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Campbell kicks off Hamilton Avenue public‑improvement plan, seeks walk‑audit input
Summary
City staff and consultants launched the Hamilton Avenue Public Improvement Plan, proposing multimodal safety upgrades between Winchester Boulevard and Baskam Avenue and scheduling walk audits and workshops beginning in September; staff said a draft plan is expected in 22 months.
The Campbell City Council on Aug. 4 received a kickoff presentation for the Hamilton Avenue Public Improvement Plan, a 22‑month effort to shape multimodal, transit‑oriented improvements along Hamilton Avenue from Winchester Boulevard to Baskam Avenue.
Senior planner Steven Rose said the project—originating from the city’s 2040 General Plan—will focus on safer crossings, improved multimodal connectivity to the light‑rail station, gateway features and an implementation pathway that includes cost estimates. "This project is designed to support a community vision for a safer, more connected Hamilton Avenue corridor," Rose said.
Consultants from Methun (consultant team partner Erin Ishazaki and urban designer Ya) described scope elements including complete‑street design, stormwater management, order‑of‑magnitude costs, station‑access analysis and community engagement. The team outlined four community events, walk audits and pop‑up outreach at city events, with the first walk audit planned for early September.
Council members asked about coordination with concurrent public‑works projects (the Hamilton resurfacing and a Highway 17 overcrossing feasibility study), project timing and whether the plan will include implementation costs and near‑term funding options. Public commenters—including nearby property and business owners—urged early targeted outreach to affected businesses and timely consideration of community feedback for projects such as the Bristol Hotel.
Staff said the existing Hamilton resurfacing design will be considered and that the public‑improvement plan could explore deeper design options, such as protected bike lanes, where feasible. The consultant team and staff emphasized targeted outreach to businesses and property owners and a focus on producing implementable recommendations.
Next steps: community walk audits and workshops will begin in September, targeted stakeholder outreach is planned through early 2026 and staff anticipates returning with a draft to the planning commission and council for review before a final plan adoption in early 2027.
