The Across Barrier Connections Plan: Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Across Freeways (ABC Plan) will identify and prioritize locations in Santa Clara County where bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Caltrans’ limited access freeways can significantly benefit neighboring communities and encourage walking and bicycling. Most of Santa Clara County’s underserved communities are located within 1,000 feet of the freeway and experience more severe pedestrian and bicycle crashes, worse pollution, and greater connectivity barriers than other parts of the county. The ABC Plan will...
The Across Barrier Connections Plan: Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Across Freeways (ABC Plan) will identify and prioritize locations in Santa Clara County where bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Caltrans’ limited access freeways can significantly benefit neighboring communities and encourage walking and bicycling. Most of Santa Clara County’s underserved communities are located within 1,000 feet of the freeway and experience more severe pedestrian and bicycle crashes, worse pollution, and greater connectivity barriers than other parts of the county. The ABC Plan will invite the community to identify barriers and develop recommendations through broad outreach to the entire county and through focused outreach to priority areas with assistance from local community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and other groups.
*Limited access freeways within Santa Clara County include Highway 101, Interstate 280, Interstate 680, Interstate 880, State Route 17, State Route 85, State Route 87, and State Route 237.