Benton-Brokaw Multimodal Crossing Feasibility Study
Santa Clara
Summary
The city launched a feasibility study to explore options for bridging the railroad gap between Benton Road and Brokaw Road to improve walking, biking, and transit connections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by MTC's transit-oriented communities policy grant.
Local residents, students, and employees seeking direct multi-modal connectivity across the rail tracks.
Property owners adjacent to alignment options facing potential parcel acquisition or altered driveway access.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Santa Clara Seeks Public Input on Proposed Transit Connectivity
The city’s public works department is deciding on the best option to increase connectivity near a railroad crossing on Santa Clara’s east side. On Oct. 14, the city held the second of three community meetings t...
Station Area Task Force — October 15, 2026
The city is studying options to connect Benton Street and Brokaw Road across the Caltrain and future BART tracks, aiming to improve bike, pedestrian, and potentially vehicle connectivity near the transit station.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee — June 29, 2026
The city launched a feasibility study to explore options for bridging the railroad gap between Benton Road and Brokaw Road to improve walking, biking, and transit connections.
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