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From: Hartnett, Jim To: Council -Diane Howard Cc: Bouchard, Michelle; Petty. Sebastian; Ledezma, Paola Subject: Sequoia Station Redevelopment Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:41:39 PM Attachments: imaae002.Dna CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Dear Madam Mayor: We are reaching out to share our support for the Sequoia Station redevelopment, which we understand will be discussed further at the February 8 council meeting. We want to emphasize how important the dedication of land included in Lowe's proposal is to Caltrain and transit needs and opportunities in Redwood City. The land dedication is a critical step that enables the long term build out of the Caltrain system by creating necessary space that will accommodate both the development of a new "hub" station in Downtown Redwood City as well the grade separation of the rail corridor through the downtown. Preserving space for future station expansion and grade separations will also provide the certainty needed to allow Caltrain, SamTrans and the City to advance orderly and detailed planning of the future station and associated transit and access facilities including bus facilities, bike and pedestrian connections and parking. In 2019, after years of work and community outreach, Caltrain's Board - adopted a 2040 Service Vision that calls for the expansion of rail service along the corridor. This Vision is centered around a four -track mid - peninsula station that allows for transfers between express and local trains. Because of its supportive land uses, densities and potential future Dumbarton connection, Caltrain staff strongly believes that Downtown Redwood City is best suited for this proposed new hub. In addition to improving the regional transit system as a whole, locating