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DXETT & BHATZA. Urban and Regional Planners The purpose of this study is threefold; 1. Understand and help visualize the scale of HSR infrastructure within the Downtown context. This is primarily a graphic exercise to visualize the scale of both the aerial and open trench alignment options within the context of existing buildings and the street network in Down- town. 2. Outline the implications --in the form of pros and cons for the open trench and aerial structure options proposed for the Redwood City segment. This evaluation provides the basis for whether the City should support a below- ground (open trench) or above - ground (aer- ial structure) HSR design. Key issues to be evaluated include rights-of-way and impacts to surrounding development; land use and urban design potential adjacent to and within the rail right-of -way, noise /vibration impacts, connectivity, construction timeframe, and community livability. Short and long term impacts will be examined as they relate to these Issues. 3. Analyze the potential economic and land use impacts of a HSR station to help the City de- temilne whether it should consider hosting a station Downtown. This analysis will examine, from a big picture perspective, potential land use and economic impacts of a high speed rail station. Economic benefits and impacts will be addressed in particular, along with land use, development intensity, station parking, and connectivity -- particularly regarding the "lastmile" connections once people arrive atthe station. The results of the study will be incorporated in a report, and also presented to the Ad -hoc City Council committee for the HSR or the full body of the City Council, The study will serve as a reference point for additional detailed studies or decision-making by the Council. Scope of Wort. TASK 1: DEFINE PROJECT AND REVIEW BACKGROUND MATERIAL • Review background research, including latest CHSRA documentation (e.g. right -of -way information, station design and program requirements, ridership statistics, and noise pro- jections), and Redwood City vision documents, policies and regulations (e.g. Draft Gen- eral Plan, Draft Downtown Precise Flan). It is expected that if there are any questions that arise, the HSR engineering team will be able to provide answers. • Refine research questions. To fulfill the objectives cited above, we will develop refine the questions thatwill assess whatthe Citycan expect from HSR. These may Include: _ -- What are the benefits and drawbacks of an aerial structure versus a trench design? - Are there differences in short term vs. long -term benefits /detriments of the two op- tions? - How will the station affect Redwood City's Downtown? -- What types ofnew development opportunities may result from a HSR station? — What are the potential impacts ofparking, transit, and station infrastructure? Meeting: Meedng with City staff Avduci; Memo on refined research questions