HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 23-13364 Acceptance of Final Feasibility Study for the Hamilton Avenue/State Route 17 Bicycle OvercrossingRESOLUTION NO. 26-13364
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE HAMILTON
AVENUE/STATE ROUTE 17 BICYCLE OVERCROSSING
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2023, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Board approved a recommended project list for the 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian
Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program call for projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022
to FY2023; and
WHEREAS, this list included the Hamilton Avenue/Highway 17 Bicycle Overcrossing
Project; and
WHEREAS, later in 2023, the City was awarded $266,000 in 2016 Measure B Bicycle &
Pedestrian Planning Studies Grant Program funds to prepare the Hamilton Avenue/State
Route (SR) 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Feasibility Study (Project 24-YY); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Hamilton Avenue/State Route (SR) 17 Bicycle
Overcrossing Feasibility Study is to evaluate how best to improve bicycle and pedestrian
mobility across SR 17 near the existing Hamilton Avenue bridge; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2024, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide
consultant services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the consultant team led by HMH Engineers was selected to provide
consultant services; and
WHEREAS, the outreach process included pop-up events at the City's Valentine Fun Run
and Oktoberfest Fun Run, an online community survey, and public meetings pertaining
to the project; and
WHEREAS, HMH and staff interviewed stakeholders including the Campbell Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory -Committee (BPAC), VTA, San Jose Department of Transportation,
and Caltrans; and
WHEREAS, recurrent themes included general support for the project, the importance of
safety and limiting car interactions at freeway ramps, and connectivity and ease of access
from existing bikeways to key destinations including transit stations, the Pruneyard
Shopping Center, and the Los Gatos Creek Trail; and
WHEREAS, the final feasibility study documents existing conditions, bicycle overcrossing
criteria, public outreach, and alternative analysis; and
WHEREAS, the final feasibility study evaluates the No Build and four Build alternatives
were evaluated based on multimodal use/access, traffic operations, environmental
concerns, Caltrans approvability, estimated project cost, right-of-way concerns, and
consistency with public input; and
WHEREAS, the four Build Alternatives were named 1) The Southern Route, 2) the
Campbell Loop, 3) The Straight Shot, and 4) The Minimalist; and
WHEREAS, preliminary construction cost estimates and travel distances for each Build
Alternative are included in the final feasibility study; and
WHEREAS, the final feasibility study recommends the Southern Route as the preferred
alternative; and
WHEREAS, there is no fiscal impact to the City with the acceptance of the final feasibility
study; and
WHEREAS, the final feasibility study accepted by Council with a documented public
engagement process positions the City to compete well for grant opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Campbell that
the final feasibility study for the Hamilton Avenue/State Route 17 Bicycle Overcrossing
Final Feasibility Study is accepted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers: Lopez, Hines, Bybee, Scozzola, Furtado
NOES:
Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
AP ROVED:
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Daniel E. Furtado, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Sa rs, City Clerk