Central Valley Rail Working Group 1. INTRODUCTIONS

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1 CVRWG Meeting: February 24, 2017

2 Central Valley Rail Working Group 1. INTRODUCTIONS

3 Central Valley Rail Working Group 2. SJJPA Update Dan Leavitt, SJJPA

4 CVRWG Meeting: February 24, 2017

5 Morning Express Service (Fresno Sacramento) Key Investments (for Service Initiation in January 2018) Temporary Layover Facility - $1.5 Million Parking Expansions (Fresno, Merced, Turlock/Denair, Modesto, Stockton ACE Stations) - $1.8 Million Station Enhancements (various safety and security, signage, and beautification projects) - $425,000

6 Surveys for Morning Express Service Initial Results Sacramento Employee Survey 256 Respondents San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker 1,676 respondents

7 Surveys for Morning Express Service Initial Results Initial Takeaways Both surveys indicate a high preference for Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) for current trips to Sacramento 73% of San Joaquin Valley Survey respondents have previously ridden the service 91% would be interested in riding if the train were an option Survey period is still open

8 2017 SJJPA Business Plan SJJPA must develop and approve a Business Plan for submittal to the Secretary of CalSTA by April 1 of each year. The 2017 SJJPA Business Plan is an update of the 2016 SJJPA Business Plan. The 2017 SJJPA Business Plan is for fiscal years 17/18 and 18/19. Includes updated numbers for the Amtrak budget and the SJJPA administrative costs and staffing. Updates portions of the 2016 Business Plan Update which were out-of-date, while adding relevant new text to reflect new initiatives and priorities.

9 Summary of Updates Financial Numbers and Ridership Figures Up-to-date figures through FY 16, including some future projections. Integration of the Morning Express Service Reflect the high priority of SJJPA s efforts to provide early-morning arrivals to Sacramento and the Bay Area. Focus on Additional Service to Sacramento Efforts to initiate 8 th Daily Round-Trip (as the 3 rd Daily Round Trip to Sacramento) utilizing Fresno as a midcorridor start/ends terminal.

10 Summary of Updates Operational Initiatives Reducing the end-to-end run time between the Bay Area and Bakersfield below 6 hours. Thruway Bus Initiative Exploring ways to increase the utilization of Thruway Buses. Madera Station Relocation Working with Madera County/Madera CTC and CHSRA to develop a new multi-modal hub station for Madera County.

11 Madera Station Relocation

12 2017 SJJPA Business Plan The Draft 2017 SJJPA Business Plan will be released to the Board and public by the end of February. The 2017 SJJPA Business Plan will be an action item for approval at the March, SJJPA Business Plan. Requires a 2/3 majority vote.

13 Central Valley Rail Working Group 3. CHSRA Update Melissa Dumond, CHSRA

14 Central Valley Rail Working Group 4. Connected Corridors Study - North Yoav Hagler

15 Connected Corridors Study - North Central Valley Rail Working Group CCS Project Update February 24, 2017

16 Connected Corridors Study - North Agenda 1. Framework 2. Network Corridor Inventory 3. Key Network Decision Points 4. Next Steps

17 Connected Corridors Study - North Framework

18 Connected Corridors Study - North Framework Three Elements in Framework 1. Building Blocks Introduced at Dec 16 CVRWG Meeting: End States and Incremental Approaches 2. Five Network Defining Decisions Introduced at Feb 24 CVRWG meeting 3. Road Map Identifies interaction between three scales of decision making and provides framework for how decisions can be made in region Final CCS-N Update Next CVRWG Meeting

19 Connected Corridors Study - North Network Corridor Inventory

20 Connected Corridors Study - North Corridor Inventory Mapped Number of Tracks Land Use Grade X-ings ROW Width Demo

21 Connected Corridors Study - North Corridor Inventory Composite Difficulty Index

22 Connected Corridors Study - North Relative Cost Comparison by Full Route Pathway (Merced-Downtown Sacramento) Relative Cost per Route Mile (Low Cost = 1) Low-Cost: BN-Stockton (Merced- Stockton) + UP-Sacramento (Stockton-Sacramento)* 1 High-Cost: UP-Fresno 1.75 Hybrid Route: BN Stockton + Modesto Connection + UP-Fresno (Modesto Stockton) + UP - Sacramento 1.3

23 Connected Corridors Study - North Locations of Key Decision Points

24 Connected Corridors Study - North Five Major Network Defining Decisions Alignment Immediately North of Merced Location of Modesto Station Location of Stockton Area Hub Location of Elk Grove & Lodi Station Access to Sacramento Final HST/ICE Alignment North of Merced UP Fresno BN Stkn HST Station in Downtown Modesto Hub In Lathrop Hub In Stockton Downtown (UP or Close Prox) Sac Valley Station from East Sac Valley Station from West HST Station Outside Modesto Sac Sub Sac Midtown / Northside

25 Connected Corridors Study - North Merced Decision Point Key Questions Options What is the path for high-speed trains north of Merced and when is that decision made? How are connections made between existing passenger service and the Merced HS station post of Phase I HSR. Are these connections for runthrough operations from south or as a transfer point for diesel service from the north? What are the range of options for those connections, what types of operations do they facilitate, and what are the cost differences?

26 Connected Corridors Study - North 2. Modesto Decision Point Key Questions Options Is the long term station in Downtown Modesto? Is there Regional service along the UP serving the Modesto Altamont/Stockton market? If the requirement is for a downtown station and alignment is along the BN north of Merced, what are the range of options to transition from BN to UP (downtown)? What are the costs and challenges with these options?

27 Connected Corridors Study - North 3. Stockton Decision Point Trip Time from Merced to meet timed connections Statewide trip time goals Which connections should be / can be prioritized in each location When in the program is there a commitment to timed connections How the existing rail network can handle competing interests (multitude of the desired connections) Local interests Key Questions

28 Connected Corridors Study - North 3. Scenario Assessment Implement hub station without construction of new intercity route Scenario 1: Downtown Stockton Scenario 2: Lathrop Only one ICE/HSR station in Stockton area Martinez service serves downtown Stockton Link Martinez Regional service with Altamont and/or Modesto Regional service Support revitalization efforts in downtown Stockton Achieve 45-minute trip time between Merced and Hub in the short-medium term Achieve 45-minute trip time between Merced and Hub in the long term Modesto - Altamont service participate in hub Facilitate Martinez to southbound Intercity / HSR transfers Facilitate Altamont to southbound Intercity / HSR transfers Requires high-speed bypass through region

29 Connected Corridors Study - North 4. Stockton to South of Sacramento Key Questions Options Where are the preferred intermediate station locations between Stockton Sacramento? Is there Regional service along the Sac Sub serving regional markets? What are the range of costs and challenges with Sacramento vs Fresno Sub?

30 Connected Corridors Study - North 4. Stockton - Sacramento Relative Potential Cost of Route Options North of Stockton (Low cost option Sac Sub 110 Diesel = 1) SAC SUB ROW Construction FRE SUB ROW Construction

31 Connected Corridors Study - North 5. Approach to Sacramento Key Questions Options What corridor is rail service on approaching Sacramento from the south? Do HSR trains need to serve Sacramento Valley Station or can they serve Sacramento with one or more alternate station locations? What are the range of options for serving the Sacramento region and what are the benefits, challenges and costs of each of the options?

32 Connected Corridors Study - North Next Steps

33 Connected Corridors Study - North Next Steps 1. Complete the Decision Making Framework Addresses the interaction between three scales of decision making and what analysis needs to be done at each scale 2. Identify items for follow up analysis and coordination 4 Next Steps

34 Central Valley Rail Working Group 5. ACEforward: Stockton to Sacramento Bryan Pennino, ACEforward

35 ACEforward ACEforward - Sacramento Bryan Pennino, P.E. President, Pennino Management Group San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Status February 2017

36 Sacramento Service Study Goals Merced Stockton Sacramento Improve Service Task Completion Outreach November Ongoing Conceptual Strip Maps December Ongoing Speed and Travel Time Tables January Ongoing Phased Implementation Evaluation February 2017 Service Schedules March 2017 Operating Plan April 2017 Matrix of Funding Sources April 2017 Conceptual Design, Cost Estimates and Operating Cost May 2017 Ridership and Revenue Analysis March - May 2017 Funding Strategy Technical Memo June

37 Overview of Sacramento Service Alignment Options UP Fresno UP Sacramento Merced Stockton Sacramento BNSF Stockton UP Fresno Service Goals Existing Near-Term Mid-Term Long-Term Number Outreach: Sacramento Rail Working Group Numerous other meetings with Sacramento Agencies and Elected Officials Lodi 3 Modesto

38 System Map Northern Segment Southern Segment 4

39 5 Northern Segment Potential Alignments and Stations

40 6 Northern Segment Downtown Sacramento

41 Northern Segment Connection to Sacramento Valley Station 25 MPH 40 MPH 7

42 Northern Segment ROW / Environmental Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Right of Way Residential Property 1 44 Acres / 300+ Homes 3 None 3 None Commercial Property 1 77 Acres / 102 Commercial Units 2 17 Acres / 2 Commercial Units Acres / 2 Commercial Units Agricultural Property Acres 3 None 2 9 Acres Park and Preserve Property 1 14 Acres 3 None 2 11 Acres Railroad Property 1 26 Acres 3 None 3 None Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Environmental Impacts Environmental Clearance (Preliminary Observation) 1 Full Environmental Impact Report 2 Mitigated Negative Declaration 2 Mitigated Negative Declaration Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Impacts 1 Extensive through the Consumnes River Preserve 2 Less impacts through the Consumnes River Preserve 2 Potential Station at Elk Grove may impact Conservation Easement, alternative Station is provided 8

43 Northern Segment Track Construction Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Track Construction Track Construction (Minimum) Miles Miles Miles (Initial) 8.7 Miles (Hourly) Track Structure (Minimum) 1 4 Miles miles of track structure 2.5 miles of retaining wall 3 None Grade Separation Modification (Minimum) At-Grade Crossing Modifications (Minimum) 1 8 Grade Separations 2 4 Grade Separations 3 None 1 35 At-Grade Crossings 1 35 At-Grade Crossings 3 3 At-Grade Crossings (Initial) 2 Add. At-Grade Crossings (Hourly) 9

44 Northern Segment Operations Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Operations Adds Freight Capacity Not Applicable 3 Additional capacity would benefit freight and passenger 3 Additional capacity would benefit freight and passenger Allows for faster speeds 3 Allows for speeds up to 110 MPH 1 Will be limited to 79 MPH 3 Allows for speeds up to 110 MPH Controlled Dispatching 3 No freight traffic Dedicated Dispatching 1 Subject to UPRR Dispatching 1 Subject to UPRR Dispatching Trackage Rights Required 3 No agreement required 1 Would be difficult to obtain additional slots 2 Likely to obtain trackage rights agreement Phased Implementation 1 Service can not be phased 2 Service could be phased with approval of UP 3 Service definitely can be phased based on conversations with UP Service Expansion Potential to the North (Sacramento Airport, etc.) Unconstrained Travel 79 MPH Unconstrained Travel 110 MPH 2 2 Stop at Sacramento Valley Station would require crossing UP Not Applicable 2 Faster 46 Min. Stockton to Sacramento Valley Station 2 Stop at Sacramento Valley Station would require crossing UP Slowest (existing speeds) 56 Min. Stockton to Sacramento Valley Station 1 UP will not allow 3 3 Service could easily extend north 3 Fastest 48 Min. Stockton to Midtown Fastest 41 Min. Stockton to Midtown 10

45 Fresno Outside ROW (110 MPH) Fresno Inside ROW Sacramento Inside ROW (79 MPH) Sacramento Inside ROW (110 MPH) Average Auto During Commute Downtown Stockton to Capitol Travel Time (minutes) Travel Times Stockton to Sacramento Stockton to Sacramento 11

46 Fresno Outside ROW (110 MPH) Fresno Inside ROW Sacramento Inside ROW (79 MPH) Sacramento Inside ROW (110 MPH) Average Auto During Commute City Hall to Downtown Travel Time (minutes) Travel Times Elk Grove to Sacramento Elk Grove to Sacramento 12

47 Northern Segment Station Locations Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Station Locations Stockton 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required Lodi 3 Existing station located in downtown Lodi, ample parking 3 Existing station located in downtown Lodi, ample parking 2 Located West of Lodi, greenfield area Elk Grove 1 Location is south of the ridership area, not good for Northbound service. Ingress and egress to station is not efficient 1 Location is south of the ridership area, not good for Northbound service. Ingress and egress to station is not efficient 2 Location is good for ridership area and has good ingress and egress South Sacramento 3 65th Street Station will have limited parking, close connection to light rail. Good connection with SR th Street Station will have limited parking, close connection to light rail. Good connection with SR Platform to Platform Transfer to Light Rail at Sacramento City College, parking available (need to coordinate with College) Sacramento 3 Platform to Platform transfers with Capitol Corridor and other Amtrak Services, connection to Light Rail. Walking distance to Capitol. 3 Platform to Platform transfers with Capitol Corridor and other Amtrak Services, connection to Light Rail. Walking distance to Capitol. 3 Connection to Light Rail, no parking needed. Walking distance to Capitol. 13

48 Northern Segment Project Construction Cost Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Sacramento Subdivision Inside ROW Construction Cost ROW Acquisition (Minimum) 1 $400 M 2 $17.0 M 3 $27.6 M Track, Structures and Crossings (Minimum) 1 $768 M (Initial) +$30.0 M (Hourly) 2 $486 M (Initial) +$30.0 M (Hourly) 3 $29.5 M (Initial) +$63.5 M (Hourly) Stations (Minimum) 3 $22.0 M (Initial) +$5.0 M (Hourly) 3 $22.0 M (Initial) +$5.0 M (Hourly) 1 $49.5 M (Initial) +$7.2 M (Hourly) Total (Initial) 1 $1,190 M 2 $525 M 3 $107 M Total (Hourly) 1 $1,225 M 2 $560 M 3 $178 M 14

49 15 Southern Segment Potential Alignments and Stations

50 Southern Segment ROW / Environmental Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Right of Way UPRR BNSF Residential Property 1 22 Acres / 198 Homes 2 1 Acres / 6 Homes 1 25 Acres / 106 Homes 3 None Commercial Property Acres / 242 Commercial Units 2 15 Acres / 12 Commercial Units 2 65 Acres / 65 Commercial Units 3 5 Acres / 4 Commercial Units Agricultural Property 2 48 Acres 2 7 Acres Acres 3 None Park and Preserve Property 1 14 Acres Acres 2 7 Acres 3 None Railroad Property 2 12 Acres 3 None 1 27 Acres 3 None Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Environmental Impacts UPRR BNSF Environmental Clearance (Preliminary Observation) 1 Full Environmental Impact Report 1 Full Environmental Impact Report (Part of the Corridor In Progress) 1 Full Environmental Impact Report 2 Mitigated Negative Declaration Waterway Crossings

51 Southern Segment Track Construction Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Track Construction UPRR BNSF Track Construction (Minimum) Track Structure (Minimum) State Highway Modifications (Minimum) Grade Crossing Modifications (Minimum) At-Grade Crossing Modifications Miles Miles Miles 3 TBD miles of track structure miles of track structure miles of track structure miles of track structure Miles 3 None 3 None 3 None 1 33 Grade Separations Reconstruction 2 25 Grade Separations Modifications 3 1 Grade Separation Reconstruction 3 None 2 53 At-Grade Crossings 2 53 At-Grade Crossings 1 63 At-Grade Crossings 3 TBD 17

52 Southern Segment Operations Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Operations UPRR BNSF Adds Freight Capacity Not Applicable 3 Additional capacity would benefit freight and passenger Not Applicable 3 Additional capacity would benefit freight and passenger Allows for faster speeds 3 Allows for speeds up to 110 MPH 1 Will be limited to 79 MPH 3 Allows for speeds up to 110 MPH 2 Allows for speeds up to 90 MPH Controlled Dispatching 3 No freight traffic Dedicated Dispatching 1 Subject to UPRR Dispatching 3 No freight traffic Dedicated Dispatching 1 Subject to BNSF Dispatching Trackage Rights Required 3 No agreement required 1 Would be difficult to obtain additional slots 3 No agreement required 2 Likely to obtain trackage rights agreement Phased Implementation 1 Service can not be phased 2 Service could be phased with approval of UP 1 Service can not be phased 3 Service potentially can be phased based on conversations with BNSF Unconstrained Travel 79 MPH 2 Faster (Limited Stops) 70 Min. Merced to Stockton 1 Slowest 87 Min. Merced to Stockton 3 Fastest 64 Min. Merced to Stockton 3 Fastest 64 Min. Merced to Stockton Unconstrained Travel 110/90 MPH 3 Fastest (Limited Stops) 52 Min. Merced to Stockton (110 MPH) 1 UP will not allow 3 Fastest 53 Min. Merced to Stockton (110 MPH) 2 Faster 58 Min. Merced to Stockton (90 MPH) 18

53 Fresno Outside ROW (110 MPH) Fresno Inside ROW Stockton Outside ROW (110 MPH) Stockton Inside ROW (90 MPH) Stockton Inside ROW (79 MPH) Average Auto During Commute Downtown Merced to Stockton Travel Time (minutes) Travel Times Merced to Stockton Merced to Stockton 19

54 Southern Segment Stations Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Station Locations UPRR BNSF Merced 3 Proposed location is located in the heart of Downtown Merced, best opportunity for Transit Oriented Development 3 Proposed location is located in the heart of Downtown Merced, best opportunity for Transit Oriented Development 2 Existing station, additional parking would be required. Does not directly connect with proposed HSR Station. 2 Existing station, additional parking would be required. Does not directly connect with proposed HSR Station. Livingston or Atwater 2 Station Locations are adjacent to the downtown locations for each option 2 Station Locations are adjacent to the downtown locations for each option Not Applicable Not Applicable Turlock/Denair 3 Station is located adjacent to Turlock Regional Transit Center, additional parking would be required 3 Station is located adjacent to Turlock Regional Transit Center, additional parking would be required 1 Existing Station, additional parking would be required. Station is located away from city center. 1 Existing Station, additional parking would be required. Station is located away from city center. Ceres 3 Station is located downtown with parking on both sides of the freeway 3 Station is located downtown with parking on both sides of the freeway Not Applicable Not Applicable Modesto 2 Reconstruction of the existing Modesto Transit Center in downtown Modesto 3 Located at existing Modesto Transit Center in downtown Modesto, ample parking appears to be available 2 Existing Station located on the eastern limits of Modesto, additional parking would be required 2 Existing Station located on the eastern limits of Modesto, additional parking would be required Ripon 2 Station is adjacent to the downtown but requires a pedestrian bridge for access 2 Station is adjacent to the downtown but requires a pedestrian bridge for access Not Applicable Not Applicable Manteca 2 Reconstruction of the existing Modesto Transit Center in downtown along with replacing the parking 3 Located at existing Manteca Transit Center in downtown Manteca additional parking would be required Not Applicable Not Applicable 20 Stockton 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required. This station is the current terminus for the ACE Service. 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required. This station is the current terminus for the ACE Service. 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required. This station is the current terminus for the ACE Service. 3 Existing Robert J. Cabral Station, additional parking will be required. This station is the current terminus for the ACE Service.

55 Southern Segment Project Construction Costs Project Element Fresno Subdivision Outside ROW Fresno Subdivision Inside ROW Stockton Subdivision Outside ROW Stockton Subdivision Inside ROW Construction Cost UPRR BNSF ROW Acquisition (Minimum) State Highway Modifications (Minimum) Track, Structures and Crossings (Minimum) Stations (Minimum) 1 $517 M 2 $34.2 M 1 $336 M 3 $9.2 M 1 $1,397 M 3 None 3 None 3 None 1 1 $791 M (Initial) +$90 M (Hourly) $99 M (Initial) +$32 M (Hourly) 2 1 $593 M (Initial) +$90 M (Hourly) $99 M (Initial) +$32 M (Hourly) 2 3 $685 M (Initial) +90 M (Hourly) $10.5 M (Initial) +$16 M (Hourly) 3 TBD 3 $10.5 M (Initial) +$16 M (Hourly) Total (Initial) 1 $2,804 M 2 $726 M 2 $1,032 M 3 TBD Total (Hourly) 1 $2,926 M 2 $848 M 2 $1,138 M 3 TBD 21

56 Next Steps Evaluate Phased Implementation Refine Cost Estimates Develop Operating Plans and Cost Produce Ridership and Revenue Analysis Evaluate Funding Opportunities Draft Recommendation on Phased Implementation Prepare for Cap and Trade Application 22

57 Questions? Everything in life depends on a good connection.

58 Central Valley Rail Working Group 6. ACEforward Update Dan Leavitt, SJJPA

59 ACEforward Program-Level Analysis Stockton - Merced Extension to Merced Altamont Corridor Increase Service to 10 Daily Round Trips

60 ACEforward Project Schedule Activity Schedule Alternatives Description June 2016 In Progress Design August 2015 May 2016 In Progress Environmental Affected Environment In Progress Environmental Consequences Analysis Administrative Draft EIR March 2017 Full Package Design September 2016 Draft EIR + Public Review April 2017 October 2015 September 2016 Final EIR September 2017 December 2015 December 2016

61 Centerville/Niles/Sunol Alternative 2B Upgrade Former SPRR Line for Freight from Niles Junction to West of Sunol

62 5 Tri Valley and BART Connectivity

63 5 San Joaquin Valley

64 TIRCP Grant for ACEforward $16.5 million award (8/16/16) New Locomotive Platform Extensions: Lathrop, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton

65 Central Valley Rail Working Group 7. CIPR Leadership Coalition Dan Leavitt, SJJPA

66 CA INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL LEADERSHIP COALITION

67 CALL FOR ACTION: Support Dedicated Annual Funding for Capital Improvements SB1 Passed Senate Transportation Committee 2/14 Includes approximately $40 million annually for intercity & commuter rail + increase TIRCP to 20% of funds (currently at 10%) CIPR Leadership Coalition seeking $200 million annually in dedicated funding for intercity rail $400 million annually with commuter ($200 million annually for intercity & $200 million for commuter)

68 Central Valley Rail Working Group 8. OTHER ITEMS Dan Leavitt

69 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Next Board Meeting, March 24, 2017 at th Street (Basement Board Room), Modesto: Business Plan Approval Additional Service to Sacramento Thruway Bus Pilot Program Madera Station

70 Central Valley Rail Working Group NEXT MEETING: April 28, 2017 at SJ COG (555 E. Weber Ave.) at 9:30 am