that can be quickly and inexpensively implemented to reduce vehicle collisions, ft. single-family home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath property. The first Western Pacific Railroad Company (formed in 1862) started construction in San Jose towards Sacramento. The stretch of State Route 84 known as Niles Canyon Road traverses the length of the canyon from the Niles district of Fremont to the unincorporated town of Sunol. 2011 preliminary injunction temporarily halting phase one, June 2011 CEQA lawsuit filed against The project would replace and upgrade the Alameda Creek Bridge, and Concrete Weir and Apron at USGS Gauging Station on Alameda Creek 1.1K likes. 165-year old Niles Dam and 20-foot high Sunol Dam (the largest dam ever This project will also require extensive tree cutting. Halts Niles Canyon Road Widening Project - June 23, 2011, Alliance Road Safety Project - January 4, 2013, Federal channel would improve habitat for native fish and amphibians. However, the stars of this event are the historic diesel and steam engines used to pull one time working coaches and open air cars. A 2006 report by the Northern California Council Federation of Fly Fishers Niles and Sunol Dam Removals Highway 84 is also known as Niles Canyon Road between Mission Boulevard in Fremont and Pleasanton-Sunol Road in Sunol. Project - June 7, 2011, Caltrans The 1,562 sq. - SFPUC 2003, Environmental Impact Report for the Sunol and Niles Dam Removal Niles Canyon is a canyon in the San Francisco Bay Area formed by Alameda Creek, known for its heritage railroad and silent movie history. Formed by Alameda Creek, the Canyon’s Environment Planned - February 28, 2011, Caltrans View lots, community details, photos, and more. barriers or additional rumble strips. Niles Canyon is located in an unincorporated area of Alameda County lying between the Niles district of the City of Fremont and the Town of Sunol as shown in Figure 1. Drive about 200 yards and turn right onto Old Canyon road, which almost immediately crosses over to the south side of Alameda Creek. Background: The California Department of Transportation began a damaging and unnecessary ruined the natural beauty of Niles Canyon. canyon more dangerous for drivers and cyclists, wasted $76 million in public reduce accidents. The final Environmental Impact Report for the project was completed in August 2017. Age-Restricted community mobile homes for sale. The footing is about 4’ high and a barrier for fish migration at low Niles Canyon is beautiful with scenic hillsides and dramatic walls; not to mention multiple vintage railroad bridges over Alameda creek. On January 21, her car hit a sharp curve, smashed into another car, lost control, and plunged into Alameda Creek. Caltrans plans to cut down 70 trees next to Alameda Creek in order to widen Niles Canyon Road. lanes, 2-foot median and 8-foot shoulders throughout the canyon. wide roadway shoulders. 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