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Page 4 of 10 Iron Horse Trail and the proposed construction of the Valley Link Rail Station. These improvements are not contingent upon the site’s redevelopment as outlined in the scenarios (i.e., they are planned independently of the site's redevelopment); however, they have been taken into account in evaluating site opportunities and constraints, as well as in the overall site planning. Iron Horse Trail Improvements Starting in early 2026, BART will improve the Iron Horse Trail segment at the station with a two-way bicycle track that would be separated from vehicle traffic and from the pedestrian sidewalk, pedestrian-scale lighting, improved lighting under the freeway and elevated BART structures, additional secure bicycle parking, wayfinding and signage, landscaping and storm water management features, safety and security features, a small park/plaza/gateway treatment at the transition to the Iron Horse Trail to the north, and public art. To facilitate and encourage bicycle access to the station, the bike lanes along Owens Drive will be striped to allow bicyclists to cross the street more efficiently at the existing signalized intersection. Valley Link Station Construction of the Valley Link Rail line would provide a rail connection between the subject BART station (and therefore the Tri-Valley and greater Bay Area) and the San Joaquin Valley. A new aerial station platform would be constructed, along with pedestrian access, including stairs, elevators, and escalators. Currently, the anticipated timeframe for the construction of the Valley Link station is 2028. Attachment 2 to this report provides additional detail regarding the site’s existing conditions, planned improvements, and constraints. DISCUSSION Process to Date As mentioned in this report, the City’s Housing Element identifies the site for housing and, as part of an implementation program, calls for the preparation of a concept plan to facilitate the future construction of housing on the site. To date, the project team has initiated this process and conducted preliminary analysis in the form of an evaluation of civil engineering constraints, a market assessment to understand the potential for complementary non-residential uses, and an assessment of other opportunities and constraints as described above. The project team has drafted goals and objectives (discussed further below) that would be incorporated into the final concept plan. Additionally, due to the collaborative nature of the project, BART, as the property owner, and the City have signed an MOU to formalize the cooperation between the two agencies for this effort. The site scenarios presented at this City Council meeting were shared at a Community Meeting on September 17 and with the Planning Commission at its October 22 meeting. Feedback from both is summarized below. Community Meeting, September 17, 2025 The City, in collaboration with the project team, hosted a virtual Community Meeting on September 17, 2025, to provide the general public with an introduction to the project and solicit feedback on the site-reuse options. While attendance at the meeting was low despite outreach, the project team anticipates that interest in the project will increase as more materials are drafted, circulated, and discussed at public meetings. Feedback received from attendees of the Page 110 of 399