Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Subject: Request for Support of the Caltrain Long Range Service Vision, Moderate Growth Scenario, and the pursuit of a dedicated revenue source to support the operations and future capital investments in Caltrain
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution supporting the proposed Long Range Service Vision, Moderate Growth Scenario, developed by the Caltrain Joint Powers Authority (JPA), and the pursuit of a dedicated revenue source to support the operations and future capital investment in the JPA.
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BACKGROUND:
As the electrification of Caltrain is well underway, and with the anticipation of significant ridership increases over the next 20 years, a vision for the Caltrain service has been developed to allow the system to meet the needs of future riders and the region as a whole. The options for investment explored by JPA staff include baseline, moderate and high growth scenarios for the system, each of which represents incrementally more significant carrying capacity and investment demands.
Under the Long Range Service Vision, Moderate Growth Scenario (Service Vision) recommended by Caltrain's professional staff, fast and frequent service would be the standard on the line every day, all day. Over the last two decades, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled, and today Caltrain serves nearly 65,000 passengers per day, on average. Caltrain is now the seventh-largest commuter railroad in the country.
Over the 2020 - 2040 period of this Service Vision, peak hours would see eight trains per direction per hour operated by Caltrain, with all day Baby Bullet express service every 15 minutes and increased off-peak and weekend services. This vision also includes the opportunity to operate four additional High Speed Rail trains per hour in each direction. This increased frequency, paired with longer trains, has ...
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