Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
Pedestrian-Bicycle Access Study
City Council
February 3, 2026
2City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Agenda
1. Project Overview
2. Concept Recommendations
3. BPAC Recommendation to City Council
4. Staff Recommendation to City Council
3City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Project Overview
4City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Purpose of the Project
• Study Issue DPW 20-02
• Evaluate existing pedestrian and bicycle access
to/from Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
• Identify potential improvements within City
right-of-way
5City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Background
• Study Issue DPW 20-02
Sponsored by Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Ranked #1 DPW study issue by City Council at 2020 Study Issues and Budget Workshop
• Grant Funded
Caltrans Sustainable Communities Planning Grant
• Awarded in 2022 - $383,423
6City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Engagement Activities
Four Pop-up Events
• Caltrain’s Electrification Service Launch
• Sunnyvale Farmers Market
• AM and PM commute periods at
Station
• 200+ people engaged
Station Area Walk Audit
• 16 TAC and SAC members attended
• 286 total observations
• 76% were “negative” experiences
• “Safety” and “comfort” were most
used tags
7City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Engagement Activities Continued
Two Community Meetings Two Online Surveys
• 220+ survey responses
• 80+ interactive map comments
• Multilingual options
• Hybrid meeting format
• Multilingual presentation options
• Physical presentation boards
• 13 attendees
8City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Project Timeline
July – Dec. Jan. – March April – June July. – Sept. Oct. – Dec. Jan. – Feb. 2025
2026
Refine Design
Concepts and
Cost Estimates
Final Report
Existing Conditions
Analysis
Develop Preliminary
Design Concepts
BPAC Meeting 1
Aug. 15, 2024
Community
Outreach Round 1
Meeting on
Oct. 3, 2024
City Council
Study Session
June 17, 2025
City Council
Public Hearing
Jan. 27, 2026
Select Preferred
Alternative
2024
Community
Outreach Round 2
Meeting on
May 12, 2025
BPAC Meeting 2
Feb. 20, 2025
BPAC Meeting 3
Nov. 20, 2025
Recommend
Alternative to
City Council
9City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Concept Recommendations
10City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Improvement Corridors & Recommended Improvements
Class I Shared-Use Path
Class II Bicycle Lane
Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
Raised, High-Visibility Crosswalk or
Standard Crosswalk
Curb Bulb-outs and ADA Ramps
Wayfinding Signage
Pedestrian Refuge Island
Class III Bicycle Route
Proposed
Corridor 2:
N. Frances Street
Corridor 5: Connection through
City Parking Lot Under
N. Mathilda Avenue
Corridor 1A & 1B:
California Avenue
Corridor 2:
W. Hendy Avenue
Class IV Protected Bicycle LaneCorridor 4:
W. Evelyn Avenue
Corridor 3:
S. Frances Street
Existing
Station Access Point
Traffic Signal
Class III Bicycle Route
Class II Bicycle Lane
Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lane
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
Project Limits
VTA
Transit
CenterCorridor 6: Washington Avenue
and Pastoria Avenue
Peery Park
Specific Plan Area
Downtown
Specific Plan Area
Directional Curb Ramp
Traffic Circle
11City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 *Cost estimates are based on planning level design concepts.
Corridor Street Name (Limits) Total Cost*
1A California Avenue (Pastoria Ave. to Mathilda Ave.) $1,000,000 1B California Avenue (Mathilda Ave. to Sunnyvale Ave.) $2,500,000 2 W. Hendy Avenue and N. Frances Street $3,500,000
3 S. Frances Street $1,000,000
4 W. Evelyn Avenue $3,500,000
5 N. Mathilda Avenue including City Parking Lot Underneath the Mathilda Avenue Overpass $2,000,000
6 Washington Avenue and S. Pastoria Avenue $100,000
Grand Total $13,600,000
Cost Estimates by Corridor
12City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Recommendation to City Council
13City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Considerations
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 1:
Select the preferred concept plans from the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Pedestrian-Bicycle Access Study (DPW 20-02); and
Direct staff to include the concept plans as an unfunded project(s) in the FY 2026/27 Budget pending future identification of funding; and Recommend to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed improvements for Corridor 1A in County’s right-of-way; and Find that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
14City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Considerations
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 2:
Select the preferred concept plans from the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Pedestrian-Bicycle Access Study (DPW 20-02) with a modification to Corridor 2 with a dashed yellow centerline on N. Frances Street instead of a double yellow centerline
; and
Direct staff to include the concept plans as an unfunded project(s) in the FY 2026/27 Budget pending future identification of funding; and Recommend to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed improvements for Corridor 1A in County’s right-of-way; and Find that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
15City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Considerations
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 3:
Select the preferred concept plans from the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Pedestrian-Bicycle Access Study (DPW 20-02) for select corridors; and Direct staff to include the concept plans as an unfunded project(s) in the FY 2026/27 Budget pending future identification of funding; and Recommend to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed improvements for Corridor 1A in County’s right-of-way; and Find that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
16City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Considerations
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 4:
Maintain the existing conditions
17City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Recommendation to City Council
BPAC Recommendation
• Alternative 1 with the following modifications:
That traffic circles are insufficient to limit speeds at the specific intersections in this study and that alternate methods be used
That the proposed changes for Washington Avenue in Corridor 6 be removed That Corridor 2 remain unstriped, without centerline or parking striping 18City of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Study – February 2026 Recommendation to City Council
Staff Recommendation
• Alternative 2:
Select the preferred concept plans from the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Pedestrian-Bicycle Access Study (DPW 20-02) with a modification to Corridor 2 with a dashed yellow centerline on N. Frances Street instead of a double yellow centerline
; and
Direct staff to include the concept plans as an unfunded project(s) in the FY 2026/27 Budget pending future identification of funding; and Recommend to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed improvements for Corridor 1A in County’s right-of-way; and Find that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262
Thank you