Guidelines for Developers, Contractors, and Agencies

The Brochure "Construction Along Trails - Temporary Closure Process" describes the responsibilities when a project requires a closure of a trail reach for safety purposes.  When closing a trail within the City of San José, a developer, contractor, and/or agency must:

1.  Indicate trail on project plans, segment to be closed, closure signage, and schedule.  Short-term closures should avoid holidays, weekends and commute hours.

2.  Submit plans per the "Routing Plans" section of the brochure.

3.  Upon approval, contact the Trail Program Manager with closure information for posting.  See "Resources" on the back page of the brochure.

4.  Install notice and detour signage at least two weeks before closure.  The Contractor is to provide standard construction pedestrian and bicycle detour signs that adhere to specifications of Sign M4-9a of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Chapter 6F Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices:

 

In addition City staff will prepare a notice that includes project information and a map showing the work area location, the portion of the trail to be closed, and the detour route (see sample below):

 

5.  Click here to notify the Trail Program Manager of any closure and/or detour changes for Web Site posting.