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Sunnyvale staff details East Channel trail study, warns design and construction funding not identified
Summary
City transportation staff presented a phase-based study of a proposed multiuse trail along the East Channel, outlining opportunities, major barriers and public outreach results; staff said no construction or design funding has been identified and that several regional agencies must approve crossings.
The Parks and Recreation Commission heard a project overview Sept. 10 for the East Channel Trail Study, which examines potential multiuse trail routing along the East Channel maintenance road and identifies barriers and next steps.
Esther Jung, a traffic engineer with the city’s transportation and traffic division, told the commission, “The East Channel is a major flood control channel managed by Valley Water.” Jung said the channel runs about 5 1/2 miles along Sunnyvale’s eastern side and that a trail alongside the maintenance road could connect Caltrain and VTA stations, multiple schools, parks and employment centers while preserving Valley Water access for operations.
The study — which Jung said officially kicked off in late 2024 — is a planning and engagement phase. “City does not have identified funding for design or construction at this time,” she said. Jung described the current phase as one of information gathering and technical analysis; if the City Council decides to pursue project funding later, the study will recommend phasing, permitting needs and cost estimates for each segment.
Why this matters: a continuous trail along the East Channel could provide a…
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