CC 06-02-2020 Item No. 21 Complete Streets Commission_Staff PresentationCupertino Complete Streets CommissionJune 2, 2020CC 06-02-2020 Item No. 21
Staff Recommendation●Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 20-XXX; ”an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 2.92 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to establish the Complete Streets Commission.”
Background•Bicycle Pedestrian Commission established in 2002•5-member commission tasked with:•Update the Bike and Ped plans;•To receive public input pertaining to bike and ped transportation issues; •To make recommendations regarding the implementation of bike and ped transportation improvements and allocation of funds for bike and ped projects;
Background•Efficient to have one transportation commission that considers all modes of travel•Growing need to consider transit needs•Additional responsibilities proposed:•Traffic calming and enforcement•Work more closely with TICC, Public Safety and Sustainability Commissions•Expand to seven members
Staff Proposal•Create “Complete Streets Commission”•Similar to models used in Menlo Park, Los Altos and Los Gatos•Will still function as a bicycle and pedestrian advisory body in order to remain eligible for grant funding, but with expanded responsibilities
•7-member commission tasked with:•To help create multi-modal transportation solutions and policies that enable safe, attractive, comfortable, and independent access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists of all ages and abilities, and meet the regional requirements for functions and role of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee;•To advise the City Council on projects and priorities for transportation-related capital improvements;•To advise the City Council on City policies related to traffic congestion and traffic calming;•To provide for community engagement and serve as a conduit for community inputStaff Proposal
Recommended Action●Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 20-XXX; ”an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 2.92 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to establish the Complete Streets Commission.”
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