Project Team Reviews Lick Mill Park Trail and Boulevard Improvements

The Hetch Hetchy - Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan meeting, held on July 16, 2025, by the City of Santa Clara, focused on the proposed developments and enhancements to the local trail network. The meeting began with a review of the project slides, which highlighted key areas of the proposed trail expansion.

The discussion included the alignment of the trail through Lick Mill, where an overpass is planned at Lafayette. This area is currently a green space, which will be integrated into Lick Mill Park. The proposed plan suggests utilizing an existing concrete pathway within the park, which would be expanded to accommodate increased trail use. Additionally, the trail may extend through the right of way, pending approval from the Public Utilities Commission.

The meeting also addressed improvements to Lick Mill Boulevard, which would feature buffered bike lanes and potentially a cycle track to facilitate two-way traffic. The presentation included various alignment options for the trail, with specific focus on the maintenance access road leading to a pump station and the existing access ramp to the Guadalupe River Levee.

The meeting concluded with an acknowledgment that trail construction is a time-consuming process, emphasizing the need for careful planning and community engagement as the project progresses. Overall, the discussions underscored the city's commitment to enhancing recreational spaces and promoting sustainable transportation options within the community.