Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study
Update: Unfortunately, the City Council choose to drop the Evelyn Ave Study Issue. The reason was that city staff is working on the details for the Bernardo and Mary Undercrossings, which would intersect with the planned Evelyn bikeway. Those details are currently being worked on. However, the city of Sunnyvale received funding for the Evelyn trail in 2022 from both the state and federal levels. The city will start the design phase soon. Construction is estimated to be done around 2025 give or take. Special thanks to Mayor Klein for pushing this project forward.
Scope of the Evelyn Ave Study Issue
This Study will evaluate the potential of installation of a two-way Class I or Class IV bicycle facility on the north side of Evelyn Avenue between Bernardo Avenue and the Caltrain Station.
The current speed limit on this stretch of road is 35 mph, however vehicles often travel must faster.
A two-way Class I or Class IV bicycle facility on the Evelyn Avenue Corridor would be the first step in connecting downtown Sunnyvale to downtown Mountain View with uninterrupted bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. It also would better connect local residents to the Caltrain station and other city amenities. Lastly, it would reduce air and noise pollution in West Sunnyvale.
To learn more you can read the official Study Issue.
What Evelyn Avenue Currently Looks Like
What Evelyn Avenue Could Look Like
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Sunnyvale Biker
Dear Sunnyvale City Council and Mayor Klein,
I am a Sunnyvale resident and I bike frequently in Sunnyvale. As car traffic has grown in the city, it has become increasingly unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians alike.
One place that currently feels unsafe as a bicyclist is the Evelyn Avenue corridor from downtown Sunnyvale into Mountain View. Between the western city limits and Florence Street, and between S. Wolfe Road and Reed Avenue, Evelyn Ave currently has a posted speed limit of 35mph, though vehicles often travel much faster. The current bicycle infrastructure (narrow, painted bike lanes) is not adequate and does not feel safe to the average biker.
That is why I urge you to prioritize the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th. This is the first step in making that corridor safer and more enjoyable for bicyclists. Its proximity to the Caltrain station makes this project of utmost importance.
Sunnyvale has a goal that 10% of all trips will be done on foot or by bicycle by 2030. We will only be able to meet this goal when walking and biking are safe and encouraged through well-constructed bicycling and walking infrastructure. Cities that have added protected bike lanes have seen ridership increase anywhere from 21 and 171 percent. Considering the importance of Evelyn Avenue as a thoroughfare between Mountain View and Sunnyvale, and as a connection to Caltrain, this study issue needs to be a Sunnyvale priority.
>> Please prioritize the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th. <<
Sincerely,
_____(name)
_____(your neighborhood name)
Nearby Resident
Dear Sunnyvale City Council and Mayor Klein,
I am a Sunnyvale resident and live near the north side of Evelyn Avenue between Bernardo Avenue and the Caltrain Station, where the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) has been proposed. I write to express my support for the approval of Study Issue DPW 20-05.
A multi-use trail along the Evelyn Avenue corridor would greatly improve my neighborhood. Firstly, it would take cars off the road, reducing noise and air pollution near my home. Second, it would connect downtown Mountainview and downtown Sunnyvale for bicyclists and pedestrians, which could increase business and vibrancy in both city centers. Third, making Evelyn Avenue easily accessible for all modes of transport would greatly improve the livability of my neighborhood.
That is why I urge you to prioritize the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th. This is the first step in making that corridor safer and more enjoyable for myself and my fellow neighbors.
Sunnyvale has a goal that 10% of all trips will be done on foot or by bicycle by 2030. We will only be able to meet this goal when walking and biking are safe and encouraged through well-constructed bicycling and walking infrastructure. Considering the importance of Evelyn Avenue as a thoroughfare between Mountain View and Sunnyvale, and as a connection to Caltrain, this study issue needs to be a Sunnyvale priority.
>> Please approve the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th. <<
Sincerely,
_____(name)
_____(your neighborhood name)
Longtime Resident
Dear Sunnyvale City Council and Mayor Klein,
I am a longtime Sunnyvale resident and I write to express my support for the approval of Study Issue DPW 20-05.
A multi-use trail along the Evelyn Avenue corridor would continue to improve Sunnyvale’s biking and walking network and help make our streets safer for everyone. There are two major bicycle infrastructure projects underway in proximity to Evelyn Avenue: the Bernardo Avenue Pedestrian/Bicycle Undercrossing and the Caltrain Grade Separations at Sunnyvale Avenue and Mary Avenue. A multi-use trail along Evelyn Avenue would be a fantastic addition to these larger projects because it would help connect downtown Mountain View to downtown Sunnyvale.
It has been shown that improving bicycling infrastructure takes cars off the road, bolsters local businesses, and improves the livability of a city. As a longtime resident, I want Sunnyvale to be as vibrant and people-friendly as possible. I think the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail helps us achieve that.
This is why I urge you to prioritize the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th.
Sunnyvale has a goal that 10% of all trips will be done on foot or by bicycle by 2030. We will only be able to meet this goal when walking and biking are safe and encouraged through well-constructed bicycling and walking infrastructure. Considering the importance of Evelyn Avenue as a thoroughfare between Mountain View and Sunnyvale, and as a connection to Caltrain, this study issue needs to be a Sunnyvale priority.
>> Please approve the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th. <<
Sincerely,
_____(name)
_____(your neighborhood name)
Write your own letter. Ideas to include:
Personal experiences you've had as a bicyclist, pedestrian, or driver on Evelyn Avenue
Describe how the study issue would benefit you and/or your neighborhood
From 2014-2018, 503 pedestrians and cyclists have been hit by cars. This is unacceptable. We must improve the safety of our streets and roads for all users
Building walking and biking infrastructure increases property values, reduces pollution, and improves our quality of life.
Therefore, I urge you to approve the Evelyn Avenue Multi-use Trail Study Issue (DPW 20-05) on Feb 25th.
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