Are there really people walking, riding bicycles, or taking the bus on El Camino Real?
Traffic counts show that over 200 people, possibly many more, ride bicycles daily on El Camino Real. Students at three elementary schools and two middle schools, and at the city’s two high schools, must cross the street to get and from school. In some neighborhoods, the public library and child care are within walking distance but require crossing El Camino Real. In recent years, housing and neighborhood serving uses have increased along some parts of the street, resulting in more young people and others walking to and from these destinations, and this trend is expected to continue, especially if the street becomes more welcoming to pedestrians. The Valley Transit Authority’s Line #22 on El Camino Real is the most heavily used bus line in Santa Clara County, and an upgraded Bus Rapid Transit service is planned for this route.
