City of Santa Clara - File #: 24-513

• File #: 24-513
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Hearing/General Business
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/8/2024
• In control: City Council and Authorities Concurrent
• On agenda: 9/24/2024
• Title: Action on Resolutions Accepting the Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study, Selecting a Preferred Design Concept and, as appropriate, Taking Related Actions Regarding Parking and Curb Modifications

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/24/2024	1	City Council and Authorities Concurrent	Adopted	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Resolutions Accepting the Monroe 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 Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study (Study) is a planning-level document that identifies 1.75 miles of potential bicycle improvements along Monroe Street from San Tomas Expressway to Lawrence Expressway. 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. Three concepts have been developed for adding bicycle facilities along the corridor and include potential parking or lane removals.

These proposed concepts and improvements were developed based on an analysis of the 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 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 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in the 2016 Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Studies competitive grant program for the Study. Bicycle improvements along Monroe Street from San Tomas Expressway to Lawrence Expressway is a priority project in the City of Santa Clara's Bicycle Plan. Council approved a professional services agreement for the Study with Alta Planning + Design a...