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Site Use Potential (p. 1►�j Accessibility Describe the accessibility of the proposed site for the residents in the library service area: Equal Access Discuss the site's accessibility to all parts of the library service area and its location in relationship to the geographic center of the libr service area. Discuss any natural and artificial barriers that may impede access to the site. Redwood Shores is a fairly isolated community that is physically detached from the City of Redwood City. The community ides approximately 2 miles north of Redwood City, along the east side of US 101, while the rest of Redwood City is on the west of US 101, 2 miles to the south. Two freeway exits serve Redwood Shores and are the only two means of ingress and egress Redwood Shores; these are Redwood Shores Parkway and Marine Parkway. The project site was a point of great community involvement. Over a series of 4 open Community Forums, city staff and idents developed criteria for the site. The proposed project site is so conveniently accessible to all within the library service a, that the community members named this site as a "Gateway to Redwood Shores ". Within the geographic area of the service )ulafion, the site is located to the far west of the center. Locating the library at the geographic center might actually become a der to use as it would move the library away from the most heavily used pedestrian and vehicular transportation routes. :ating the library east of the geographic center would create a more restrictive barrier, because of the community's peninsular ipe. All those who travel to and from Redwood Shores use one of two routes in or out, as stated above. Siting the library at gateway enhances its accessibility to everyone in the community. The project site is strategically situated along a primary pedestrian path system that traverses the entire community of iwood Shores. The Belmont Slough, a tidal wetland, provides a physical border that defines the perimeter of Redwood Shores I provides this pathway to the community. This heavily used system of pedestrian pathways enables walkers, runners and yclists to traverse through the community. Approximately 1,100 feet of the path defines the project site's western edge. Not y is the site's accessibility ideal for the residents, but the site is also conveniently located for use by employees of the ghboring office parks, such as Electronic Arts and Oracle. Public Transit Access Number of public transit stops located within 1/4 mile of site: > 4 If public transit is available in the library service area, describe the various public transit access opportunities for the site. If no public transit is available in the library service area, enter "No Public Transit Service." A new bus stop will service the library site at the comer of Marine and Bridge Parkways. This idea was generated in the )munity design process and will be funded by the City of Redwood City. Library users will be able to exit the bus directly onto a �d sidewalk that leads directly to the library entry plaza. Marine Parkway is currently serviced by two SamTrans bus routes, route 260 and express bus NX (Redwood Shores - San icisco). Bus Route 260 stops at Island Drive, which is approximately one - quarter mile away from the site. Additionally, three ;s, which are serviced by Caltrain as shuttles, stop near the proposed site. The Redwood Shores Clipper and the Redwood res Bridge Employer Shuttle provide access from the San Carlos Caltrain Station to various offices along Twin Dolphin Drive, ne Parkway, Bridge Parkway, and the Redwood Shores Parkway. The Redwood Shores Bridge Employer Shuttle stops :tly at the site. Finally, the Oracle Employer Shuttle provides service from the Belmont Caltrain station. These shuttles are free open to the general public. The shuttles operate in the morning before 9 am and after 3 pm. The shuttle stops at the Library at the intersection of Marine Parkway at Bridge Parkway. Version 1.3 (5/30/02) 10