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Enhanced Crossing Strategy

Rail crossing safety improvements involving delineators, solar lights, markings, and anti-intrusion mats.

Current status
Phase 1
Location
Colorado Avenue and Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near Colorado Avenue and Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
Map of Colorado Avenue and Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA

  1. November 10, 2025 update

    Council discussed the strategy's safety benefits in connection with pursuing quad gates and a quiet zone; staff indicated a potentially accelerated 36-month timeline if funding and agreements are secured.

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  2. May 27, 2025 crossing-alternatives and evaluation update

    Staff stated that Phase 1 will produce eight alternatives and Phase 2 will narrow them to two. The next phase is expected to emphasize tunnel combinations, while studying opportunities for a protected separated bike lane on the San Antonio Road overpass.

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