Overview
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in cooperation with the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to modify the San Antonio Road and Charleston Road/Rengstorff Avenue interchanges on US 101 in the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto.
Objectives
The purpose of this project is to:
- Improve access for all traffic modes in the area including bicycles, pedestrians, and transit;
- Improve safety for all travel modes in the area;
- Improve mobility for all travel modes to planned...
Overview
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in cooperation with the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to modify the San Antonio Road and Charleston Road/Rengstorff Avenue interchanges on US 101 in the cities of Mountain View and Palo Alto.
Objectives
The purpose of this project is to:
- Improve access for all traffic modes in the area including bicycles, pedestrians, and transit;
- Improve safety for all travel modes in the area;
- Improve mobility for all travel modes to planned development adjacent to the project area;
- Improve traffic operations at the US 101 interchanges at San Antonio Road and Rengstorff Avenue as well as the local street network
Project Features
The proposed improvements include but are not limited to the following:
- Modify existing local street intersections and upgrade bicycle and pedestrian facilities along San Antonio Road, Charleston Road/Rengstorff Avenue within the project limits;
- Add an on-ramp from San Antonio Road and Rengstorff Avenue structures over the US-101. Close the on-ramp from Charleston Road to southbound US 101;
- Replace the existing San Antonio Road and Rengstorff Avenue structures over US 101 with a wider structure to better meet transportation needs including complete streets elements such as bike lanes and sidewalks ;
- Add a southbound auxiliary lane on US 101, as necessary.