In 2016, Cupertino Safe Routes to School collaborated with each public school in Cupertino to develop a list of infrastructure improvements that would enhance safety for walking and biking, as well as streamline drop-off and pick-up processes. City staff worked with each school in 2019 to update the list and categorize items into three tiers:
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Tier 1 items include improvements such as installing flexible post bollards, crosswalks, signs, yield lines (shark teeth), "Keep Clear" markings, and vegetation trimming.
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Tier 2 items can be done in-house, but require more coordination or are more expensive than Tier 1 items, such as installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons.
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Tier 3 items require traffic studies, design drawings, concrete work, and/or an outside contractor to construct them, such as the installation of sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, speed bumps, stop sign warrant studies, crossing guard warrant studies, and multi-use paths.
A master list of all Walk Audit recommendations and their status is included below.