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Rail Underpass Alternatives Project

Planned bicycle and pedestrian rail underpass intended to improve cross-rail connectivity in the Ventura/Midtown area.

Current status
Phase 2 alternatives review
Location
Near El Dorado Avenue and Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near Near El Dorado Avenue and Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA
Map of Near El Dorado Avenue and Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA
  1. December 1, 2025 alternatives and rail committee update

    Staff reported strongest community support for Alternatives A, B, and H, with interest in J, and least support for D, E, and F. The rail committee favored Alternative A; detailed east-side routing and the treatment of the Alma Street crossing remained unresolved.

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