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Heated public debate in Sunnyvale over Hollenbeck bike-lane options; residents split on parking and safety
Summary
Residents and advocates packed public comment to argue for and against proposed Hollenbeck bike-lane options; supporters favor buffered lanes for safety and traffic calming, opponents cite loss of on-street parking, school traffic and accessibility concerns. Council heard calls for crosswalks, traffic calming and phased pilot projects.
The Hollenbeck Avenue bike-lane study drew one of the largest public comment turnouts at Tuesdays Council meeting, with neighbors, cyclists, school and sports groups laying out starkly different visions for the corridor.
Proponents urged the council to adopt Option 1 (buffered bike lanes) as the only design that would meet an "all ages and abilities" safety standard. "Option 1 is the only option that will provide safe biking for children," said an advocate during oral communications,…
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