12 Attachment 7 - Public Comment Received from 1101 Nov 30 to 1100 Dec 1From: Dean strausl
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:59 AM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: john@bikesiliconvalley.org
Subject: Blossom Hill Bike & Ped Bridge
Town Council
Of course access is a major factor in considering this crossing. As the community (regrettably)
expands links to the town’s many physical assets can become a means of integrating rather
than simply housing the new. I have lived three years on the east side of 17 after 20 on the west
side. I drove my daughter to Fisher and LGHS and still watch as kids stream across. Let’s make it
easier and safer.
Dean Strausl
From: Paul Brennan
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:16 AM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>; Town Manager <Manager@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: Patty Charles < Leah Angulo <; Mary Lonhart < Clare Vickers < >
Subject: Highway 17 bicycle & pedestrian bridge
Dear Town Council members,
On behalf of R.J. Fisher Middle School I wanted to express our support for the Highway 17
bicycle and pedestrian bridge project. The Safe Routes to School program has done a fantastic
job encouraging students to walk or roll (bike, scooter or skateboard) to school. During normal
times, both before and after school, one would find hundreds of Fisher students traveling down
Blossom Hill road. We hope that the Town can do whatever it takes to make this passageway as
safe as possible.
Sincerely yours,
From: Scott, Marty
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:57 PM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Blossom Hill - 17 Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge .. YES
As a longtime Los Gatos resident, avid cyclist, mother of two daughters who ride bikes and
grandmother to several grandchildren who rides bikes (to school when they can, and around
town for fun!) …
PLEASE build this bridge.
Thank you for your consideration!
Marty Scott
ATTACHMENT 7
From: Mr Irvine
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:41 PM
To: PublicComment <PublicComment@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Public Comment Item #12
As a 10 year Los Gatos resident and lifelong Santa Clara county cyclist I strongly support
infrastructure to improve cycling and pedestrian safety and increase participation in these
activities. While my two boys attended Fisher I strongly encouraged them to ride bicycles to
school, riding through Vasona and up Blossom Hill road to the school. While the Blossom Hill /
Highway 17 overpass appears safe on an early Saturday morning ride it can become quite
congested with pedestrians, scooter riders, cyclists and cars during the busy morning
commute. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian bridge would greatly expand capacity for
traffic in this critical area and would be a great asset to the community.
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Tim Irvine
From: Yi, Sooky
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 8:11 PM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: john@bikesiliconvalley.org
Subject: blossom hill footbridge
yes. and yes.
A bridge would be an asset to the town. Connecting east and west will only create a stronger
sense of community.
As a long time resident who has run, walked, and biked every inch of Los Gatos, I assure you a
bridge would be an amazing improvement. If we create a bridge they will come. People will
walk, run and ride more! Just Do it.
Sooky Yi
Marchmont Dr.