Castro Street Curb Ramps Project

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Making Downtown Accessible for All

The City of Mountain View is moving forward with the SB-1 Streets Project – Castro Street Curb Ramps Project as part of its commitment to long-term sustainability, safe mobility, and an inclusive Downtown that is accessible for everyone.

This project will upgrade non-compliant curb ramps and median pathways along Castro Street—from Fairmont Avenue to California Street—to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. These improvements will make it easier and safer for all community members, including people using wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles, to navigate Downtown.

In addition, the crosswalks will be upgraded for greater visibility, improving safety along this heavily traveled corridor that connects the Caltrain and VTA stations, major roadways like Central Expressway and El Camino Real, and the Downtown pedestrian mall.

Construction will be carefully coordinated to minimize disruption, and businesses will remain open throughout the project. The City encourages the community to continue visiting and supporting Downtown businesses during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the timeline?

Where is the project happening?

What impacts should I expect?

Impacts:

Sidewalk closures with pedestrian detours
Street closures with vehicular detours
Periodic construction noise, including jack-hammering (expected in short, 1-hour intervals)
Minor construction dust and debris near active work areas

Mitigation Measures:

Advance notice: “No Parking / Tow Away” signs will be posted at least 72 hours in advance.
Access maintained: Driveway access will remain open throughout construction.
Clear detours: Pedestrian and vehicle detour routes will be posted in advance.
Clean up: The contractor will provide regular street sweeping, control dust and litter, maintain a clean worksite, and ensure safe disposal of materials.
Minimized disruption: Zara Construction will make every effort to maintain traffic flow and reduce noise and dust impacts.

When will work take place?

How is this project funded?

This project is funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. In recognition of decades worth of inadequate resources to maintain and improve our local and state transportation infrastructure the Legislature and Governor passed and signed into law SB 1. This will fund critical projects in Mountain View to make road safety improvements, fill potholes, ease traffic congestion, repair local streets and roads, bridges and overpasses and increase mobility options through transit enhancements and improved pedestrian infrastructure.

Who do I contact with questions or concerns?