Foothill Expressway Pedestrian Sensors and Mast Arms Installation Project

Project # 20-30
Update: Construction has begun at the intersections of Foothill Expressway and Main Street & W. Edith Avenue.

Project Location:

The proposed work is located at the five (5) following intersections in the City of Los Altos:

1. Foothill Expressway at Arastradero Road/Miranda Avenue
2. Foothill Expressway at W. Edith Avenue
3. Foothill Expressway at Main street
4. Foothill Expressway at Magdalena Avenue
5. Foothill Expressway at Grant Road/St. Joseph Avenue

Project Features:

• ​Installing pedestrian sensors to detect pedestrians crossing Foothill Expressway, allowing them to cross safely by extending walk times when needed. (All five locations)
• Installing larger traffic signal poles with mast-arms to improve visibility of signal indications. (Two locations – Main Street and W. Edith Avenue)
• Replacing CCTV cameras for traffic monitoring. (Two locations – Main Street and W. Edith Avenue)
• Installing new in-pavement detectors at stop bars to detect bicycles travelling in any lane of traffic. (One location – Magdalena Avenue)

Funding:

This project is funded by the County of Santa Clara Road Fund.

Schedule of Construction:

December 2020 – March 2021

This project has a duration of fifty (50) working days. The hours of work will be between 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be permitted if requested by the Contractor and approved by the County.