Rancho San Antonio Multimodal Access Project

Next Steps

The study recommendations were scored and weighted on a series of factors to develop three sets of strategies for implementation. The board authorized the implementation of the first priority set in April 2021. Plans, including scope, schedule, staff resources and budget, are in development for these board approved strategies and many short-term measures are already in place. Sign up for our email list above to receive updates on these programs.

Carpool Restricted Lot Pilot – Collect baseline data and develop carpool policy and model.

• Beginning in August 2022, the lower equestrian lot (Coyote Trail trailhead) was reserved for carpools of three or more individuals on weekends and holidays. ADA-accessible spaces and equestrian trailer parking are not subject to carpool restrictions. This pilot program was completed in November 2023 with the Midpen Board of Directors requesting that staff begin a new project for Rancho San Antonio to evaluate long-term carpool options for the preserve which is set to begin in mid-2024.

Dynamic or Variable Signage – Coordinate with the City of Cupertino and County of Santa Clara to identify locations, sign types, content, and costs.

• Electronic signage was installed in August 2022 to display current parking availability at the preserve entrance. This information is also available on our website so that visitors can check before they leave home.

Bike Facilities – Review existing bicycle facilities at all entrances, including bike racks, lockers, and repair stations and develop specific recommendations and cost for each location.   

• Three additional bike racks have been installed at the Mora Trail entrance, Deer Meadow Trail entrance and the open-air barn at Deer Hollow Farm.
• A bicycle repair station has been installed in the main parking area.

New and Improved Bike Access – Review opportunities to improve bicycle access to preserve entrances and to the bike-accessible trails in the preserve and confirm what bike facilities are potentially feasible in the long-term.

• Bicycle access routes and bike racks are now available on the Rancho San Antonio preserve page.
• Midpen worked with the City of Cupertino to implement bike access improvements along Cristo Rey Drive during the city’s paving project in the summer 2022.

Ride Hail 

• A designated rideshare drop-off/pick up area is now available in front of the restrooms in the main parking area.
• We have partnered with the City of Cupertino on Silicon Valley Hopper (formally Via-Cupertino Shuttle)—an on-demand shared ride service providing transportation to and from Rancho San Antonio from anywhere in Cupertino, Southern Santa Clara, and the Mountain View, Southern Santa Clara and Sunnyvale Caltrain stations.
• On April 24, 2024 the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with implementing a subsidized ride hail program at Rancho San Antonio.

Free or Low-cost Shuttle Service 

• On April 24, 2024 the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with implementing a shuttle program at Rancho San Antonio.