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Palo Alto Council backs quad‑gate quiet‑zone plan for Caltrain crossings, directs staff to pursue funding
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to pursue four‑quadrant gate systems at key Caltrain crossings to enable a quiet zone, directing staff to secure funding and coordinate with Caltrain and regulatory agencies on design and timeline.
The Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved staff recommendations to pursue four‑quadrant gate systems at the Churchill, Meadow and Charleston Caltrain crossings as the primary measure to establish a quiet zone along the corridor. The action, taken Nov. 10, directs transportation staff to pursue funding, coordinate design and permitting with Caltrain and state/federal regulators, and bring back implementation details and schedule options to council.
Senior transportation engineer Rippan Bhatia summarized alternatives studied by staff and…
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