Iron Horse Regional Trail dual-tracking 'bicycle expressway'
Summary
East Bay Regional Park District owns the 26-mile Iron Horse Trail and says it lacks resources for enforcement, leaving speed limits there largely unenforced. A pilot project between Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon roads, funded by Supervisor Candace Anderson, will physically separate bike and pedestrian paths.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Engineering study funding was secured by Supervisor Anderson, with some construction funding available; the trail corridor spans 26 miles.
Walkers, runners, and cyclists using the Iron Horse Trail would benefit from separated paths.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
Supervisor Candace Andersen presented the county's plan to build a separate two-way bike track alongside the Iron Horse Trail, aiming to separate e-bikes from pedestrians. The first segment is in San Ramon, and the county plans to seek grant funding to design the Crow Canyon-to-Sycamore Valley segment through Danville — with town input wanted on design.
Town Council Special Meeting - Study Session - May 12, 2026
East Bay Regional Park District owns the 26-mile Iron Horse Trail and says it lacks resources for enforcement, leaving speed limits there largely unenforced. A pilot project between Bollinger Canyon and Crow Canyon roads, funded by Supervisor Candace Anderson, will physically separate bike and pedestrian paths.
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