Bollinger Road Corridor Safety Study

As part of the study, the project team conducted an analysis of existing conditions and summarized past collisions along the corridor. Following this, an online outreach portal was launched to gather public input on specific improvement needs along the corridor. The portal allowed users to share their feedback through a general survey and a 'social pinpoint' map, where they could provide location-specific input using an online mapping tool. The City of Cupertino and the City of San Jose promoted this outreach portal via their social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor, as well as through local groups such as Walk Bike Cupertino, the Bicycle-Pedestrian Commission, and Safe Routes to School. The portal was open for public input for three weeks.

May 19, 2021

A virtual neighborhood meeting was held to discuss possible improvement concepts. The meeting included a presentation introducing the study, explaining the existing conditions, summarizing the first round of outreach, and then explaining both proposed concepts along with their key attributes and differences. The meeting also included an interactive discussion session where attendees were able to provide written or verbal questions.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoKj-VuyGUg

The responses and suggestions provided in the first round of outreach were used to guide concept development. Based upon results from the existing conditions analysis and the public survey, specific improvements were identified that would address the challenges the corridor presents. Two alternatives were created to reflect different priorities and strategies for improving the corridor:

• Alternative A includes a road diet where the road would be reduced to one travel lane in each direction, including the provision of a center two-way left turn lane.

• Alternative B maintains the existing lane configuration while providing spot improvements, primarily at intersections. 

See the link below for the final report.

• Bollinger Road Corridor Study(PDF, 4MB)

The improvements proposed in this study are intended to be used as a guide to help identify grant opportunities as well as identify future capital improvement projects. Once funding is identified and capital projects are initiated, further design and analysis work will be required. This includes a topographic and utilities survey of Bollinger Road, preliminary engineering and final design, and traffic analysis.

The traffic analysis would determine the potential for the road diet (Alternative A) to increase congestion or divert traffic onto residential streets, and any corresponding mitigation measures to limit that impact. Community outreach efforts should continue in future project phases to ensure community awareness and support of the project.