Rengstorff Avenue railroad crossing changes

Rengstorff Avenue & Central Expressway

What’s changing

Plans would lower the intersection beneath the Caltrain tracks and add new walking, biking, and street connections.

• The planned road crossing would pass beneath the tracks, with trains remaining near their current elevation.
• Plans include a bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing, a Leland Avenue connector, and a Crisanto Avenue cul-de-sac.
• The current city listing reports that 65% design was submitted in May 2026. It also reports a $99 million funding gap.
• Spring 2029 is the city’s anticipated completion for Phase I, the Leland Avenue realignment. It is not a completion date for the entire crossing.

1. September 3, 2026

   Published record

   Environmental notice posted

   A state filing describes the planned crossing and associated street connections.

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2. May 2026

   City-reported milestone

   65% design submitted

   The city’s current Public Works listing reports this design milestone. The listing itself is undated.

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3. November 18, 2025

   Council decision

   Council approved cost-reduction measures

   Council approved measures intended to reduce estimated costs by about $58.1 million while retaining the project’s alignment and intent. These are intended savings, not measured construction savings.

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4. September 2, 2025

   Committee recommendation

   Committee recommended cost reductions

   The Transportation Committee recommended measures for Council approval.

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Go to the source

Official records behind this story. Last checked October 9, 2026.