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The City understands that SAMTRANS is in the process of initiating the next steps for review of the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study, and that there will be a number of opportunities to have certain topics considered and reviewed in the future. These discussions have direct bearing on key transportation initiatives in Redwood City, including our Citywide Transportation Study, Streetcar Study, Transit Center Study, and Whipple Avenue Grade Separation Study. Because of this, the City suggests the following topics be included in the scope for the next phase of work for the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study: • Determine the feasibility of a bicycle-pedestrian corridor from East Palo Alto to Redwood City along the rail right-of-way. • Examine the impacts of a rail shuttle on the roadway network and the Redwood City transit center. It should also determine how this service would be compatible with future streetcar service in Redwood City. • Consider the impact of grade separation and/or street closures required to accommodate tracks for Dumbarton Rail. Currently, two Redwood City transit center alternatives anticipate the rail shuttle. One alternative includes an elevated platform at the current station location, while the other moves the station one block north to accommodate four tracks side by side. These alternatives would affect existing at-grade rail crossings, and therefore the scope of the Dumbarton Corridor Study should address these issues. . For example, street closures could result in traffic impacts at adjacent intersections as well as increase Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). • Ensure that future plans improve connections from the East Bay to major Redwood City employment centers (Downtown, Pacific Shores, and Redwood Shores). Reimbursement Request The City requests full reimbursement of staff and consultant time while supporting, reviewing and providing input on the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor study. The City also requests reimbursement of construction costs associated with required changes to the Redwood City Transit Center and connections to the Transit Center (bicycle, pedestrian, etc.), that must be constructed to accommodate the new rail service. On behalf of the Council, thank you for the consideration of our requests and for all the work you do to improve our region’s transportation system. If you have further questions, you or your staff may reach out to Jessica Manzi, Transportation Manager, at (650)780-7372 or jmanzi@redwoodcity.org. Sincerely, Ian Bain, Mayor c: City Council Redwood City City Council and City Manager Carlos Martinez, City of East Palo Alto City Council and City Manager Alex McIntyre, City of Menlo Park Board of Supervisors and County Manager John Maltbie, San Mateo County 6.1.D. - Page 6