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Explanation of Social Equity Scoring
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An intersection can lie just within or just beyond a social equity priority area boundary. As a result, binary scoring (“in” or “out”) does not consistently reflect whether an intersection serves an identified social equity priority area.
Therefore, we employed an area-weighted proportional allocation approach. The equity data used in this analysis include binary indicators (yes/no) for C/CAG’s Equity Focus Areas, MTC’s Equity Priority Communities, USDOT’s Historically Disadvantaged Communities, and USDOT’s Areas of Persistent Poverty.
The area-weighted allocation approach is applied to each location for each of the four equity indicators. A score is determined based on the percentage of a 100-foot buffer that overlaps with the equity indicator geometry. For example, if 100% of the buffer overlaps with an equity indicator geometry, a score of 1.0 is assigned. If 75% of the buffer overlaps (as shown in Figure 4), a score of 0.75 is assigned.
The area-weighted proportional allocation approach adds granularity to the prioritization process and is recommended over a typical “intersection” approach, which awards the full score to each intersection/roadway segment if the road/intersection touches the equity data indicator and may therefore over-prioritize longer roadway segments.
Figure 4: Example of Area-Weighted Proportional Allocation Approach
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-xx
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE AND CITY/TOWN
LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING VISION
ZERO GOAL AND DESIGNATING SAFETY CORRIDORS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF ATHERTON
WHEREAS, according to data from the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan, 17,317 people have been killed in traffic collisions in California from 2013 through 2017, for an average of 9.5 people per day; and
WHEREAS, from 2018 to 2022, a reported 4 crashes resulted in deaths or severe, life-changing injuries on non-freeway roadways in Atherton; and WHEREAS, one death on Atherton streets is one too many, and Atherton is dedicated to strategies that aim to reduce and eliminate deaths and serious injuries on streets in all jurisdictions countywide; and
WHEREAS, seniors, children, people of color, people with disabilities, people in low-income communities, people walking, and people bicycling face a disproportionate risk of traffic injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Atherton Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) identifies pedestrian and bicyclist safety, nighttime/low light safety, unsignalized intersections on arterial/collector roadways, safety for youth and aging populations, speed-related roadway crashes, and roadways with posted speeds 35mph or higher as emphasis areas for safety improvement; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a public health-based traffic safety strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries using a data-driven, multidisciplinary, and Safe System approach that also increases safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, the Safe System Approach recognizes that while human error will always occur, a system of redundant engineering and non-engineering solutions can reduce crashes and can prevent crashes from causing death or severe injuries; and WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration has made a commitment to eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on the nation's roadways using a Safe System approach to achieve the goals of Vision Zero; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration and State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) grant funding for improving safety requires the preparation and implementation of a systematic approach to improve safety as presented in the Countywide and Town of Atherton LRSP (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has adopted the goal of moving “toward zero deaths” by incorporating the Safe System Approach and using proven effective strategies and countermeasures; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) passed a Vision
Zero policy in 2020 that identified actions to support agencies like the Town of Atherton; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Atherton adopts Vision Zero is its guiding principle for transportation planning, in conjunction with C/CAG adopting this vision at the County level; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Atherton shall pursue the recommended near-and long-term policy, program, and guidelines recommendations identified in the LRSP, with the overriding goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Atherton shall refer to the prioritized locations in the Countywide and Town of Atherton LRSP sections when considering safety improvements, which locations were prioritized including considerations of social equity; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Atherton shall participate in an inter-jurisdictional Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) led by C/CAG, to include staff from constituent jurisdictions along with partner agencies identified in the LRSP; and which will be used to implement the LRSP and integrate the Safe System approach into all aspects of transportation planning and engineering; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town adopts the Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan and the Town of Atherton Local Roadway Safety Plan that summarizes specific recommendations and action items to be taken by the Town of Atherton and partner agencies that will address the listed emphasis areas; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LRSP will be implemented in an equitable manner, accounting for historic inequities in transportation and safety investments across the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Atherton shall develop an annual update and a 3-5 year report on progress toward the Vision Zero goals, tracking process and outcome metrics, and shall present these updates to the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following streets be designated as Safety Corridors:
Alameda de las Pulgas
Marsh Road
Middlefield Road
Oak Grove Avenue
Valparaiso Avenue
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City of Council of the Town of Atherton held on the 20th day of November, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
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Diana Hawkins-Manuelian, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mona G. Ebrahimi, City Attorney
Item No. 7
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE TRAIN
STATION HISTORY MUSEUM
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council receive an update from the Ad Hoc Council Subcommittee responsible for interior design and displays of the Train Station History Museum and provide feedback and direction, as appropriate.
BACKGROUND
In April 2024, the City Council reviewed and provided input into a proposal from the Ad Hoc Subcommittee for design of the interior of the Train Station History Museum, to include a layout and plan for display cases (Attachment 1). Since that time, the Subcommittee has met to develop a plan for the station and train models as well as the surrounding diorama displays that can be provided to display vendors to assist the Town in the creation of the displays. Staff and the Subcommittee narrowed the vendor list down to a model builder (Dave Haehn) and train and display diorama team (Vargas Brothers). Once the Subcommittee reaches a consensus on the final layout for the display cases, staff will work with the vendors to complete the work. At this time, all work is anticipated to be within the Town’s budget for the project.
ANALYSIS
As the Subcommittee works to finalize the plan, the Subcommittee has been unable to reach consensus on a few areas. Specifically, the Subcommittee did not find consensus on the number and type of stations to depict in the display cases. A spreadsheet was created to reflect the discussion (Attachment 2) and to provide to the vendors for direction; but, the Subcommittee still did not find consensus and a second spreadsheet was created for further discussion (Attachment 3).
The Subcommittee met on November 19 to attempt to reach consensus. This item is being held as a placeholder for the November 20 Council Meeting. If the Subcommittee reaches consensus on November 19, the item can be pulled from the Agenda as no Council input is required. However,
Train Station History Museum
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
if the Subcommittee cannot reach consensus, input from the full Council will assist in providing direction to the Subcommittee on the specific issues needing consensus.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:. • Goal Area A – Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
• Goal Area C – Create and Expand the Town Center/Library
POLICY FOCUS
The Policy discussion for this item should revolve around the extent to which the Council wishes to design the display cases in the Train Museum.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. A- Train Station History Proposal
2. B – Model Summaries – Version A
3. C – Model Summaries – Version B
1 Train Station Display Proposal
The Atherton Train Station Museum would incorporate the Train Station Building into the Town Center and create a new public space where visitors can stroll, sit and view displays that tell the story of Atherton’s history with the railroad and train station. The exhibits in the station will:
● Provide short, easily understood descriptions of the history of the train, the station building and the train’s impact on Atherton.
● Provide an interesting, creative display down the center of the station featuring 150 years of evolution of the station and trains.
● Offer a convenient, comfortable location for visitors to view the Atherton Train Video “Tracks of Change” that was produced for Atherton’s Centennial Celebration.
● Provide an outdoor display utilizing the existing schedule display case and outdoor sitting.
Display Areas
The Ad Hoc Train Station Subcommittee recommends, that the Council consider supporting a display that consists of 3 areas inside the station:
1) Free standing displays that tell the story of pre-train Atherton (Native Americans, settlers, the stagecoach days and the building of the SF and SJ Railroad in 1863); 2) Center display that features a train track with model trains that show the history and evolution of the trains, the station, and the riders over time; and 3) Video screen with seating that will show the “Tracks of Change” video.
There are additional wall spaces within the Station that can accommodate other mounted displays or memorabilia cases in the future.
2 Free Standing Displays
At the northern end of the building, is space for three freestanding 2D-displays.
One of the displays would focus on the Ohlone and the colonization up to the grant of Rancho de las Pulgas in 1795.
A second display would focus on the early peninsula wagon and stagecoach era and the impact of the gold rush.
A third display would focus on the launching of the railroad in 1863 and how it transformed the southern peninsula by bringing in many people, launching the cities and large estates and enabling the transportation of goods to San Francisco.
Center Model Train & Track Display
The center of the Museum would contain an encased model train track in the larger G model scale.
The cases would be divided into five (5) time periods starting from the beginning of the train to the close of the station in 2020.
At each station period there is proposed to be a model train engine of that time-period and a model of the train station as it appeared at that time, along with photos and other information and time-appropriate activities for each of those periods. There could be audio triggered by QR code for that station that could be accessed via the visitors iPhone that would play period music and tell the story of that time.
3 Contemplated Time Periods
1) The Flag Stop 1863-1912
The first stop in the display case would depict the first fifty years including a woodburner engine, Fair Oaks Flag Stop shelter, horse and buggy with person in period clothes. The audio would play period music and sounds and tell a brief overview of the time-period. The model wood burning engine could incorporate smoke and sounds.
2) The First Atherton Station:1912-1930
This stop in the display case would feature a Steam Engine, the first Atherton Train Station with 8 posts and terra cotta roof. The audio will describe that period and include the train’s use in the 1906 earthquake.
4 3) The Glamorous Period: 1930-1950
This stop in the display case would feature a Daylight Train, the Atherton station with 8 posts, fully enclosed by glass walls and glass doors, with a newspaper stand outside.
The audio would describe the period and include the role of the train in World War II. 4) The commuter era 1950- 1980
This stop in the display case would feature a Diesel Engine. The Atherton station expanded with 15-foot extensions on either side, taking its final shape, with a full parking lot. The model could bring to life the image of Dinkelspiel with a band and kids or depict the daily commuters. This is the busiest time for the Atherton train station in its history. The audio would feature music and a period description.
5 Between Station No. 4 and No. 5 will be transition audio that would tell the story of the birth of Silicon Valley in pictures and audio. It will cover the 1980-2000 period of limited station use as business changed focus from San Francisco to Silicon Valley. 5) Station Closing 2020
At this final stop in the display case, there could be a Cal train Electric Engine displayed. The model would show the Atherton station as it appeared when it was closed in December 2020. The people would have face masks marking the covid era and there would be a tesla in the parking lot. The audio would describe the period and final closing of the train station.
Video Display Area
A third section of the museum on the southern end of the building would be set up for visitors to sit or stand and watch the train video “Tracks of Change ''. This video will have a viewer-controlled start button or motion sensor. The historic, large 1910 benches are integrated into either end of the central display case such that viewers can use the bench and face the video screen. The other bench at the opposite end is also embedded into the display case to allow for reading of the 2D displays.
Exterior of the Station
Outside of the station museum is the historic clock which has been relocated to the front of the museum.
The existing Atherton Caltrain station sign could be retrofitted to say Atherton Train Station Museum.
6 The existing outdoor schedule display case has been renovated in the remodel. It can display historical image reproductions and information. It could be a permanent display or a changing display that is updated periodically to bring new things to the museum.
Content for Displays
Atherton residents and the public would be
invited to share and donate periodappropriate model trains, and historical photos and memorabilia.
The town has been offered the donation of
a Daylight model train by the Leuger family
which could be featured in the center case
as part of the glamor era display.
The Town could seek other model train
donations or buy the remaining 4 model
trains. The train station building models
will need to be constructed either from
scratch or from modified existing model
kits. While the models are being built (or if
there are insufficient funds to build the models) photos of the station as shown in this proposal could be utilized.
The Sacramento train museum has offered to long term loan any items they may have in storage and offered to allow the Town to reproduce any flat art they may have.
To create the historical content for the Train Video, the Town collaborated with the Atherton Heritage Association as well as the San Mateo Historical archive, the Menlo Park Historical Society, the Sacramento Rail Museum archives and various historians and video sources. The Atherton Heritage Association has historical photos of the train station and some limited memorabilia. These images can be selected and digitized to create other displays inside and outside of the station.
7 There is a plaque dedicated to Rosemary Maulbetsch that will be displayed on the exterior of the museum along with a historical building plaque.
At the 100-year Centennial Celebration, the Train Display Area gathered an email list of interested residents. If the Town wishes to pursue interested parties, those that signed up can be sent relevant communications. In addition, the Subcommittee has contacts with the local model train associations.
Building of the Displays
The 2D free standing displays and outdoor case can be commissioned to an outside agency to create. While the main display case is being created as part of the Train Station Renovation, the model trains and stations would need to be constructed. These can be commissioned to professional model builders or a committee of resident volunteers (similar to the model train exhibit in Menlo Park). The Subcommittee recommends that the Town commission the models to be built if the price is reasonable, otherwise at least initially use photos.
Maintenance of Museum
The museum would be an unattended, self-guided
experience. The doors would be opened and closed
automatically at pre-determined hours. The area is
loosely monitored by cameras to the Police
Department. The space would be cleaned by the
Town’s cleaning contractor. The Town’s existing
insurance covers the structure.
There are many successful local examples of
unattended mini museums. The public location
adjacent to the police station should deter
vandalism. The items of any value such as the model
trains and stations are under a glass case. If more
expensive items are donated, the Town will need to
consider security as well as climate control features,
such as UV window treatment and monitored
heating and humidity levels. As this time, it is
anticipated that there will only be reproductions and
no highly valuable memorabilia.
8 Next Steps and Decisions
1. The entirety of the allocated budget for the Train Museum was exhausted for renovations, so if the Council wishes to pursue outfitting the interior of the Museum, the council must address funding. The Town can allocate public funds, staff time and other resources; or, the Council could consider private sponsorships, funding, or turning over the museum to a non-profit.
2. Much of the model work would need to be commissioned or built by volunteers. How does the Council wish to proceed?
3. The Council could also seek residents to form a non-profit to manage the museum as well as its memorabilia. This could be done up front or later, after the Town commissions its completion. It is unknown if there is a resident group or interest.
4. The Town could seek out other potential grants from other sources – such as the National Model Train Association. This would require staff time and resources, unless led by an outside group.
5. What considerations should there be for operation? The assumption is that the museum would be unattended, self-guided. What budget should be attached to general maintenance?
Subcommittee Recommendation:
The Subcommittee recommends that the Council allocate $50,000 to create the content for the display cases and the center section, including the purchase of any necessary model trains. The Subcommittee believes that the Museum could be ready to receive visitors within 6 months of the contracting with design and development contractors.
Shelter Shed/Flag Stop Vendor Open Station Vendor Station w/Walls Vendor Station w/Walls & Doors Vendor Station w/Extensions Vendor Years Fair Oaks Flag Stop/Shelter Shed First Atherton Station First Glass Walled Station Glamour Period/WWII Commuter Era/Station Close/Electrification 1863-1912 1912-1920 1920-1939 1939-1951 1951-1980 and 2020 General Description
Fair Oaks Flag Stop/Station Shed with
benches and lattice back wall Dave Haehn
Basic Station Dimensions with eight (8)
columns Dave Haehn Basic Station w/Columns and Glass Walls Dave Haehn Basic Station w/Columns, Glass Walls &
Glass Doors Dave Haehn
Basic Station w/Glass Walls (3 sides but
reduced wall on train side) and wall
extensions Dave Haehn
Dimension Source Data
Janet McGovern Book, 14 x 20 foot open
shelter w/lattice partition
Extrapolation from Architectural Drawings,
2024 Extrapolation from Architectural Drawings, 2024 Extrapolation from Architectural Drawings, 2024 Architectural Drawings, 2024 Color Palette Natural Wood Tones Beige Columns with red trim colors variation of yellow w/dark trim per photo Green with Dark Trim Current Color Scheme Train (Y/N) Y N Y Y Y
Train Description/Type
Wood Engine, Menlo Park
462 Pacific Oil 1920s
(one longer
train
bridging
Station 2/3) 462 Pacific Oil 1920s
(one longer
train bridging
Station 2/3)
484 or 444 Northern Engine Oil/Steam
(Daylight) FPYO Diesel w/Caltrain
Station Interior Items
Fair Oaks Sign, lattice along back wall
with bench Dave Haehn
Atherton sign, 2 sets of back to back
benches w/hole in back of bench Dave Haehn
Atherton sign, 2 sets of back to back
benches w/hole in back of bench Dave Haehn
Atherton sign, 2 sets of back to back benches
w/hole in back of bench Dave Haehn
Atherton signs, bulletin boards w/Ticket
Info, Ads, and Timetable, Newspaper Vend
Stands, 2 sets of back to back benches
w/hole in back of bench Dave Haehn
Possible Station Items None Haehn/Vargas None Haehn/Vargas None Haehn/Vargas planters on ends Haehn/Vargas planters on ends Haehn/Vargas 2 slat benches on track side exterior benches
Possible Area Items wagon with produce being unloaded Vargas horse and wagon Vargas dirt road Vargas newspaper racks Vargas trash can Vargas man flagging down the train Model T vehicle split rail fence (different than St. One) Era-specific autos mailbox women dressed up with suitcase
People standing around (as shown in
photo) Era-specific autos street lights bicycle racks
dirt road possible street light(s) road trees
split rail fence Caltrain Sign
exterior bulletin board
window displays
Other Notes/Story
Northern Display Case Southern Display Case
Station One Station Two Station Three Station Four Station Five/Six Tell the visual story of people using the Flag Stop to catch the train into the city or to transport produce and other supplies.
Tell the visual story of people using the train to travel into the city, building supplies, post-earthquake
Tell the visual story of modernization of the area, people traveling into the city, recent news in the newspaper
headlines
Tell the visual story of development, modernization of the region, newspaper headlines, WWII, glamorous travel
Tell the visual story of commuters coming and going from the city, newspaper headlines of the time. Station 5 needs to tell the visual story of commuters coming and going from the city, newspapers and headlines of the time. However, the Town would also like to show/tell the story of the station closure and the pandemic. Should this be depicted as an additional station or via a 2-D panel or is there a creative way in the visual display to reflect the transition to closure of the station?
Shelter Shed/Flag Stop Vendor Open Station Vendor Station w/Walls & Doors Vendor Station w/Extensions Vendor Station w/Extensions Vendor Years Fair Oaks Flag Stop/Shelter Shed
First Atherton Station thru glass
walled Glamour Period/WWII Commuter Era Station Close/covid 1863-1912 1912-1939 1939-1951 1951-1980 1980-2020
General Description
Fair Oaks Flag Stop/Station Shed
with benches and lattice back wall Dave Haehn
Basic Station Dimensions with
eight (8) columns Dave Haehn
Basic Station w/Columns, Glass
Walls & Glass Doors Dave Haehn
Basic Station w/Glass Walls (3
sides but reduced wall on train
side) and wall extensions Dave Haehn
full station with wings as it looked
in 2020 at closing Dave Haehn
Image Source Data
2-3 photos of flagstop and Janet
McGovern Book, 14 x 20 foot
open shelter w/lattice partition
Extrapolation from photo of men in
open station Extrapolation from photos
Dinskpeal photo with band, other
50s photos & color video photo train closing
Color Palette Natural Wood Tones
Beige Columns with red trim
colors Green with Dark Trim Current Color Scheme Current Color Scheme Train (Y/N) Y N Y Y Y
Train Description/Type
Wood Engine, The Menlo Park
Locomotive #11 of the SF&SJ. 462 Pacific Oil 1920s
484 or 444 Northern Engine
Oil/Steam (Daylight) FPYO Diesel w/Caltrain first electic train or 2020 train Station Interior Items
Fair Oaks Sign, lattice along back
wall with bench Dave Haehn
Atherton sign, 2 sets of back to
back benches w/hole in back of
bench Dave Haehn
Atherton sign, 2 sets of back to
back benches w/hole in back of
bench Dave Haehn
Atherton signs, bulletin boards
w/Ticket Info, Ads, and Timetable,
Newspaper Vend Stands, 2 sets
of back to back benches w/hole in
back of bench Dave Haehn
Atherton signs, bulletin boards
w/Ticket Info, Ads, and Timetable,
Newspaper Vend Stands?, 2 sets
of back to back benches w/hole in
back of bench Dave Haehn
Possible Station Items None Haehn/Vargas None Haehn/Vargas planters on ends Haehn/Vargas planters on ends Haehn/Vargas a tesla in paring lot Haehn/Vargas 2 slat benches on track side exterior benches person with a covid mask Possible Area Items
wagon with produce being
unloaded Vargas horse and wagon Vargas newspaper racks Vargas trash can Vargas 2 trash cans and street light Vargas man flagging down the train Model T vehicle Era-specific autos mailbox mailbox? women dressed up with suitcase
People standing around (as
shown in photo) street lights bicycle racks bicycle racks? dirt road split rail fence (different than St. One) road trees trees split rail fence dirt road Caltrain Sign
exterior bulletin board exterior bulletin board
window displays train closure sign
Key Story points
images station
image train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_
Northern Display Case Southern Display Case
Station One Station Two Station three Station Four Station five 1850s the Gold Rush brought gold-seekers and
wealth to the area). The first stop in the display
case would depict the first fifty years including a
wood-burner engine, Fair Oaks Flag Stop
shelter, passagner horse and buggy and a
produce wagon and a person in period clothes
flagging down a train. The audio would play
period music and sounds, and tell a brief
overview of the time period. The model wood
burning engine could incorporate smoke and
sounds.
Tell the visual story of people using the train to
travel into the city, transporting building
supplies, post-earthquake.This stop in the
display case would feature a Steam Engine, the
first Atherton Train Station with 8 posts and terra
cotta roof. The audio will describe that period
and include the train’s use in the 1906
earthquake.
During this period the station went though a
stages where walls are added and varous
changes in color. We could have some still
images on a time line dispalced on tha case to
show this visual transision and the audio will
also explain these changes.
This stop in the display case would feature a
Daylight Train, the Atherton station with 8 posts,
fully enclosed by glass walls and glass doors,
with a newspaper stand outside. The audio
would describe the period and include the role of
the train in
World War II.
Tell the visual story of development,
modernization of the region, newspaper
headlines, WWII, glamorous travel
This stop in the display case would feature a
Diesel Engine. The Atherton station expanded with
15-foot extensions on either side, taking its final
shape, with a full parking lot. The model could
bring to life the image of Dinkelspiel with a band
and kids or depict the daily commuters. This is the
busiest time for the Atherton train station in its
history. The audio would feature music and a
period description. This stop on the tracks (or half
way between) would feature a QR code to a
section on the birth of Silicon Valley told in audio
and still images. It will cover the 1980-2000 period
of limited station use as business changes it’s
focus from San Francisco to Silicon Valley
Tell the story of the station closure and the
pandemic. At this final stop in the display case,
there could be the first test a Cal train Electric
Engine displayed or the trains in ervie in 2020 The
model would show the Atherton station as it
appeared when it was closed in December 2020.
Use clsoing piture and video. The people would
have face masks marking the covid era and there
would be a tesla in the parking lot. The place is
pretty empty a deserted The audio would describe
the period and final closing of the train station.