Palo Alto Rail Corridor Study

Document Description: The proposal is the approval of the Rail Corridor Study and incorporation of the Vision Statement into the Comprehensive Plan. No development is proposed. The Study outlines specific policy recommendations to achieve the vision for the rail corridor area, including strategies related to circulation, land use and urban design improvements. The Rail Corridor Study was initiated the City Council to evaluate land use, transportation and urban design elements of the rail corridor in Palo Alto, particularly in response to potential improvements to fixed rail services along the Caltrain tracks.

Contact Information: Elena Lee
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650 617 3196

Cities: Palo Alto
Counties: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Corridor between El Camino Real & Alma St., from northern to southern terminus of city
Zip: 94301-06
Total Acres: 1000
Parcel #: Various
State Highways: Hwy 82
Railways: Caltrain
Schools: Various
Waterways: Matadero, Dry and Adobe Creeks

Review Period Start: 5/25/2012
Review Period End: 6/25/2012
Development Type: Other (Rail Corridor Study/land use & transportation policies)
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Sewer Capacity Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Air Resources Board, Transportation Projects California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol California Public Utilities Commission Caltrans, District 4 Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3 Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 Resources Agency