Fed Up With Traffic On The Dumbarton Corridor?

From Union City: If you are a Dumbarton Corridor commuter, come learn about future rail options that could take you out of your car and decrease your commute time.

SamTrans will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm at the Mark Green Sports Center to present a study that identifies strategies for relieving traffic congestion along the Dumbarton corridor. After the presentation, members of the public will have the opportunity to meet with SamTrans staff in small group discussions.

One strategy identified in the study is the restoration of the Dumbarton Rail Bridge, which can then provide train service between Redwood City and Union City. The new Dumbarton Rail service could interface with Caltrain, ACE, Capitol Corridor, and BART at Union City BART. This strategy is made possible today with just the construction of track improvements nearby -- work that can be done by coordination among local transportation agencies.

Another strategy recommended by SamTrans are the improvements to Highway 84 that would allow for increased bus service.

The solutions identified in this report can address traffic congestion and create new transit alternatives along the Dumbarton Corridor between Alameda County and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Union City commuters who rely on this corridor are encouraged to participate in the meeting and become informed about transit and rail opportunities that support the Union City Station District.

What: SamTrans holds public meeting on Dumbarton Corridor Study
When: Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mark Green Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd., Union City

Photo courtesy of Union City