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Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
12-22-20 Update:
An Addendum to the Request for Proposals has been posted to the Town's RFP website. The date for submittals of the RFP has been extended via the Addendum.
12-9-2020 Update:
The Town has recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional engineering consultants to assist with the development of the project. The RFP can be found on the Towns RFP page at https://www.losgatosca.gov/PPW_RFP_RFQ. The proposal review and consultant selection process will take place in January/February 2021 and it is anticipated a consultant could be on board in March/April 2021.
Project Update
On December 1, 2020, the Town Council approved several actions associated with the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing project. The actions include accepting the Measure B grant of $2.75 million, authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals for engineering design, and approving a Community Engagement Plan. The design work will begin in early 2021 and will be completed in 2023. Throughout the design phase, there will be additional opportunities for the Town Council and the public to provide input. Please stay in touch with this project by visiting this webpage. The Town welcomes your involvement in making Los Gatos a more bike and pedestrian friendly community!
The Town Council has approved the feasibility study for the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project. This motion allows staff to proceed with exploring design options and detailed engineering work, such as a final bridge structure, bridge width, and environmental clearance. It also supports the Town's staff ability to pursue future grant applications for construction dollars.
The Town Council action included the following key design elements:
- A separate bridge structure for bicyclists and pedestrians
- Preferred alignment south of Blossom Hill Road Bridge
- Bridge width between 16 and 20 feet
- Three bridge type options for further evaluation: concrete, steel truss, and steel arch
Feasibility Study for the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project
Please view the Project Video to hear what people say about this project!
- Click here to view the design concept of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
- Community Engagement Activities Report
Project Background
The Town of Los Gatos has prepared a Feasibility Study to evaluate options to improve safety and connections for bicyclists and pedestrians crossing Highway 17 near Blossom Hill Road. This phase of the project evaluates three alignment alternatives and provide conceptual design of these alternatives. The Town is actively pursuing funding for the final design and construction of the preferred alternative.
Project Goals
- Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and comfort across Highway 17
- Improve safe biking and walking routes to school
- Promote more biking and walking trips
Project Milestones
Milestone | Schedule |
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Design Consultant RFP | June 2019 |
Preliminary Evaluation | January - March 2020 |
Outreach Round 1 - Initial Screening | February 2020 |
Survey Report | February - August 2020 |
Town Council confirmed two alternatives | March 3 2020 |
Measure B Grant Awarded | June 2020 |
Progress Report to Complete Streets and Transportation Commission | July 9 2020 |
Introduction Design Presentation to Complete Streets and Transportation Commission | August 13 2020 |
Community Meeting Presentation | August 25 2020 |
Town Council adopted preferred alternative | September 1 2020 |
Town Council Considered Next Steps | December 1 2020 |
Begin Design | April 2021 |
Bridge Type Selection | June – October 2021 |
Project Approval/Environmental Documentation (PA/ED) | Feb. 2022 – Feb. 2023 |
Obtain Environmental Clearances | December 2022 |
Final Design - PS&E, ROW cert/Caltrans Permit | Feb. 2023 – January 2024 |
Advertise Construction and Award Contract | Early 2024 |
Construction (Pending Funding Availability) | Early 2024 - December 2025 |
Public Participation
We encourage interested parties to subscribe to the “NOTIFY ME” service located on the left hand side of this page. Please choose the Connect Los Gatos project.Those who are enrolled in the Notify Me service will receive either a text message or e-mail each time there is new information posted to the project page.
Any questions regarding the project can be referred to:
Michelle Quinney I Special Projects Manager I mquinney@losgatosca.gov