Regional Iron Horse Trail double‑tracking moves toward design milestones, commission hears

Commissioner Ryan Fontellis updated the commission on regional planning for the Iron Horse Trail and a San Ramon double‑tracking pilot on Sept. 28. Fontellis said planners have been discussing trail connections north of Danville and that the pilot had reached about 65% design—an important milestone that allows further work to proceed.

"They hit that 65% design mark, which is kinda like the threshold you need to continue to move forward with that," Fontellis said. He explained the double‑tracking concept (separate pedestrian and bicycle paths) and said Danville will watch how design and operations play out regionally, particularly at crossings and raised crosswalks that are beginning to be installed this month. Fontellis suggested county and council discussions may yield future funding to extend double tracking toward the Danville area.