Cupertino City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026

The City of Cupertino held a City Council meeting on May 5, 2026, which included a study session focused on the Silicon Valley Hopper microtransit program. Staff provided a detailed update on the program's service area, ridership statistics, vehicle fleet, and funding sources, noting that nearly 60% of the program is grant-funded with the remainder shared between Cupertino and Santa Clara based on geographic service area. The council discussed potential future grant applications, particularly through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TURIP), and expressed general support for pursuing grant funding to continue and expand the service. There was also discussion about fare adjustments, prioritization of shorter local rides during peak hours, and coordination with neighboring cities and transit providers. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved routine municipal code amendments addressing administrative updates, business license appeal procedures, and clarifications to sales restrictions in public areas. Public comments focused on the microtransit service performance and a separate community issue regarding pickleball court usage and noise. No formal motions were taken on grant awards, but a straw poll indicated council support for pursuing funding opportunities for the microtransit program.