Politics & Government
City Council to Send Letter to Caltrain in Opposition of Cutting Service
The station could close as soon as this summer as Caltrain attempts to close a $30 million budget gap.
The is among others on the Peninsula that face closure as Caltrain tries to bridge a $30 million budget gap, but there will be a chance next month for residents to speak their peace before a decision is made.
And Council member Christine Wozniak is urging Belmont residents to do just that.
"If you use Caltrain, or plan on using Caltrain, please write to the Joint Powers Board," Wozniak said at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
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The City Council agreed to write a letter on Tuesday night to the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board in opposition of Caltrain's proposed service reduction, though Mayor Coralin Feierbach said the letter likely won't make a difference.
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, which governs Caltrain, will use its March 3 meeting to decide on declaring a fiscal emergency that would enable the board to enact a combination of fare increases, station closures and service reductions.
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Some of the changes could include eliminating all weekend train service; stopping service south of San Jose; closing stations in South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, Belmont and Santa Clara; and cutting weekday service in half -- to just 48 trains.
The proposed changes would go into effect July 2.
Bay City News Service contributed to this report.
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