Niles Canyon Trail

Project Overview

Niles Canyon is located within Alameda County between the Niles District of the City of Fremont and the unincorporated community of Sunol. The Niles Canyon Trail Project proposes to install a six-mile long pathway that is 10 feet wide and is intended to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians.  When completed, it will link the communities of Sunol and Niles, and offer a critical link to Palomares Road, bypassing State Route 84.  The trail will connect with the popular Alameda Creek Trail that offers further connection to the 500-mile San Francisco Bay Trail.

Project Features

• Trail installation
• Pedestrian bridge over State Route 84 
• Downtown Niles community staging areas
• Trailhead parking lots 

Community Outreach

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -- October 2021
• Notice of Preparation and Notice of Scoping Meeting for an Environmental Impact Report -- June 28, 2021
• Community Meeting Presentation -- March 11, 2021
• Community Meeting Q and A -- March 11, 2021
• Community Meeting Video
• Fact Sheet
• Project Study Report
• Feasibility Study
• Public Review Draft - Niles Canyon Trail Project Environmental Impact Report
• Public Review Draft - Niles Canyon Trail Project Environmental Impact Report – Volume II Appendices

CIP Category

Bicycle and Pedestrian Project

Status

This project is currently in the design phase.

Construction Start Date

To be determined.

Project Location

Fremont and Sunol

District

District 2

Project Manager

Amber Lo, Supervising Civil Engineer

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