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ACEforward The new regional initiative to improve our connection between the Central Valley and the Bay Area
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
ACEforward Project Current - 2013
ACEforward Project Goals 5-year plan – 2018
Altamont Corridor• Safety & Operational
Improvements• Increase Service to 6 Daily Round
Trips
Stockton - Modesto• Extension to
Modesto
ACEforward Project Goals Ten-Year Plan - 2022
Altamont Corridor• Increase Service
to 10 Daily Round Trips
Stockton - Merced• Extension to
Merced
The New ACEforward Initiative
ACEACEforward Ext.
Train Types – Existing and Next Model
Existing ACE – Diesel Locomotive
One locomotive per 8 coaches (max.)
Train length affects acceleration and braking performance
Top Speed 79 mph
Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) Each train is self propelled
Performance not affected by train length
Top Speed 110 - 125 mph
Environmental Clearance Strategy
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
The environmental review process and planning activities associated with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Ace (NEPA) include:
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
Bay Area
Oakland – Newark – Niles Triangle Context
Tri Valley and BART Connectivity
San Joaquin Valley
Stockton - Merced
Product Target Date
Stakeholder and Public Outreach Ongoing
NOI/NOP Release June / October 2013
Scoping Period (Extended) July / November 2013
Scoping Summary Report February 2014
Ridership and Revenue & Benefits Analysis
April 2014
Alternatives Analysis June 2014
Draft EIS/EIR June 2015
Final EIS/EIR February 2016
ACEforward FY 2013/2014 Work Products and Target Dates
ACEforward Schedule
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 [email protected]
Facebook/ACEforward www.acerail.com
Next Steps
Everything in life depends on a good connection.
