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8.A. - Page 17 of 28 Attachment A: Activities Whipple Avenue Grade Separation Study (JPB, City) Summary The Whipple Avenue Grade Separation Study ("Grade Separation Study") is a feasibility -level study to generate two to three preferred alternatives for grade separations in Redwood City. The Study will consider all at -grade crossings (Whipple Avenue, Brewster Avenue, Broadway, Maple Street, Main Street and Chestnut Street) to establish a long-term strategy for grade separations. Grade separations would increase safety and decrease anticipated future traffic delays due to growth, more frequent Caltrain service following corridor electrification, and future high-speed rail service. The Grade Separation Study builds upon previously completed studies, updating them with current traffic and site conditions. Goals • Develop a long-term grade separation strategy for Redwood City that identifies which crossings to separate and how the work should be phased. • Community selects a preferred alternative(s) for grade separations. Outcomes • Produce conceptual design plans that can be used to gain community consensus around a preferred alternative for grade separations. • Produce a comprehensive project study report (PSR). Key Decisions or Technical Work Needed to Advance • Identify station location (dependent on service planning work, constructability and phasing) • Determine the number of tracks in Downtown • Establish footprint required for Dumbarton transit service Funding The study is funded with $750,000 in Measure A funds and $100,000 in local matching funds. Timeline Initial community meeting anticipated in spring 2020 with a future meeting in fall 2020 and ultimate completion in mid -2021. The schedule may be modified depending on technical studies from the Station Visioning and Concept Planning as well as community work on the Transit District Plan. REV: 05-07-2020 PR ATTY/AGR.2020.071/SMCTA and JPB (Page 12 of 23) 180