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San Tomas Expressway | Fact Sheet
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND
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2003 Conditions
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SR17 SB Ramps
SR17 NB Ramps
2013 Conditions
Peak Period “Levels Of Service”
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Minor Delays
LOS D: Some Delays
Expressway Characteristics
• 8.5 miles long
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LOS GATOS
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• 6-8 lanes wide, including HOV lanes
• 19 signalized intersections
• 2 freeway connections: SR 17, US 101
• 211,000 vehicle trips daily
• Adjacent jurisdictions: Campbell,
San Jose, Santa Clara
LOS E: MajorSER
Delays
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LOS F: Severe Delays
Intersection LOS F
Improvements Completed Since 2008
LOS GATOS
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• Median and frontage curbs
• Bicycle delineation and improvements from Camden Ave. through SR-17 interchange
• San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail between Cabrillo and El Camino Real
In the Works
• Repair San Tomas Expressway Box Culvert
• Add sidewalks in the vicinity of Central Expwy
• Install bicycle detection and implement bicycle adaptive signal timing
• Add 2nd left turn lanes at El Camino Real intersection
• Widen San Tomas to 8 lanes El Camino Real to Homestead
• Extend San Tomas Aquino Spur Trail:
El Camino Real to Homestead
Expressway Plan 2040 ❖ County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department ❖ www.expressways.info
SAN JOSE
2008 STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAN TOMAS EXPRESSWAY
2008 Vision Statement
High-end express arterial with freeway-like segments
List of 2008 Expressway Study Projects Not Yet Funded
Tier Definitions
Tier 1A
At-grade improvements at SR 17/San Tomas
SHORTER TERM
Widen to 8 lanes from Homestead to Williams
Tier 1B - Next highest priority
Tier 1A - Highest priority developed concepts
Tier 1C
Improve right-turn operations on WB Scott and WB Monroe
LONGER TERM
Tier 2
Construct interchanges at Stevens Creek, El Camino Real,
Monroe, and Scott
Tier 2 - Second level priority
Limited conceptual development
Tier 3
Reconstruct SR17/San Tomas Interchange
Tier 1C - Possible future priority
Tier 3 - Third level priority
Undeveloped-concept only
Construct San Tomas/I-280 HOV Direct Connector Ramps
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ALL EXPRESSWAYS
Bicycle
Bicycle signal detection and bicycle adaptive signal timing at all
signalized intersections on cross-streets and expressway
Pedestrian
Pedestrian sensors and pedestrian adaptive signal timing at all
signalized intersections on cross-streets and expressway
Sidewalks or parallel pedestrian facilities along the length of all expressways
Traffic Signal System Operations
Signal coordination/ interconnection between expressway signals
and city/ Caltrans signals on cross streets
Real-time traffic information
Finishing Program
Sound wall, landscaping, and street lighting improvements
Operations and Maintenance
Provide for cleaner and greener expressways with smooth pavement
and synchronized signals
2008 PLAN PROJECT COSTS (all expressways)
Capacity and Operational
$2.6 billion
Bicycle
$17 million
Pedestrian
$84 million
Sound Walls
$77 million
Landscaping
$29 million
Operations and Maintenance
$27 million annually
Expressway Plan 2040 ❖ County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department ❖ www.expressways.info