What:
Caltrain, in cooperation with the City of San Mateo, will host a celebratory event to break ground on the long-anticipated 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project that will raise the tracks and slightly lower the ground (grade separate) at E. 25th Avenue in San Mateo.
When:
1 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Where:
31st Avenue @ Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
Who:
Speakers for the program will include:
- State Senator Jerry Hill
- San Mateo Mayor David Lim
- San Mateo City Councilmember Maureen Freschet
- Redwood City Councilmember and Caltrain Board Chair Jeff Gee (emcee)
- California High Speed Rail Authority Interim Chief Executive Officer Tom Fellenz
- San Mateo City Manager Larry Patterson
Why:
The 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project is designed to improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians, and it will reduce local traffic congestion in San Mateo. In addition, the project will provide an opportunity to complete east-west street connections at 28th and 31st Avenues. As part of the project improvements, Caltrain will build a new elevated Hillsdale Station located at E. 28th Avenue. The new station will offer updated amenities and will allow for better safety and reduced traffic.
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