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I-5 North Coast Corridor. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Are we “only” expanding the freeway? Why widen the freeway? Are we just trying to build our way out of congestion ? How do we protect and enhance coastal resources and communities?. I-5 North. Coast Corridor. PAGE. 3.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • Are we “only” expanding the freeway? • Why widen the freeway? • Are we just trying to build our way out of congestion ? • How do we protect and enhance coastal resources and communities?
I-5 North Coast Corridor PAGE 3 Are we “only” expanding the freeway? Project Timeline Draft Documents Release, Summer 2010 PAGE 3
Multimodal: Transportation Options Different Customers/ Different Needs PAGE 4 Are we “only” expanding the freeway? • Quality of Travel • Livability • Sustainability PAGE 4
LOSSAN Corridor Are we “only” expanding the freeway? • 51% of line is single-track • Passenger and freight services: Metrolink, Amtrak, Coaster & BNSF • Program Environmental Document completed in 2008 • Rail Study prioritized 40 individual projects (Double tracking, Bridge replacements, Station improvements) identified • 12 projects funded by SANDAG.
Service Driven Plan - Weekday Trains Are we “only” expanding the freeway? 6
I-5 North Coast Corridor Are we “only” expanding the freeway? PAGE 8
Why widen the freeway? • Project Need: • Traffic Congestion PAGE 9
Why widen the freeway? Different Customers/Different Needs
I-5 North CoastCorridor Project Alternatives PAGE 14 No-Build Buffer Alternatives Barrier Alternatives 8 + 4 Buffer 8 + 4 Barrier Cost: $3.3 Billion Cost: $4.1 Billion 10 + 4 Buffer 10 + 4 Barrier Cost: $3.8 Billion Cost: $4.4 Billion
I-5 North Coast Corridor PAGE 15 Are we just trying to build our way out of congestion? 30 Coaster ML
PAGE 16 I-5 North Coast Corridor • Project Opportunities Legend Community Connectivity and Coastal Access Community Character Protection of Lagoons