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G.1T: 2. Improvements to the Union Pacific Rail Line from Chestnut Street to the Port of Redwood Citv. This right -of -way has been identified as a joint bus /rail /pedestrian facility for easy access from the Bayfront (and potential Ferry terminal) to the Downtown and Caltrain terminal. The acquisition, design, and use agreements for this right -of -way will have to be funded through a combination of sources. Estimated cost is $8 million. 3. Caltrain Plannino and Station Improvements. The upgrading of Caltrain track facilities is underway with the expectation that trains will be running faster and eventually more often. The ultimate design for facilities in Downtown Redwood City has not been determined. There has been discussion of building grade separations, raising the tracks, lowering the tracks, or doing nothing. Any of these design options have a significant impact on the downtown. The completion of the retail /cinema project and ultimate recovery from the recession will create development potential in the downtown. Without a plan for the heavily used rail corridor, each new project might limit our design options. Without preparing a plan for the corridor, our only option might be to leave the facility as is. That might be an unacceptable alternative for the future. In order to do an extensive study on alternatives, it is expected that the cost would be in the range of $500,000. This type of study would be of interest to several cities along the Caltrain right -of -way. 4. Interim Woodside Road /Broadwav Intersection Improvements. Even though there is an expectation that the entire interchange will be rebuilt, it will be many years away. As an interim improvement, the Broadway/Woodside Road (Route 84) intersection should be improved. This intersection is negatively affecting the flow of traffic along Woodside Road and on the interchange. With improvements to signals, turn lanes, and freeway on- ramps, a temporary improvement in traffic capacity can be made. In order to make sure these projects are evaluated by the TA and C /CAG, the staff has filled out and sent in the "Project Application Form" for each of the four projects. Should the project list change based on Council action, we will forward those results immediately to the TA and C /CAG. Alternatives None at this time, unless the City Council makes changes to the project list. Fiscal Impact The direct fiscal impact to the City is undetermined at this time. Each of these projects will probably require some local funding to get them moving forward. Local funds for these projects could come from developer mitigation or traffic impact fees. Z,oel/Patterson / /Manager, Engineering and Construction nice Liedstrand Community Development Services Director i E verett City Manager JP: ss s4ibraryfjoel /council Measure A Projects -2-