Survey deadline is April 15, 2026. See link below.

Santa Clara County is conducting a multi-modal feasibility study along Foothill Expressway to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Because St. Simon Parish and School are located at the intersection of Foothill Expressway and Grant Road, this study directly affects our community. We encourage parishioners to learn about the proposed alternatives and share their feedback with the County.

Why This Matters

  • Between 2020 and 2024, there were 16 incidents involving cyclists on Foothill Expressway, including 1 death and 7 severe injuries. There was an additional death in 2024.
  • Several schools are located near Foothill Expressway, including St. Simon School.
  • The County is reviewing safety improvements at 11 of the 12 intersections along the corridor — including Foothill and Grant.

 

What Is Being Proposed

As part of the Active Transportation Plan, the County is considering adding new bike and pedestrian infrastructure alongside Foothill Expressway. Car lanes would be narrowed slightly from 12 feet to 11 feet — a change studies show reduces vehicle speeds and improves safety. Existing bike lanes and shoulders (approximately 8 feet wide) would be retained; new facilities would be in addition to these.

Two alternatives are under consideration:

Alternative 1

A 10-foot wide Class 1 shared-use path for bikes and pedestrians, with a 2-foot shoulder and a 5-foot landscaped buffer separating it from the existing bike lane. The path would cross Foothill Expressway twice — at S. El Monte and at Homestead.

Alternative 2

A mix of Class 1–4 bikeways that cross Foothill Expressway at more points and, in some sections, route onto parallel local roads — including Grant Road in Los Altos.

Note: The County has indicated that elements of both alternatives could potentially be combined along different segments of the route.

How to Participate

View the alternatives graphic: Alternatives 1 & 2 (PDF)