Santa Clara River Trail Final Master Plan - Development Services ...

Chapter 1: Existing Conditions
Segment 2: North Ventura Road to Highway 101
Opportunities
N. Ventura Road right-of-way provides ample width (approximately 80’) to provide bike lanes
and/or multi-use paths.
Connections to the South Bank Neighborhood via the existing Class I bike paths on El Rio Drain
and N. Ventura Road.
Proposed on-road bicycle connections from Downtown Oxnard will connect through the South
Bank Neighborhood via bike lanes on H Street or bicycle routes on C Street and Lantana Street
to Kentia Street.
Connection to regional transit and Esplanade Shopping Center via proposed bicycle and
pedestrian facilities within the Village development.
Constraints
Constrained undercrossing at Highway 101. Clearance does not allow trail to pass under bridge
on top of levee.
Trail construction will need to follow any necessary levee improvements.
There is minimal clearance (approximately 10’) under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bridge
for a trail. If the levee is rebuilt west of the Highway 101 the clearance under the UPRR Bridge
will be too constrained for a trail.
Need a crossing along N. Ventura Road to connect to the Southbank Neighborhood and the
existing pedestrian ramp on Highway 101 Bridge.
Automobile traffic speeds are high (50 mph posted) for an on-road/non-separated bike lane.
There are few mature trees to provide shade and traffic calming.
There are flood plain limitations on the river side crossings under existing bridges.
Segment 3: Highway 101 to Central Avenue
Opportunities
Great open views to surrounding mountains.
The levee is amply wide (16’-60’) for a trail.
Connections to existing and proposed bicycle facilities in the RiverPark Neighborhood.
Connection to the existing Windrow Park and restroom facilities.
Connection to proposed trails around the reclaimed gravel pits.
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