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Sunnyvale unveils Caltrain station access study with safety and wayfinding recommendations
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a Caltrain Station Bicycle & Pedestrian Access study that identifies sidewalk gaps, bike-route gaps north of the station, collision hot spots and a menu of north- and south-side improvements to improve walking, bicycling, and transit connections.
City transportation staff and consultants presented a conceptual plan on Feb. 20 to improve walking and bicycling access to Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, recommending changes to crossings, bike facilities and wayfinding that aim to improve safety and support grant applications.
The study area and purpose: Angela Wong, a transportation engineer for the city, said the study — funded through a Caltrain sustainable transportation planning grant — focuses on station access in the city right-of-way rather than modifications inside Caltrain’s own property. The consultants measured walking and biking “sheds” (10-minute walking and biking distances) to prioritize how investments would expand access to the station.
Key findings from outreach and data: Consultant Monica Tanner presented Caltrain onboard-survey data showing that nearly 30% of riders walk to the station and roughly 34% ride bikes to it…
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