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Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing
7-1-21 Update:
5-28-21 Update:
After a comprehensive consultant selection process, the firm of BKF Engineers has been selected to complete the design of the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project. The project will require close coordination with Caltrans, the Los Gatos community, Town Council, Complete Streets and Transportation Commission, and other project stakeholders. The project design is anticipated to be completed in approximately 2 ½ years, in early 2024.
A major first step in the design process will be the determination of the type of bridge structure, concrete box girder or streel truss, to move forward into design. The consultant will begin preparation of drawings to show potential concrete and steel truss bridge alternatives for review and consideration this summer/fall. A community meetings and presentation to the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission will be held to obtain feedback on the bridge options prior to Council making a final decision on the bridge type. Notification of the Community Meeting will be posted on this project page as well as on the Town's social media sites.
Should you have questions regarding the project, please feel free to e-mail Michelle Quinney, Special Project Manager, at MQuinney@LosGatosCA.gov.
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