Hwy 1 West Side Parallel Walking and Biking Trail Grant Application for Construction Phase

VIDEO. The path design is for a 12′ wide trail, with 8 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of crushed granite shoulder on either side, like the Mirada trail. Construction will occur on the east side of Hwy 1 in the Cal Trans right of way, from Medio Creek to Coronado intersection.

From the Midcoast Community Council webpage

Highway 1 Parallel Trail

aka Midcoast MultiModal Trail
County webpage for this project

This trail has long been envisioned as an east-of-highway active transportation trail connecting the Midcoast communities to each other and to Half Moon Bay.

The trail is expected to be completed in 4 segments.

Southern segment (Mirada to Coronado)

Project planner Mike Schaller, mschaller@smcgov.org
PLN2015-00325 — Timeline 2014-2019

Funding for Planning/Permitting
$550K TA grant 2014: application, MCC support
$200K County budget 2015
$250K District 3 Measure K, Nov 2016
$ 56K District 3 Measure K, June 2017
Any remainder will go toward construction.

Phase 1: BKF Engineers Scope of Work
July 2015 MCC letter, presentation on trail alignment.
Sep 2015 presentation on trail alignment/design – minutes
Jan 2016 concept designs for side street crossings – minutes
Aug 2016 30% design plans, environmental review
Phase 1 complete – total cost $281,650

Phase 2: BKF Engineers Scope of Work, staff report
2017/19 advanced designs & permitting
BKF contract extension to Dec 2018 – staff report
Mar 2018 60% plan update
BKF contract extension to Dec 2019 – staff report – scope

Phase 3: Construction expected in 2020, estimate $3.9 million

Northern segment (Moss Beach to Montara)

(via Carlos and Main)
The County’s 2014 application to the CA Active Transportation Program, was not selected (MCC support — Staff Report).
Other funding sources will be sought.

From the San Mateo County Planning and Building webpage

Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail (Trail) is a bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail that will provide an alternative means of transportation for residents of the Midcoast to safely access neighboring communities, town centers, schools and recreational destinations without having to travel on the highway. The Trail, commonly referred to as the Parallel Trail, was conceptualized in the community developed Highway 1 Safety and Mobility Improvement Study, Phase 1. The Trail will be separated from the highway and have minimal interaction with vehicular traffic allowing it to serve residents of all ages and abilities.

Conceptually, the trail will span from Montara south to Miramar where it will connect with the Naomi Patridge Trail in Half Moon Bay. This will provide for a continuous, regional bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail. By providing residents the opportunity to walk and bicycle throughout the coastside, congestion on the highway should improve and residents will once again be able to travel throughout the Midcoast.

CONTACT

For questions or comments about the Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail, please contact:

Mike Schaller, Senior Planner
mschaller@smcgov.org

SEGMENT 1

The first segment being implemented is between Mirada Road north to Coronado Street. Conceptually, the trail will be located in Highway 1’s eastern right-of-way the entire length of the trail. With this alignment, the Trail would be easily accessed by residents living on the east side of Highway 1, require no highway crossings and act as a Safe Route to School for children at El Granada Elementary School. The details of the alignment will be finalized through an alternative analysis and environmental review.