REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Stadium Event and Super Bowl Impacts (Chan)
Report
BACKGROUND
At the July 23, 2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, BPAC member Megas requested to have the BPAC discuss Stadium Event and Super Bowl Impacts (Attachment 1).
A number of factors in connection with large events at Levi's Stadium (e.g. day of the week, time of event, type of event, size of event, pre-event set-up requirements, security concerns, etc.) influence the City's Traffic Management Plan and access to the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek. The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) takes several factors into consideration when planning for each event, including concerns and ideas from the public. While the SCPD is attempting to be accommodating to various community requests, its first priority is always public safety.
With public safety in mind, the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail (STACT) is closed between Agnew Road and Tasman Drive during certain event days at Levi's Stadium. Bicyclists are detoured via Agnew Road, Lakeshore Drive, Gianera Street, the VTA Great America Train Station Parking lot, Stars and Stripes Drive, new Access Road through the future Related Santa Clara development, Great America Parkway, and then back to the STACT (Attachment 2).
DISCUSSION
The following Stadium Event items were raised for discussion:
- Trail Detour markings and wayfinding.
SCPD and Public Works staff recently reviewed STACT closure detour signage for stadium events. Some signage gaps were identified for the southbound trail at Great America Parkway to the detour route along Stars and Stripes Drive. Supplemental detour signage will be installed in the short term to improve guidance for cyclists during upcoming stadium events.
In addition, an update to the overall STACT bicycle detour signage is currently being developed and is expected to be implemented in late 2024. This update will involve replacing the current ...
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