Construction Completed At 3 Redwood City Grade Crossings

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Caltrain has completed safety improvements at three grade crossings in Redwood City for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Caltrain, in coordination with the City of Redwood City, worked to improve safety at Whipple Avenue, Main Street and Broadway.

At Whipple Avenue, new signal cantilever and pedestrian gates; new sidewalks and ramps; and new pavement markings and striping were installed. At Broadway, new pedestrian gates have been installed along with new pavement markings. At Main Street new fencing, pedestrian gates, and pavement markings were added. Crews had been working since mid-February on the project.

“I am very pleased that Caltrain has completed safety improvements at three grade crossings in downtown Redwood City,” said Jeff Gee, a Redwood City Councilman and Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Director. “Earlier this year, the Council adopted Vision Zero, an initiative to make our streets safer, and to increase mobility for all. These improvements align with the Council’s vision to reduce traffic accidents, and to make our streets safer for everyone that wants to live, work and visit Redwood City. Thank you Caltrain.”

“Downtown Redwood City is a popular destination and transit hub that attracts tens of thousands of people. Caltrain's grade crossing improvements will go a long way towards ensuring that people are safe when they cross the tracks, whether they are traveling by foot, bike or car,” said Redwood City Mayor Ian Bain.

— SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY: Caltrain / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone