CCJPA Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track ProjectSacramento Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting #1HDR Office

Tuesday, May 20, 20148:00 - 9:00 a.m.

SAC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent your constituents’ key issues and concerns• Act as a liaison between CCJPA and the larger public

ensuring project information is distributed and input received

• Work closely with CCJPA to identify and address potential sensitivities and issues

• Meet at key milestones over the next year (up to four meetings) as a valued member of the SAC

 

We want to partner with you to assist with the development of this project!

PROJECT HISTORY

• December 11, 1991: Passenger rail service to Roseville opens– Since the opening, Placer County’s goal has been

to grow train service• 1998: Capitol Corridor Business Plan includes 4 round

trips to Auburn/10 to Roseville• 2002: Efforts formally began through initial design

project with UPRR• 2002-2011: Continuous coordination with UPRR to

initiate further studies for increased train service

PROJECT OBJECTIVES & BENEFITS

Project Objectives• Expand CCJPA service between Sacramento and

Roseville (up to 10 trains daily)• Preserve current freight operations and reliability

within the corridor

Project Benefits• Provide connections• Offer transportation choices• Create reliable travel alternatives• Enhance quality of life• Build congestion relief options• Drive and promote sustainable economic development

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY

CCJPA, in partnership with UPRR, Sacramento, Roseville, PCTPA & SACOG will:

Identify/develop design elements to meet service goals

Develop track alignment/infrastructure

Prepare initial design/cost estimates

Perform environmental studies/review

2012 – INITIAL CORRIDOR STUDY

Alternatives are driven by specific criteria and approvals:• UPRR, CCJPA & Amtrak Engineering/Design Standards• Federal Railroad Administration Standards• California Public Utility Commission

ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS

Team Progress Meeting 2/xx/2012

GIS Presentation and walk through

Primary Impact Categories:

• Right-of-Way• Utilities• Structures &

Engineering• Track &

Operations• Environmental

Impacts

FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE – PROPOSED PROJECT

A feasible alternative has been developed to move forward into environmental analysis in winter 2014. 

• 17.8 mile corridor• Northern alignment• 11 new railroad bridges & overcrossings • New rail/ties/switches/turnouts & crossovers• Signals • Retaining & crash walls• Utility relocation• Enhanced Roseville station

FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE – PROPOSED PROJECT

A GIS website (Geographic Information System) will be available to the public

PROPOSED NEW STRUCTURES

ROSEVILLE STATION

Potential Land Side Improvements(to be developed by City)• Parking provision

• Passenger amenities

• Transit connections

• Bike and pedestrian access

Trackside Improvements (as part of 3rd Track Project)

• Track reconfiguration/ additional platform

• Layover facility northeast of station

• Potential right-of-way along Pacific Street

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Existing Station Platform

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ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) & National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Lead agencies mustidentify and minimize potential significant environmental impacts as well as invite the public to review and participate.

CEQA Lead: CCJPA

NEPA Lead: Federal Railroad Administration

FUNDING

Preliminary cost to construct 3rd Track = $200 million

• Funding strategy in progress

• CCJPA will use a number of funding sources

– Local and regional sources– Cap-n-trade– STIP– HSR bond (feeder service funds)

 

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES

A variety of communication tools will be used to educate, inform and solicit broad-based input from the public and impacted stakeholders.• Project webpage

(Sactoroseville3rdtrack.com)• Project educational materials• Social media/media relations• Email notifications• SAC meetings & individual briefings• Public meetings (in-person & online)

PROJECT TIMELINE

Questions or Comments?

We want to know what you think!