Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Caltrain Modernization & High Speed Train Projects City of Millbrae

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1 Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Caltrain Modernization & High Speed Train Projects City of Millbrae Dominic Spaethling Regional Program Manager Bethany Williams Public Involvement Manager, HNTB April 28, 2010

2 Agenda Meeting Objective : Understand characteristics of preliminary alternatives Open House Presentation Question and Answer Open House

3 Results Achieved by Improvements 2000 to trains per day / 5 peak hour Three types of service Express Baby Bullet SF-SJ in under 60 minutes Limited Local (Off Peak Only) Diesel push-pull service 46,000 riders per weekday 2,600 bicycles per weekday

4 The Challenge: Planning for the Future Infrastructure, signal system, and diesel vehicle technology limit capacity Tripled demand from regional growth, Transbay Transit Center and HSR Majority of fleet due for replacement by 2015 Uncertain funding commitment or sources

5 European-Style Rolling Stock Safer Train Design Main energy absorber Caltrain 2025 Maximum Speed Positive Train Control Improved Headway Grade Crossing Improvements Safety Improved By Speed Enforcement Improved Operating Speed and Journey Time Manual Control of Train Speed Limited Speed Med. Speed

6 European-Style Rolling Stock Safer Train Design Main energy absorber NO FUNDING Maximum Speed Positive Train Control Improved Headway Grade Crossing Improvements Safety Improved By Speed Enforcement Improved Operating Speed and Journey Time Manual Control of Train Speed Limited Speed Med. Speed

7 Largest Public Transportation Project in U.S. History 800 miles of new track + stations and related structures $40+ billion in planning and construction costs State, federal, local, and private partnership 10 years for Phase 1 build-out (includes SF SJ) Safely grade-separated 100% clean electric power

8 Why does CA need the High-Speed Train Project? California s population expected to jump by 30% 12 million people by 2030 Rising gas prices Reduced greenhouse gases Maintain a robust economy

9 How does California benefit? Jobs: 450,000 new jobs by ,000 construction jobs (1 year jobs) Reduce the $20B lost each year to congestion in fuel and time costs. HST uses 1/3 the energy of air travel HST uses 1/5 the energy of passenger cars Reduce dependence on foreign oil by 12.7 million barrels per year Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12 billion pounds per year

10 Different Systems; Common Needs Electrified System Vehicles High performing with crash energy management X X X X Positive Train Control Grade Crossing Improvement Grade Separated System X X X X

11 A New Partnership: The Peninsula Rail Program Caltrain (JPB) - CHSRA MOU in March/April 2009 Peninsula Rail Corridor - joint development of ONE Program

12 Project Schedule Prelim. Alternatives Analysis -- Spring Stations -- Spring/Summer % Engineering & Costs Summer 2010 Alternatives Dev. 4. Draft EIR/S -- Dec Public Comment Dec Feb Final EIR/S Summer 2011 Draft EIR/S 7. NOD/ROD September % Engineering Final EIR/S

13 Role of Alternatives Analysis Define a range of reasonable, practicable, and feasible project study alternatives Present these alternatives to the CHSRA Board, the FRA and the public for feedback

14 Planning Assumptions Stay within existing Caltrain Right of Way Four track, grade separated system HST up to 125 MPH and Caltrain up to 110 MPH Opportunity for joint operations

15 Planning Assumptions Improve Caltrain Service Shared High Speed & Caltrain Stations San Francisco, Millbrae (SFO), San Jose Potential high-speed train stop: Redwood City Palo Alto Mountain View

16 Additional Considerations Based on Feedback Evaluate the use of berms especially in commercial or residential areas Additional tunnel options Evaluate San Francisco terminal options

17 Feedback from Millbrae Support HSR multi-modal station in Millbrae Support implementation of the Millbrae BART Station Specific Plan Study and mitigate impacts to the Community Avoid 4 track on grade alignment and ROW impacts Traffic, circulation and parking studies Urban design and land use Alternative mode station access Economic development and tax revenues Coordinated and transparent process with City Staff, elected officials and public

18 WHAT IS DESIRED THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION WHAT IS FEASIBLE WHAT IS ACHIEVABLE

19 Findings Caltrain corridor is preferred alignment San Francisco joint terminal solution: Transbay Transit Center and 4th and King Limit use of high berms Tunnel options added Ending High Speed Train service in San Jose would negatively impact Caltrain and its riders, and does not meet Prop. 1A requirements.

20 AERIAL AT CALTRAIN GRADE TRENCH/CUT & COVER Caltrain HST DEEP TUNNEL High Speed Trains

21 Aerial Viaduct COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx feet PROS: Improved or New East/West Connections, Narrow Width, Benefits to Riders, Constructability CONS: Visual Impact, Noise Impact

22 Existing Caltrain Grade COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx feet PROS: Benefits to Riders, Constructability CONS: Larger Impacts to Properties on East/West Roads at Grade Crossings

23 Trench COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 100 feet PROS: Limited Visual Impact, Limited Ventilation Needs CONS: Doesn t Improve Connectivity, Potential Impacts to Waterways and Utilities, Cost, Right of Way Needs

24 Cut & Cover COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx feet PROS: Limited Visual Impact, Improved Connectivity CONS: Requires Ventilation System, Potential Impacts to Waterways and Utilities, Cost, Right of Way Needs

25 Deep Bored Tunnel HST ONLY COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx feet PROS: Limited Visual Impact of HST, Limited Noise Impact of HST CONS: Cost, Fire & Life Safety Issues, Centralized Noise Impacts at Vent Shafts, No Upgrades to Caltrain

26 RESULTS INITIAL Single Option AERIAL AT GRADE TRENCH/ C&C

27 RESULTS Single Option AERIAL AT GRADE TRENCH/ C&C

28 Community Engagement Process Cities Stakeholders Communities Review C Inform G Outreach Present B D Input Opportunity F Report Back Design Team A Prepare Draft Deliverable E Revise

29 Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Collaborative engagement of communities Balance Desirability, Feasibility, and Achievability Design transit facilities that fit setting Preserve and enhance scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental resources Enhance safety and mobility Promote transit-oriented development and sustainable, livable communities

30 What is in the Toolkit? Reference Documents Context and technical information Exercises Provide input to project team and TWG/PWG members at each step of the process Exercise #1: Mapping the Context Exercise #2: Grade Separation / Vertical Options More Exercises will be released oolkit.html

31 Next Steps Continue to gather feedback Stitch Corridor together 15% Design & Cost Estimates Stations Planning Environmental Studies Draft EIR/EIS, December 2010

32 WHAT IS DESIRED THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION WHAT IS FEASIBLE WHAT IS ACHIEVABLE

33 For More Information and ask to be added to our list. Peninsula Rail Program California High-Speed Rail Authority

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