"Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor from East Palo Alto to Redwood City into a bus-only route could allow developers to build seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton."
"Councilwoman Elizabeth Lewis called it a very serious issue, stating, 'We just cannot put our residents at risk.'"
"SamTrans Planning Director Millie Tolleson mentioned that they don't have any proposed stops yet, but alternatives will be ready this summer."
"The rule of thumb for projects like this is to have a stop every quarter to a half mile, according to Tolleson."
The Dumbarton Rail Corridor is proposed to be converted into a bus-only route, potentially allowing for seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton. Atherton officials express strong opposition to this plan, particularly if it includes a stop in their city, which would activate Senate Bill 79. This bill permits taller buildings near transit stops. The City/County Association of Governments has communicated with state representatives to prevent the project from triggering SB79. SamTrans is planning the bus route but has not yet determined specific stops or costs.
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