New Roundabouts and Over One Mile of Multi-Use Trails

PROJECTS  / PUBLIC WORKS  /  ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

In Santa Clara County, the City of Gilroy replaced the existing intersections on Santa Teresa Boulevard at Miller Avenue and West Luchessa Avenue. Design and development of new roundabouts would need to include a multi-use trail and pedestrian crossings.

KEY SERVICES

• CIVIL ENGINEERING

• GEOMETRIC LAYOUTS

• FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

• CONSTRUCTION STAGING TRAFFIC PLANS

• STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

• PROCESSING AND APPROVALS

• CONSTRUCTION STAKING

• CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

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roundabouts on a major arterial

RJA performed the initial geometric layout studies and prepared the construction documents for a design that included over one mile of Class I multi-use trail, reclaimed and domestic water distribution mains, rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossings and stormwater quality basins. RJA led the multi-agency processing, gaining City of Gilroy approval along with an encroachment permit from the County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department. Additionally, the RJA team provided right-of-way surveys & mapping, aerial & supplemental topographic survey, and performed the construction staking.

PROJECT RESULTS

The design was approved by both agencies. Encroachment permits were issued, the roundabouts, trails, and pedestrian crossings were constructed and are now actively used and enjoyed by the public.