Overview

The City of Fremont’s I-680 Sabercat Bridge & Trail (Osgood Road to Mission Boulevard) will build a landmark bicycle and pedestrian gateway into the City of Fremont. The trail will cross the canyon of I-680 currently dividing the Irvington District, East Bay Greenway (EBGW), and future Irvington Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station from the Sabercat Historical Park, Ohlone College, and Fremont Hills. Additionally, the project will create a bicycle/pedestrian connection over or under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)/BART tracks.

Marked by an architecturally significant bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-680, this project will create a safe and convenient Class I multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path forging a critical link in Fremont’s city-wide cycling and pedestrian network, enhancing connectivity through and to the Irvington District.

Objectives

Project Need

• The existing bikeway network lacks a direct, comfortable route connecting the Irvington Town Center, EBGW, and future Irvington BART Station to the Sabercat Historical Park, Ohlone College, and East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) areas.
• The existing available bikeways are on arterial roadways that carry significant traffic volumes, creating conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians, and automobiles.
• The Irvington District anticipates growth and revitalization consistent with the Irvington Community Plan in Fremont’s General Plan.

Project Benefits

• Increased Access to Regional Transit and the future Irvington BART station
• Enhanced Regional Trail Connectivity between the EBGW, Sabercat Historical Park, and EBRPD trails in the Fremont Hills
• Improved Safety for Irvington District residents, employees, and students
• Supports California’s Environmental Goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Features

Additional Landmark Potential

A paleontological museum is proposed as a standalone project integrated into the I-680 Sabercat Bridge & Trail. The proposed Museum would be built between I-680 and Osgood Road and will highlight the paleontological importance of the Irvington District and the Bell Quarry area. Read more about the proposed Irvingtonian Fossil Museum here.

Schedule

The current schedule and scope of work is based on available funding to complete preliminary engineering design; secure environmental clearance for the project; and final design.

The project is generally divided into the following phases:

1. Existing Sabercat Trail Improvements

2a. Relocate Existing I-680 Toll & Guide Signs

2b. Sabercat Trail Extension from Osgood Road over I-680 to Sabercat Historical Park

3. Pine Street Trail Improvements from Ibero Way to Mission Blvd.

4. Environmental Clearance Only - Blacow Road to Osgood Road and UPRR/BART Overhead

5. Environmental Clearance Only - North Segment Trail to Irvington BART Station

6. Environmental Clearance Only – Future Paleontological Museum

Schedule for Phase 1 - Existing Sabercat Trail Improvements:

*Schedule is subject to funding availability. 

Schedule for Phase 2a - Relocate Existing I-680 toll and Guide Signs and Phase 2b - Sabercat Trail Extension from Osgood Road over I-680 to Sabercat Historical Park

Funding

The project is being funded by the State Natural Resources Agency, State Parks and Recreation, and Department of Transportation.

Funding Partners

Contact

Jeanne Suyeishi
Principal Civil Engineer
510-494-4728
Email

If you would like to receive updates on this project, please sign up for our Sabercat Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail, Museum & I-680 Overcrossing Email List.

Additional Documents

• I-680 Sabercat Bridge & Trail (Irvington BART to Ohlone College) 2018 Scoping Report
• Sabercat Trail Project Fact Sheet
• Progress Report to City Council on May 3, 2023
  • Presentation to Council
• Irvingtonian Fossil Museum Fact Sheet
• General Plan Map – Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
• General Plan - Irvington Community Plan Map
• General Plan – Mission San Jose Community Plan
• Bicycle Master Plan – Vision Network
• Pedestrian Master Plan – Hetch Hetchy Trail

Environmental Clearance 

View the Courtesy Notice of Public Hearing for Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration -  2/15/2022 City Council Meeting.

Community Engagement

Information from Virtual Community Meeting #3:

We held our third Sabercat Trail Extension Project Public Meeting on June 2, 2021. The City is advancing the design and environmental study of this project together with Caltrans’ oversight. The City has incorporated community input in its identification of the preferred I-680 Overcrossing bridge aesthetic design concept. Additionally, the City has acted on many of the public’s concerns, such as reviewing additional alignment options, disposition of the existing trail and engaging other City departments to reaffirm a commitment to safe park use for all.

• Meeting #3 Presentation Slides
• Meeting #3 Summary
• Meeting #3 Recording

Comments regarding the presentation from community meeting #2 were considered. The primary themes were listed and addressed in the Frequently Ask Questions, which have been recently updated to reflect recent progress.

The figure above illustrates the Conceptual Project layout where the proposed Class I Bicycle and Pedestrian path extension is denoted in three sections and the grade-separated overcrossing bridges are represented as dashed lines.

Information from Virtual Community Meeting #2:

We had our second Sabercat Trail Extension Project Public Meeting on October 22, 2020.

• Senator Bob Wieckowski’s Welcome Message
• Meeting #2 Presentation Slides
• Meeting #2 Summary
• Meeting #2 Recording

Comments regarding the presentation from community meeting #2 were considered. The primary themes were listed and addressed in the Frequently Ask Questions, which have been recently updated to reflect recent progress.

Information from Virtual Community Meeting #1:

The first Sabercat Trail Extension Project Public Meeting was held on June 24, 2020.

• Meeting #1 Presentation Slides
• Meeting #1 Summary
• Meeting #1 Recording

Survey/Comment period for Community Meeting #1 has concluded.

• Public Survey Results
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

We will continue to post project development updates and future opportunities to provide your review and comments so please monitor the website if you are interested.

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