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Monterey Branch Line

Learn about the need for rapid transit in Monterey Peninsula and the benefits of reestablishing rail/rapid bus service on the Monterey Branch Line. Explore the environmental review, funding sources, and timeline for this green alternative transportation project.

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Monterey Branch Line

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  1. Monterey Branch Line Association of Environmental Professionals and American Planning Association July 28, 2010

  2. Monterey Peninsula:Why do we need rapid transit? Two-lane highways Congestion; Buses also stuck Highway widening opportunities limited More future growth along the corridor Green alternative

  3. Goal: Reestablish rail/rapid bus service on Monterey Branch Line • Purchased from Union Pacific in 2003 • Many alternatives studied since purchase

  4. Light RailBenefits High Capacity Vehicles 100 passengers Ability to add train cars Quiet Low Emissions Safe Supports Transit Oriented Development Carries: wheelchairs Bicycles MST Operates

  5. Initial Phase • Every 15 to 30 Minutes • Transfer to Salinas

  6. Custom House Plaza - Marina Green 10.15 miles fixed guideway Peak: 15 minutes Off-peak: 30 minutes 6 vehicles 11 stations Capital Cost: $145.0M Operating Cost: $4.2M Boardings (Daily): 3,725 Characteristics:

  7. Monterey Branch Line: Transit-Oriented Development • Reservation - Downtown • Dunes at Monterey Bay • 8th St. Art District • CSUMB • Seaside Broadway Urban Village

  8. Environmental Review • Environmental Documents • State • Federal • Noise/Vibration • Safety • Crime • Sea Level Rise • Conceptual Engineering • Station Development • Off-site Traffic Access Improvements • Federal Transit Administration Small Starts Report Preparation

  9. Funding • Capital $ 145 M • Secured $ 25.0 M • Spent $ 12.4 M • Unsecured $120.0 M • Federal Small Starts • State Public Transportation Account • Impact fees • Operations $ 4.2 M /year • Fares $ 1.1 M • Lease Revenues $ 3.1 M

  10. Short-Term Activities • Alternatives Analysis • Selection of Preferred Alternative – Oct. 2009 • Public Outreach • Visual Simulation • Public Hearings • Draft Environmental Document – Dec. 2010 • Final Environmental Document – July 2011

  11. Monterey Branch Line: TimelineMonterey to Marina Environmental Documents 2009-11 Engineering & Design 2011-12 Construction 2013-14 Start of Service 2015

  12. Questions?

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