Mini-High Platform Project

Overview

The Mini-High Platform Project will install 14 new accessible ramps (known as mini-highs) at 8 stations to provide reliable and accessible service to individuals who use a wheelchair, mobility device or are unable to use the train stairs. 

The 13 stations include: Bayshore, Burlingame, Hayward Park, Belmont, California Avenue, San Antonio, Lawrence and Tamien. Passengers in need of mobility assistance currently use manual wayside lifts at these stations to board the train. These current lifts require ongoing maintenance and impact train schedules. 

Caltrain is committed to expanding meaningful access to the system. Caltrain adopted an Equity, Connectivity, Recovery & Growth Policy, and is committed to the planning and implementation of station projects that expand and facilitate access for riders with disabilities.

Additionally, the installation of these station improvements will provide benefits to all Caltrain riders as it will reduce dwell time, improving performance and the overall passenger experience.

Work will include the installation of the precast platforms. To complete the installations, there will be some drilling into the existing platform as well as connections of an electrical grounding system. Please note the shelter at Belmont Station will be relocated on the platform for the permanent installation of the mini-high.

Work at each station is anticipated to take around a week. We are allocating designated areas within stations and parking lots for contractors. While some inconveniences to patrons are anticipated, the majority of the work will be scheduled during nighttime to minimize potential disruption. Work will utilize light equipment such as air compressors.We don’t anticipate noise disruption as no heavy demolition will occur. Please note, unintended scheduling changes may occur.

Total project cost $4.186 million. 

Funding:

  • TA
  • Federal
  • Contract Award: January 2024
  • Construction: Spring 2024 to End of 2024
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