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Sunnyvale residents split over Hollenbeck bike‑lane options as council hears hours of public comment
Summary
Dozens of residents urged opposing views during oral communications on Hollenbeck Avenue: many pushed for buffered bike lanes (Option 1) as the safest choice for children and future protected facilities; others warned removing curbside parking would harm seniors, workers and driveway access.
Dozens of Sunnyvale residents filled the council meeting speakers list to urge the council on which Hollenbeck Avenue bike‑lane option to adopt.
Several speakers, including Charlene L, framed the issue as a child‑safety decision. "If this roads had buffered non dual zone bike lanes like Hollenbeck Option 1, my children could have biked independently at a much earlier age," Charlene L said, urging officials to "choose community and freedom over parking." Other proponents (including remote speaker 'RE') said Option 1 provides a necessary buffer that would enable later upgrades to protected bike…
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