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BACKGROUND EI Camino Real in Redwood City is an existing state highway (Highway 82) operated by Caltrans, and major north -south transportation corridor serving the Bay Area Peninsula. Over time, it has evolved into an auto -oriented thoroughfare with inconsistent facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, businesses, and residents. While a small segment of the Corridor streetscape has been improved, the facilities are not connected and create an unattractive area for most users. In addition, businesses tend to be spread out along the Corridor and are generally auto -oriented. Many people who use the corridor express concerns with traffic and safety. In January of 2016, Council directed staff to initiate the EI Camino Real Corridor Plan to establish a cohesive plan that knits together the various zoning designations, weaves in community benefits, and supports existing businesses. The Plan objectives were to: § Create a friendlier place for the people who live and work here: parents, kids, commuters, homeowners, renters, and local businesses; § Improve the streetscape for a complete street design to promote walking, transit, bicycling, and economic development; § Improve the Corridor's relationship with the Caltrain station, Downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods; § Develop strategies to address development challenges, such as small, narrow, and shallow lots with different ownership; § Incorporate community benefits, such as strategies for affordable housing; § Provide a comprehensive business retention and development strategy, focusing on small businesses; and Identify financing mechanisms and phasing recommendations to implement public improvements. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS The City and its consultant team, led by Dyett & Bhatia, have completed the draft Plan based on an extensive community outreach process and technical studies, as described below and in the "Public Notification and Outreach" section: Materials The team researched and prepared a number of technical studies, which were presented throughout the process to inform and guide decisions. Below is a summary of key materials and studies: 1. Existing Conditions Reports: