Caltrain modernization program update 8 10-2012
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The Caltrain Modernization Program update presented to the Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee on August 10, 2012, highlighted legislative support for funding and necessary improvements to the rail system. A budget of $705 million has been appropriated for modernization, focusing on a blended system while considering future growth and operational analysis. Key discussions included project delivery, planning studies, and traffic impact analyses related to at-grade crossings.
Caltrain modernization program update 8 10-2012
- 1. Caltrain Modernization Program Update Palo Alto City Council Rail Committee August 10, 2012
- 2. Presentation Topics 1. State Legislature Update 2. Next Steps for the Peninsula 3. Blended System Planning Analysis Update 4. Discussion
- 4. Green Light for HSR & Blended System • Bay Area State Assembly and Senate support – Elaine Alquist, D-San Jose – Tom Ammiano, D- San Francisco – Jim Beall, D-San Jose – Nora Campos, D-San Jose – Paul Fong, D-Mountain View – Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park – Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo – Mark Leno, D-San Francisco – Fiona Ma, D-San Francisco – Leland Yee, D-San Francisco
- 5. SB 1029 • Appropriates $705 million for Caltrain Modernization – $600 million from Prop 1A (HSR) – $105 million from Prop 1A (Connectivity) • Funds available for: – “blended system improvements consistent with the MOU” and – “shall not be used to expand the system to a dedicated four-track system” • Bonds sold and allocated to project by State Controller
- 6. Next Steps for the Peninsula
- 7. Project Delivery Focus • Early Investment (2019) – Define outreach/decision-making structure and process – Advanced Signal System Advance design from “Critical” to “Final” – Electrification & Electric Vehicles Update / Recirculate Caltrain EA/EIR Define project delivery approach/team • Blended System (2029) – Complete current planning studies – Schedule for completing planning process
- 8. Blended System Planning Update
- 9. Blended System Planning Process Capacity Analysis Service Plan / Operations Grade Crossing & Considerations Traffic Analysis Service Plan Options Infrastructure Need Fleet Need Revenue / Cost Decision-Making Matrix Blended System Alternatives Design & Environmental Review
- 10. Blended System Service Plan/Operations Considerations Analysis
- 11. Purpose / Goals • Consider service / operations variables not included in capacity analysis • Requested by stakeholders • Inform development of service plan options
- 12. Scope of Work
- 13. Passing Track Options Options Locations 4 Tracks – Northern Milepost 5 to 15.2 (Bayshore to Millbrae stations) 4 Tracks - Full Midline Milepost 18.1 to 27.2 (Hayward Park to Redwood City stations) 4 Tracks - Short Midline Milepost 18.1 to 24.2 (Hayward Park to Whipple Ave.) 4 Tracks - Southern Milepost 33.8 to 41.6 (San Antonio to Lawrence station) 3 Tracks Milepost 18.1 and 33.7 (Hayward Park to California Ave. )
- 14. Simulation Model Results • 4 Track Options Operational Performance Ranking High: Full Midline Medium: Short Midline & Southern Low : Northern • 3 Track Option –Model: high performance –Practice: further evaluation
- 15. Decision Matrix (work in progress) Considerations Passing Track Options Operations E&C ROW Cost City / County 4 Tracks - Northern 4 Tracks - Full Midline 4 Tracks - Short Midline 4 Tracks - Southern 3 Tracks
- 16. Blended System Grade Crossing & Traffic Analysis
- 17. Study Purpose & Goals • 40 at-grade crossings • Identify relationship between: – Train service levels – Gate down time – Local traffic • Analyze future scenarios (2035): – Impacts from Caltrain versus future growth – Difference between service plan options • Improvement recommendations
- 18. Key Tasks and Status
- 19. Discussion