REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Resolutions Accepting the Benton Street 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 Benton Street Bikeway Planning Study (Study) is a planning-level document that identifies 2.7 miles of potential bicycle improvements along Benton Street from Dunford Way to Lincoln Street. 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. Several concepts have been developed for adding bicycle facilities along the study corridor and include potential parking and lane removals.
These proposed concepts and improvements were developed based on an analysis of the study corridor, 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 with 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. If Council chooses a preferred design concept, the project will move forward to the design and construction phases because it already has funding.
BACKGROUND
Bicycle improvements along Benton Street from Dunford Way to Lincoln Street are a priority project in the Santa Clara Bicycle Plan. On September 1, 2020, Council approved a budget amendment allocating Santana West Settlement Agreement funding for the Benton Bicycle Lanes Project that included study and implementation of bicycle improvements on Benton Street between Dunford Way and Lincoln Street. In January 2023 Council approved a professional services agreement ...
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