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Hamilton Avenue/State Route 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Feasibility Study Project 24-YY
(Updated March 9, 2026)
Location
Hamilton Avenue between the Highway 17 Southbound Off-Ramp/Salmar Avenue and Creekside Way.
Description
The project will evaluate how best to improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility on Hamilton Avenue over Highway 17. The goal of the study is to develop feasible alternatives, assess the impact of each alternative, and determine a preferred alternative. Final design will be programmed for a future project with funding source to be determined.
Upcoming
On February 3, the City Council accepted the final feasibility study for this project. The next phase of this project is to prepare a Project Initiation Document (PID) for Caltrans. On February 3, the City Council authorized staff to submit a 2016 Measure B Bike/Pedestrian Planning Studies grant application to prepare a PID for this project. In June, the VTA Board will release its approved projects list.
On February 7, 2023, the City Council authorized the submittal of a 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program grant application for the Hamilton Avenue/Highway 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Planning Study.
On June 1, 2023, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board voted to 1) approve the recommended project list for the 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program FY2022 to FY2023 call for projects; and 2) authorize the VTA General Manager to execute the necessary agreements for the 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program funds. The recommended project list included the Hamilton Avenue/Highway 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Planning Study.
This feasibility study is funded with $266,000 in 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies grant funds and $114,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
The City entered into agreement with HMH Engineers to provide consultant services for this project. A project kickoff meeting was held in November 2024.
In February, several public outreach events were held. The City hosted a pop-up event at the City’s Valentine Fun Run. Approximately 75 contacts were made and over 900 participants received a flyer publicizing an online questionnaire survey. A total of over 500 survey responses were received. The first public meeting for the project was held to introduce the project and learn from the public what they felt would be a successful project.
In March and April, the consultant interviewed stakeholders including the Campbell Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and key staff members of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the City of San Jose’s Department of Transportation. Through these stakeholder meetings, the team was able to hear viewpoints on factors to consider when scoring alternatives.
In August, the team met with Caltrans staff to discuss alternatives.
The second community meeting for this project was held on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. A recording of the meeting is available below.
Upcoming
On February 3, the City Council accepted the final feasibility study for this project. The next phase of this project is to prepare a Project Initiation Document (PID) for Caltrans. On February 3, the City Council authorized staff to submit a 2016 Measure B Bike/Pedestrian Planning Studies grant application to prepare a PID for this project. In June, the VTA Board will release its approved projects list.
| TASK | DATE |
|---|---|
| Begin Project | November 2024 |
| Determine Community Objectives | February - March 2025 |
| Stakeholder Interviews | March - August 2025 |
| Develop Alternatives | March - June 2025 |
| Evaluate Alternatives | June - July 2025 |
| Public Engagement | February and October 2025 |
| Alternative Refinement | June - July 2025 |
| Prepare Feasibility Study | August 2025 - January 2026 |
| Council Acceptance of Feasibility Study | February 2026 |
Council Resolution No. 12935: The Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit a 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Program grant application.
Council Resolution No. 13101: The Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and VTA.
Council Resolution No. 13184: The Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to issue a Request for Proposals for consultant services for preparing the Hamilton Avenue/Highway 17 Bicycle Overcrossing Feasibility Study, approving the consultant services agreement, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected design consultant.