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8.B. - Page 33 of 70 <br />Redwood City Transit Center Redesign Study <br />Summary Report <br />Conclusions <br />Based on the analyses and the conceptual design studies <br />conducted as part of the study, as well as the input received <br />from the stakeholders (Caltrain, SamTrans, and nearby <br />property owners/businesses) and the general public, <br />redesigning the Redwood City Downtown Transit Center is <br />feasible and realistic from a physical site planning and <br />functional standpoint. All the proposed redesign options <br />would result in a more efficient operation. Space can be <br />created for bus layovers, bus -pedestrian conflicts can be <br />reduced, and areas can be enlarged for activities that will <br />enliven the Transit Center. The improved Transit Center <br />would fulfill the vision of the Downtown Precise Plan, <br />becoming an integral part of the urban fabric which makes <br />up the Downtown area, and reinforcing its role as a vibrant <br />regional transit hub. <br />In summary, this study has identified short term and long <br />term improvement concepts for the Transit Center. The key <br />findings include: <br />■ The concepts identified will result in a more efficient <br />operation of the bus station: <br />• Increased bus berthing capacity to address future <br />needs including space for bus layovers <br />• Reduction of bus -pedestrian conflicts addressing <br />current safety concerns <br />■ Pedestrian access and circulation from the <br />surrounding areas and across the Caltrain tracks can <br />be improved for better transit access and better <br />connection to the portions of the downtown on either <br />sides of the tracks <br />■ Public areas can be enlarged for activities that will <br />enliven the Transit Center <br />Redevelopment of the immediate surrounding areas <br />will be encouraged <br />A key decision will be whether or not to relocate the Transit <br />Center to the Perry Street site. Investments should be limited <br />until the status of the Caltrain Business Plan, high-speed rail, <br />and the Dumbarton Rail Corridor project are better <br />understood. <br />Near Term Actions <br />In order to continue to advance the project the following <br />near-term actions are recommended: <br />1. Continue to work closely with Caltrain and <br />SamTrans to implement elements of the short-term <br />plan and to plan for future changes such as <br />Dumbarton Rail Corridor project. <br />Smith <br />576 <br />