dark clothing suddenly attempts to cross the crosswalk and is nearly hit by a car. If flashing lights had been installed, this would never have happened. It is a clear example of how the lack of flashing signals leads to preventable danger. Please note that the camera has a very low-light sensor, so the actual conditions were much darker than they appear in the footage. https://youtu.be/p_SIAtYprpo The residents of the Torre Avenue neighborhood demand that the city take immediate action and implement the following changes to the crosswalk: 1. Install pedestrian crossing indicators with flashing lights to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers, as this is a high-traffic area that requires urgent attention. 2. Add physical barriers to prevent illegal U-turns and cars stopping on the crosswalk, which obstruct pedestrian movement and create unnecessary hazards. These measures are not optional; they are essential to protecting the safety of everyone in the community. The city must act now to address this critical issue. Regards, Steve <image002.png>