REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan Update (Garcia)
Report
BACKGROUND
The City is currently in the process of developing a Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan (Master Plan). The Master Plan includes the following three corridors (Attachment 1):
* Calabazas Creek: Benton Street to the Bay Trail just north of Highway 237
* Hetch-Hetchy Right-of-Way: Calabazas Creek to the Guadalupe River
* Saratoga Creek: Forbes Avenue to Monroe Street
The Master Plan will be completed based on the findings resulting from the 2013 Creek Trail Network Expansion Feasibility Study, engineering analysis, and input from stakeholders, including members of the public.
The Master Plan has the following key deliverables:
* Engineering Drawings - including trail segments and crossings
* Architectural Drawings - project location maps including typical trail cross sections with habitat preservation and integration
* Trail Design Standards and Guidelines - including typical trail widths, signage, and cross slopes
* Cost Estimates - including probable costs based on conceptual plans
* Environmental Analysis - including a study that identifies potential project impacts
* Final Report - summarizing project findings, concepts, constraints, design guidance, and recommendations on trail implementation and phasing
DISCUSSION
As noted in the FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 Adopted Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget, "Santa Clara has...placed a priority on enhancing multi-modal transportation for residents and businesses by providing additional bicycle facilities throughout the City based on the Bicycle Master Plan, adopting a Pedestrian Masterplan, creating a Shared Mobility Permit Program (bicycle and scooter share), and is in the process of completing a Creek Trail Network Expansion Masterplan for future expansion of trail facilities to complement the existing San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail." Santa Clara hopes to build ...
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