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ACTION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026
The Rail Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room
and by virtual teleconference at virtual teleconference at 2:30 P.M.
Present In-Person: Councilmember Burt, Councilmember Lauing, Councilmember Lythcott-
Haims
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comment
Verbal Updates on Interagency Activities
A. Caltrain
B. VTA.
C. City Staff
Agenda Items
1. Alma Street-Charleston Road Railroad Crossing Near-Term Section 130 Safety Improvement
Project
MOTION: Councilmember Lauing moved, seconded by Councilmember Lythcott Haims, to
recommend the City Council direct staff to move forward with the proposed near-term safety
improvements to the Alma Street and Charleston Road Railroad Crossing, including direction to
complete final design plans, environmental analysis, project specifications, and engineering cost
estimates for construction.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
ACTION MINUTES
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Rail Committee Meeting
Action Minutes: 5/12/2026
2. Initial Review of the Technical Activities that Informed the 15% Design Development for the
Grade Separations at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road
NO ACTION TAKEN
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M.