The City and project consultant, Alta Planning + Design, began working on the Monroe Street Bicycle Planning Study in January 2023 and completed the project in fall 2024. The study identified the most feasible design to reallocate roadway space to provide 1.75 miles of bike facilities along Monroe Street from San Tomas Expressway to Lawrence Expressway. The goal of the study was to identify bicycle infrastructure improvements that will close bicycle network gaps, increase mobility, and encourage the public to choose more sustainable modes of transportation.
The study includes a final Project Report with potential design concepts that may include parking or lane removal, traffic and parking analysis, and a discussion on opportunities and constraints of the potential design options. It should be noted that the study is only a planning level document and does not include design, environmental review, or construction of any alternative.
At the September 24, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution accepting the Monroe Street Bikeway Planning Study and approved the following roadway concept:
• Two Lanes, Buffered Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane, Parking on Both Sides
Staff will be pursuing opportunities for funding to design, bid, and construct the proposed bikeway improvements.
