Agenda Open House Presentation Question and Answer Break Out Groups Report Out & Close
Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Caltrain Modernization & High Speed Train Projects City of Sunnyvale Dominic Spaethling Regional Program Manager June 10, 2010
Caltrain Improved Service on Existing Infrastructure 98 trains per day 42,000 riders per weekday at peak 2,600 bicycles per weekday Planning for the Future Demand predicted to triple Majority of fleet due for replacement by 2015 Uncertain funding commitment or sources
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
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
Largest Public Transportation Project in U.S. History 800 miles of new track + stations and related structures Connects major metropolitan areas of the state 10 years for Phase 1 build-out (includes SF SJ)
How does California benefit? Jobs: 450,000 new jobs by 2035 600,000 construction jobs (1 year jobs) Congestion: Reduce the $20B lost each year to congestion in fuel and time costs. Energy Independence: HST uses 1/3 the energy of air travel; 1/5 of passenger cars Reduce foreign oil by 12.7 million barrels per year Environment: Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 billion pounds per year
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
A New Partnership: The Peninsula Rail Program Caltrain (JPB) - CHSRA MOU in March/April 2009 Peninsula Rail Corridor - joint development of ONE Program
Project Schedule 2010 2011 1. Prelim. Alternatives Analysis -- Spring 2010 2. Stations -- Spring/Summer 2010 3. 15% Engineering & Costs Summer 2010 Alternatives Dev. 4. Draft EIR/S -- Dec. 2010 5. Public Comment Dec. 2010 Feb. 2011 6. Final EIR/S Summer 2011 Draft EIR/S 7. NOD/ROD September 2011 8. 30% Engineering Final EIR/S
Planning Assumptions Stay within existing Caltrain Right of Way to the extent feasible Four track, grade separated system HST up to 125 MPH and Caltrain up to 110 MPH Opportunity for joint operations, improve Caltrain
Planning Assumptions (continued) Utilize existing infrastructure where possible Maintain freight access Shared High Speed & Caltrain Stations: San Francisco Millbrae (SFO) San Jose Potential mid-peninsula high-speed train stop in either Redwood City, Palo Alto, or Mountain View
Feedback from Sunnyvale Coordinate planning with the City, with special emphasis on current City projects such as the Mathilda Avenue grade separation. Utilize General Plan noise standards as part of noise and vibration studies. Underground option is preferred to mitigate concerns about impacts of grade separation at Sunnyvale Avenue. Assume a Bernardo Avenue bicycle and pedestrian crossing in the planning process. Concerns about impacts around Sunnyvale Caltrain Station and new downtown development.
Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Report KEY INFORMATION LOCATION IN DOCUMENT Tables Comparing Potential Impacts of Various Alternatives Section 4 Plan & Profile Drawings for each Section Typical Section Drawings Caltrain Right of Way Schematics Comparative Cost Estimates Discussion of Alternative Routes Appendix B Appendix C Appendix J Appendix L Appendix A
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.
AERIAL AT CALTRAIN GRADE TRENCH/CUT & COVER Caltrain HST DEEP TUNNEL High Speed Trains
Aerial Viaduct COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 80 105 feet COST: 3 X at grade PROS: Improved or New East/West Connections, Narrow Width, Usable Space Below Structure, Rider Views, Constructability CONS: Visual Impact, Noise Impact
Existing Caltrain Grade COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 95 105 feet Cost: 1 X all costs relative to at grade PROS: No Increase in Visibility, Rider Views, Constructability, least Effect on Freight CONS: Larger Impacts to Properties on East/West Roads at Grade Crossings
Trench COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 100 feet COST: 3.5 X at grade PROS: Limited Visual Impact, Limited Ventilation Needs, Options for Connectivity across Trench CONS: Doesn t Improve Connectivity, Potential Impacts to Waterways and Utilities, Cost, Right of Way Needs
Cut & Cover COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 100 140 feet COST: 5 X at grade PROS: Limited Visual Impact, Less Noise at Covered Areas, Improved Connectivity, Useable Space at Grade CONS: Requires Ventilation System, Potential Impacts to Waterways and Utilities, Cost, Right of Way Needs, Vent Shaft Noise
Deep Bored Tunnel HST ONLY COLOR CODE: WIDTH: approx. 70 115 feet COST: 7 X at grade PROS: Limited Visual and Noise Impacts of HST, Improved Connectivity CONS: Cost, Fire & Life Safety Issues, Centralized Noise Impacts at Vent Shafts, No Upgrades to Caltrain, Decreased Rider Experience
Other Alternatives Various combinations of alternatives are also being studied. (See Appendix C)
INITIAL RESULTS San AERIAL Francisco to San Jose Project EIR/EIS AT GRADE California TRENCH/ High-Speed C&CTrain Project
RESULTS San AERIAL Francisco to San HST Jose AERIAL Project EIR/EIS AT GRADE California TRENCH/ High-Speed C&CTrain HST Project TUNNEL
RESULTS INITIAL San AERIAL Francisco to San Jose Project EIR/EIS AT GRADE California TRENCH/ High-Speed C&CTrain Project Tunnel Added
RESULTS Tunnel Added San Francisco to San HST Jose AERIAL Project EIR/EIS AT GRADE California TRENCH/ High-Speed C&CTrain HST Project TUNNEL
Question & Answer
Break-out Groups Review Alternatives Analysis Maps Feedback on Alternatives Report Back
Next Steps Continue to gather feedback Stitch Corridor together 15% Design & Cost Estimates Stations Planning Environmental Studies Draft EIR/EIS, December 2010
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