"Blossom Hill" is the name of the small hill that rises up underneath - you guessed it - Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos. That particular stretch of the long road where the hill heaves upward is a dangerous one for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, and folks on rollerblades especially (and is no fun for drivers of large vehicles or new drivers either). There is no sidewalk, and the white line that marks the edge of the road goes into a hill on one side and a cliff on the other for a few dozen yards.

Jim just came in from a drive over that patch of Blossom Hill Road and was amazed to see a rollerblader carrying a hockey stick skating down the middle of the road. (In fairness, there is no "side of the road" there.)  I know it's inconvenient to go down Camino del Cerro and through the "Blossom" streets to get over to Union Avenue, but it would be a lot safer than being in the middle of the flow of traffic. It's a far safer "bike route" or route for people on foot or in self-propelled vehicles of any kind.

What Would It Cost to Build A Sidewalk Along the Dangerous Part of Blossom Hill Road?

I've often wondered what it would cost to get a sidewalk put in along that part of the road. A similar problem exists in Saratoga as Highway 9 goes into the town but they put a raised sidewalk into the hill. (I'm sure it's not cheap.) For the safety of everyone, I'd love to see an improvement made there. And I'd like to know if this issue has ever been considered. If not, it's time we talked about it.

Anyone who's more politically involved than I am - do you know the scoop on this hazardous section of road?  Your comments and feedback are welcomed and appreciated.