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ACE forward

ACE forward. The new regional initiative to improve our connection between the Central Valley and the Bay Area. ACE forward Goals. Improve the existing ACE service between Stockton and San Jose with added frequencies, reduced travel time and improved service reliability and safety

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ACE forward

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  1. ACEforward The new regional initiative to improve our connection between the Central Valley and the Bay Area

  2. ACEforward Goals • Improve the existing ACE service between Stockton and San Jose with • added frequencies, • reduced travel time and • improved service reliability and safety • Extend service to additional Central Valley communities – downtown Manteca and downtown Modesto in the near term and downtown Turlock and downtown Merced subsequently • Integrate ACE into a unified northern California Rail service extending to and connecting with the high-speed rail system • Maximize intermodal connections with other rail services including BART (in the Tri-Valley and other potential locations) • Enhance the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley and Bay Area by providing an alternative to the automobile to relieve congestion along I-580, I-680, I-205 and SR-99 and reduce greenhouse gases/ improve air quality

  3. ACEforward Project Current - 2013

  4. ACEforward Project Goals 5-year plan – 2018 • Stockton - Modesto • Extension to Modesto • Altamont Corridor • Safety & Operational Improvements • Increase Service to 6 Daily Round Trips

  5. ACEforward Project Goals Ten-Year Plan - 2022 • Stockton - Merced • Extension to Merced • Altamont Corridor • Increase Service to 10 Daily Round Trips

  6. The New ACEforward Initiative ACE ACEforward Ext.

  7. Train Types – Existing and Next Model Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) • Each train is self propelled • Performance not affected by train length • Top Speed 110 - 125 mph Existing ACE – Diesel Locomotive • One locomotive per 8 coaches (max.) • Train length affects acceleration and braking performance • Top Speed 79 mph

  8. Environmental Clearance Strategy The environmental review process and planning activities associated with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Ace (NEPA) include: • Program-level clearance for 10 daily round trips in the Altamont Corridor and extension to Merced • Project-level clearance for 6 daily round trips in the Altamont Corridor and extension to Modesto • Separate documents for stand-alone improvements (safety, grade separations, sidings); potential for expedited clearance & delivery • Strategic partnering to clear major joint use / joint interest projects

  9. ACEforward Scoping – Summary of Comments • Fremont – additional train traffic impacts • Union City – ACE connection desired • Niles/Sunol– concern about changes in train traffic and facilities in Sunol/ Niles Canyon/ Niles Junction area • Livermore/Tri-Valley– BART connection desired • Tracy– downtown move opposition/ not clear choice • Manteca/Lathrop –location of proposed station(s) • Central Valley communities seeking better access to ACE service • Environmental–biological resources including wetlands, air quality, noise, vibration, cultural resources, safety, other subjects • Costs/funding–sources of project funding for construction and operations • Coordinate with other Rail Projects–high-speed rail, Capitol Corridor, Amtrak San Joaquin, Caltrain and freight

  10. Bay Area

  11. Oakland – Newark – Niles Triangle Context

  12. Tri Valley and BART Connectivity

  13. San Joaquin Valley

  14. Stockton - Merced

  15. ACEforward FY 2013/2014 Work Products and Target Dates

  16. ACEforward Schedule

  17. Next Steps • February Meetings Altamont and Central Valley Working Group meetings and meetings with Resource Agencies • Initial Ridership and Benefit Analysis • Alternatives Contact Dan Leavitt, SJRRC Manager of Regional Initiatives 209.944.6266 aceforward@acerail.com Facebook/ACEforward www.acerail.com Everything in life depends on a good connection.

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