Date of Award

6-2025

Document Type

Thesis - SCU Access Only

Publisher

Santa Clara : Santa Clara University, 2025

Department

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

First Advisor

Hisham Said

Second Advisor

Rachel He

Abstract

The CalTrain Redesign Mountain View Station project aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle traffic efficiency and safety by designing a bypass. The main objective is to enhance traffic flow and reduce safety hazards for commuters at this busy transportation hub. We have identified a key location for the bypass: a pedestrian bridge intersecting Castro Street and the CalTrain tracks.. The scope of this project includes transportation usage analysis, structural design, geotechnical design, BIM project modeling, and construction planning. By improving pedestrian and bicycle traffic flow we anticipate creating a safer environment by reducing casualties. Ethical matters were considered to ensure that the design and construction process does not negatively impact vulnerable populations, including passengers with disabilities, the elderly, or commuters who rely on public transportation. In addition, it is important to account for potential temporary disruptions during construction, such as noise and delays. Mitigating these impacts will be important to minimize inconvenience to the community, while balancing the need for improved infrastructure at the Mountain View Station.

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