The plan also calls for remaking Alameda itself as it runs in front of the station, making it easier

The plan also calls for remaking Alameda itself as it runs in front of the station, making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate. Complicating this goal, the city s existing plan for Alameda actually anticipates widening the street to make room for the heavier car traffic produced by a busier Union Station.
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