REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Resolutions Accepting the De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Avenue Bikeway Planning Study, Selecting a Preferred Design Concept and, as Appropriate, Taking Related Actions Regarding Parking and Curb Modifications
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Avenue Bikeway Planning Study (Study) is a planning-level document that identifies 1.5 miles of potential bicycle improvements along De La Cruz Boulevard between Central Expressway and Lafayette Street and 0.5 miles of Coleman Avenue between Reed Street and Brokaw Road. The goal of the Study is to identify bicycle infrastructure improvements that will close bicycle network gaps, increase mobility, and encourage the public to choose more sustainable modes of transportation. Concepts have been developed for adding bicycle facilities along De La Cruz Boulevard (which include potential parking removals) and Coleman Avenue. Additionally, the Study analyzed the feasibility of adding bicycle improvements to the existing tri-level structure which functions as a three-directional interchange with overlapping ramps to connect De La Cruz Boulevard to Lafayette Street and Coleman Avenue.
These proposed concepts and improvements were developed based on analysis of both corridors, recommendations in the Santa Clara Bicycle Plan, engagement with several committees and commissions, and robust public outreach efforts. Development of the Study included significant community participation and feedback, most notably through the support of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). It should be noted that the Study is only a planning-level document and does not include design, environmental review, or construction of any alternative. Additional funds would be required to design and construct the preferred alternative.
BACKGROUND
The City received a grant award from the San...
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