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Heated debate in Sunnyvale over Hollenbeck bike-lane options as staff rolls out ATP map
Summary
Residents and cyclists clashed over three Hollenbeck Avenue options while the city unveiled a beta Active Transportation Plan map; supporters urged buffered bike lanes (Option 1) for safety, opponents warned of lost parking, school drop-off congestion and impacts on elderly residents.
An extended public debate over Hollenbeck Avenue bike-lane options dominated oral comments at Sunnyvale City Hall on Tuesday, as public works staff used a study session to demo a beta Active Transportation Plan (ATP) map that tracks built bikeways and proposed projects.
Residents opposed to removing on-street parking said the Hollenbeck study didn't adequately capture school drop-off congestion, event parking near Challenger Park, or the narrowness of sections near triplexes and care facilities. "The proposed removal of the…
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