CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD · (see attached map) AGENDA. I. Call ... CCJPA Response to City of Davis Application for Grade Crossing at ... Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday September 21, 2011 10:00 a.m. City Council Chambers Sacramento City Hall 915 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA (see attached map)

AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance III. Report of the Chair IV. Minutes of the February 16, 2011, March 10, 2011, and June 8, 2011 Meetings ActionV. Consent Calendar [No items]

VI. Action and Discussion Items 1. CCJPA FY12 Budget Action 2. CCJPA/Amtrak FY 12 Fixed Price Operating Agreement Action 3. Legislative Matters Action 4. Air Quality Grant for Additional Standby Power Units at Sacramento Valley Station Action 5. CCJPA Capital Improvement Program Action 6. Results of June 2011 Onboard Surveys Discussion 7. Managing Director’s Report Info 8. Work Completed Info a. Amtrak Pricing Policy for State-Funded Intercity Passenger Rail Operations

b. Obligation of Recovery Act Funds for Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project c. CCJPA Response to City of Davis Application for Grade Crossing at Davis Station

d. Marketing Activities (June – August 2011) 9. Work in Progress Info a. Wireless Network (On-Board WiFi Service) b. Capitol Corridor Service at New Caltrain Santa Clara/University Station c. Federal Capital Grant Opportunities for Intercity Passenger Rail d. CCJPA Bike Advisory Working Group

e. Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering

f. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects g. Proposed Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas h. Upcoming Marketing Activities VII. Board Member Reports VIII. Public Comment IX. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., November 16, 2011 at City Council

Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, CA

Notes: Members of the public may address the Board regarding any item on this agenda. Please complete a "Request to Address the Board" form (available at the entrance of the Boardroom and at a teleconference location, if applicable) and hand it to the Secretary or designated staff member before the item is considered by the Board. If you wish to discuss a matter that is not on the agenda during a regular meeting, you may do so under Public Comment. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes for any item or matter. The CCJPA Board reserves the right to take action on any agenda item. Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for discussion or explanation is received from a CCJPA Board Director or from a member of the audience. The CCJPA Board provides services/accommodations upon request to persons with disabilities who wish to address Board matters. A request must be made within one and five days in advance of a Board meeting, depending on the service requested. Call (510) 464-6085 for information.

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Item IV CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Regular Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Minutes of the 79th Meeting

February 16, 2011 The 79th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2011 via simultaneous teleconference at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City, California; and Antioch City Hall, 3rd and H Streets, Antioch, California. Chair Bob Franklin presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary. I. Call to Order. Chair Franklin called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. II. Roll Call. Directors present in Suisun City: Chair Bob Franklin, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); James Spering, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); Steve Cohn, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Phil Serna, SRTD; Sue Greenwald, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); Joe Krovoza, YCTD (Alternate in absence of Director Villegas); Xavier Campos, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA); Robert Raburn, BART (Alternate in absence of Director Blalock); and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA. No Directors present in Antioch. Absent: Directors Jim Holmes, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA); Keith Nesbitt, PCTPA; Oscar Villegas, YCTD (Alternate attended in stead); Rose Herrera, SCVTA; Thomas M. Blalock, BART (Alternate attended in stead); James Fang, BART; Joel Keller, BART; Gail Murray, BART; and Lynette Sweet, BART. Chair Franklin led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Report of the Chair. Chair Franklin expressed his appreciation to the Board of Directors in electing him Chair for 2011 and 2012. Chair Franklin stated his commitment to maintaining the positive performance of the Capitol Corridor service and raising the awareness of the Capitol Corridor with elected officials in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C. The chair introduced returning Director Sue Greenwald for her second tenure on the Board, Director Xavier Campos of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and Director Joe Krovoza, Alternate for Director Villegas representing the Yolo County Transportation District. Chair Franklin noted the full agenda of challenges facing the Authority in the coming year, including the funding situation at the State level and capital funding related to the federal FY2011 High Speed Intercity Rail program. IV. Minutes of November 17, 2010 Meeting. Chair Franklin introduced the Minutes of the November 17, 2010 Meeting. Director Batchelor moved approval of the Minutes of November 17, 2010. Director Spering seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Serna, Greenwald, Campos, Batchelor, Krovoza, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Holmes, Nesbitt, Herrera, Fang, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. V. Consent Calendar. No items.


VI. Action and Discussion Items.

1. Business Plan Update (FY2011-12 through FY2012-13). Mr. David Kutrosky, Managing Director, requested the item be deferred to a future meeting, with the potential for a special meeting of the Board of Directors via teleconference before the April 1, 2011 due date for Board approval of the Business Plan Update.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.

The item was deferred. 2. Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project. Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of the

request for the authorization of funding and related agreements for the construction of the Yolo Causeway Crossover Project.

Director Cohn moved adoption of Resolution No. 11-2, In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Secure Funding for the Yolo Causeway Crossover Project. Director Spering seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Serna, Greenwald, Campos, Batchelor, Krovoza, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Holmes, Nesbitt, Herrera, Fang, Keller, Murray, and Sweet.

3. Legislative Matters/Governor’s Draft FY11-12 Budget. Mr. Kutrosky provided an

overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor service, highlighting the FY11-12 State Budget Act, federal legislation affecting Amtrak, FFY2011 Appropriations and the potential for a Surface Transportation Reauthorization.

Director Serna moved to authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board. Director Campos seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Serna, Greenwald, Campos, Batchelor, Krovoza, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Holmes, Nesbitt, Herrera, Fang, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 4. Status Report: Amtrak Pricing Policy for State-Funded Intercity Passenger Rail

Operations. Mr. Kutrosky updated the Board on the implementation of an Amtrak pricing policy for the operation of state supported Intercity Passenger Rail routes and reviewed the staff recommendation regarding proposed provisions of the policy.

Director Batchelor moved to authorize the CCJPA Chair to submit a letter to Amtrak stating the CCJPA (1) support of the guiding principles in developing a policy pursuant to PRIIA Section 209 and (2) requirements that the operating costs and capital charges allocated to services like the Capitol Corridor be fair, equitable, transparent, and reflect the actual use of Amtrak resources to support the corridor trains. Director Spering seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Serna, Greenwald, Campos, Batchelor, Krovoza, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Holmes, Nesbitt, Herrera, Fang, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 5. Overview of Rail Vehicle Needs for Future Capitol Corridor Service Plans.

Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of the needs and requirements for future passenger


rail cars and locomotives to support near-term and long-range Capitol Corridor service plans.

Directors Cohn and Serna exited the meeting. A quorum of the Board was no longer present.

6. Davis Station Safety Fence Project – Update. Mr. Kutrosky reported on the progress of the Davis Station Safety Fence Project.

Mr. Taylor Pope; Ms. Harriett Steiner, City Attorney, City of Davis; and the Honorable Don Saylor, Supervisor, District 2, Yolo County Board of Supervisors addressed the Board.

7. Managing Director’s Report. Mr. Kutrosky presented a review of ridership and revenue performance, on-time performance (98%), rising diesel fuel costs, and bicycle access workshops. Mr. Kutrosky noted progress on the wireless network project and provided an outlook for the coming year.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board. 8. Work Completed and 9. Work in Progress. Chair Franklin invited questions or

comments on Items 8 and 9. None were received. VII. Board Member Reports. Chair Franklin invited Board member reports. None were received. VIII. Public Comments. Chair Franklin invited comment from the public. Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board. IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 20, 2011, at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, California.



Special Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Minutes of the 80th Meeting

March 10, 2011 The 80th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was held at 8:45 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011 via simultaneous teleconference at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Board Room, 344 20th Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, California; City of Sacramento City Hall, 915 I Street, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Sacramento, California; San José City Council Offices, 200 East Santa Clara Street, Room 1853, San Jose, California; Placer County Transportation Planning Agency, 299 Nevada Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Auburn, California; and Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, 6th Floor, District 3 Supervisor’s Office, Fairfield, California. Chair Bob Franklin presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary. I. Call to Order. Chair Franklin called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m. II. Roll Call. Directors present in Oakland: Chair Bob Franklin, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); Thomas M. Blalock, BART; James Fang, BART; Joel Keller, BART; Gail Murray, BART; Director present in Sacramento: Phil Serna, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Director present in San Jose: Xavier Campos, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA); Directors present in Auburn: Jim Holmes, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA); Keith Nesbitt, PCTPA; Directors present in Fairfield: James Spering, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA. Absent: Directors Steve Cohn, SRTD; Sue Greenwald, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); Oscar Villegas, YCTD; Rose Herrera, SCVTA; and Lynette Sweet, BART. Chair Franklin led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Public Comment on Item IV Only. Chair Franklin invited public comment on Item IV. None were received. IV. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director).

1. Business Plan Update (FY2011-12 through FY2012-13). Mr. David Kutrosky, Managing Director, presented the proposed Business Plan Update prepared for the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.

Director Campos moved adoption of the Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Service Business Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2011-12 – Fiscal Year 2012-13. Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 11 - Directors Franklin, Spering, Serna, Holmes, Nesbitt, Campos, Blalock, Fang, Keller, Murray, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 5 – Directors Cohn, Greenwald, Villegas, Herrera, and Sweet.

V. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 20, 2011, at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, California.



Regular Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Minutes of the 81st Meeting

June 8, 2011 The 81st meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California. Chair Bob Franklin presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary. I. Call to Order. Chair Franklin called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. II. Roll Call. Directors present: Chair Bob Franklin, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); James Spering, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); Steve Cohn, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); John Allard, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) (Alternate for Director Holmes); Dan Wolk, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) (Alternate for Director Villegas); Xavier Campos, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA); Joel Keller, BART; Gail Murray, BART; Robert Raburn, BART (Alternate for Director Blalock); and Harry Price, STA (Alternate for Director Batchelor). Absent: Directors Phil Serna, SRTD; Jim Holmes, PCTPA (Alternate attended in stead); Keith Nesbitt, PCTPA; Sue Greenwald, YCTD; Oscar Villegas, YCTD (Alternate attended in stead); Rose Herrera, SCVTA; Thomas M. Blalock, BART (Alternate attended in stead); James Fang, BART; Lynette Sweet, BART; and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA (Alternate attended in stead). Chair Franklin led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Report of the Chair. Chair Franklin expressed his appreciation to the Board of Directors in accommodating the June meeting date change and welcomed alternate Director Dan Wolk from the Yolo County Transportation District and Interim Executive Director Sherwood Wakeman. The Chair commented on the submittal of the Business Plan Update to the State; the recognition of National Train Day 2011 on May 7; the successful launch of the CCJPA Food Drive; and the award of $68 million in Federal High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Funding for a joint application for new rail cars and locomotives. IV. Minutes of February 16, 2011 Meeting. Chair Franklin noted the Minutes of the February 16, 2011 Regular Board Meeting would be deferred to a future meeting. V. Consent Calendar. Chair Franklin introduced the Consent Calendar. Director Spering moved approval of Consent Calendar Item V.1. Adoption of Resolutions No. 11-03, In the Matter of Approving a Revised Budget for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority On-Board Automated Ticketing/Validation Project; and No. 11-04, In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Obtain FY10-11 Funds from the State of California Emergency Management Agency. Director Cohn seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, Wolk, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet.


VI. Action and Discussion Items.

1. Wireless Internet Standards and Usage Policy. Mr. David Kutrosky, Managing Director, requested approval of a set of internet standards and usage policies for the pending rollout of the on-train wireless network for Capitol Corridor trains.

Director Raburn moved adoption of Resolution No. 11-05, In the Matter of Establishing Wireless Internet Standards and Usage Policies for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. Director Campos seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, Wolk, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet. 2. Security Camera Installation at Capitol Corridor Unstaffed Stations Project: Revised

Budget. Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of the request and justification for a budget increase for the Security Camera Installation Project.

Director Murray moved adoption of Resolution No. 11-06, In the Matter of Approving a Revised Budget for the Security Camera Installation. Director Price seconded the motion which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, Wolk, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet.

3. Legislative Matters/Governor’s Draft FY11-12 Budget. Mr. Kutrosky provided an

overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor service.

Director Cohn moved to authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board. Director Spering seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, Wolk, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet. 4. Capitol Corridor Train Service to Downtown Santa Clara Station. Mr. Kutrosky

presented to the Board a proposal to initiate a new station stop for Capitol Corridor train service at the newly expanded Caltrain Santa Clara Station, adjacent to the Santa Clara Transit Center.

Director Campos moved adoption of Resolution No. 11-07, In the Matter of Initiating Capitol Corridor Train Service to the Renovated Caltrain Downtown Santa Clara Station. Director Spering seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, Wolk, and Raburn. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet. 5. Proposed Grade Crossings at Davis Station (Pending Application by City of Davis).

Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of the request from staff for authority to submit comments and take other appropriate actions on any proposal by the City of Davis for proposed at-grade crossings at or near the Davis Station consistent with protecting and furthering CCJPA policies on new or renovated stations.


Ms. Harriet Steiner, City Attorney, City of Davis, addressed the Board. Director Spering moved that the Board authorize staff to submit comments and take other appropriate actions on any application submitted by the City of Davis for proposed at-grade crossings at or near the Davis Station that are consistent with protecting and furthering CCJPA policies on new or renovated stations by Capitol Corridor trains and amended the motion, adding a phrase to direct staff to work with the City of Davis on a long term safety access solution at the Davis Station. Director Raburn seconded the motion as amended, which passed by voice vote. Ayes: 9 – Directors Franklin, Spering, Cohn, Campos, Keller, Murray, Price, Allard, and Raburn. Noes: 1 - Wolk. Absent: 6 – Directors Serna, Nesbitt, Greenwald, Herrera, Fang, and Sweet.

Director Cohn exited the meeting.

6. Overview of Draft FY11-12 CCJPA Budget (Operations, Administration, Marketing). Mr. Kutrosky provided a brief overview of the CCJPA budget based upon the adopted FY11-12 – FY12-13 Business Plan Update.

7. Managing Director’s Report. Mr. Kutrosky presented a review of ridership and revenue

performance; operating ratio achievement above goal (54%); on-time performance (98%); and the CCJPA Food Drive. Continuing, Mr. Kutrosky updated the FRA High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Capital Grant Opportunities; the progress of the CCJPA Bike Advisory Working Group; and upcoming safety initiatives.

Ms. Priscilla Kalugdan, Manager of Marketing Programs, reviewed the advertising campaign strategy, brand identity initiative, and upcoming promotions.

8. Work Completed and 9. Work in Progress. Chair Franklin invited questions or

comments on Items 8 and 9. None were received. VII. Board Member Reports. Chair Franklin invited Board member reports. None were received. VIII. Public Comments. Chair Franklin invited comment from the public. None were received. IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., September 21, 2011, at the City Council Chambers, Sacramento City Hall, 915 “I” Street, Sacramento, California. Motion: CCJPA Board adopts the minutes of the February 16, 2011, March 10, 2011, and June 8, 2011 Board meetings.


Item VI.1

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________

MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: CCJPA FY12 BUDGET PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to adopt the CCJPA FY12 budget based on enactment of the State Budget Act of 2011. BACKGROUND Pursuant to the Interagency Transfer Agreement, the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H) is required to allocate funds in the state budget to cover the CCJPA’s annual budget for the period covering July 1 to the following June 30. On June 29, 2011, the Governor enacted the State Budget Act of 2011, which covers the period from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. While the CCJPA has not yet received an allocation letter from the Secretary of BT&H, based on meetings with Caltrans Rail and Amtrak the CCJPA’s budget for FY 11-12 will be as follows:

Budget Item FY 11-12 FY 10-11 Difference % Change Service (a) $ 29,586,390 $ 29,181,683 $ 58,733 (b) 1.5% Administrative $ 2,951,800 $ 2,951,800 $ - 0.0% Marketing $ 1,174,000 $ 1,174,000 $ - 0.0% TOTAL $ 33,712,190 $ 33,307,483 $ 58,733 1.2%

Note: a. Budget line item is for annual operating agreement (see Agenda Item VI.2) and includes 32 weekday (and 22

weekend) trains and associated feeder bus routes, as of August 28, 2006. b. The increase in service contract costs is primarily due to a larger fuel budget.

In continuation of the CCJPA/Amtrak FY 11 Fixed Price Operating Agreement, for FY 11-12 the CCJPA will retain the services of the BART Transit Information Center (TIC) to handle all phone calls for the Capitol Corridor service via a separate toll free number – 877-9-RIDE-CC in place of Amtrak’s national Reservations/Information system. This transfer resulted in a recurring annual cost savings of approximately $1.5 million that is used to fund the CCJPA’s share of the BART TIC plus provide additional customer programs (such as website, communications, and public information) performed by CCJPA staff. The CCJPA’s budget increases by 1.2%, primarily due to increases in fuel expenses in the FY 12 operating/service budget (see Agenda Item VI.2). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board, in accordance with Section 8.1 of the Amended Joint Exercise Powers Agreement to Establish the CCJPA, adopt the CCJPA FY 11-12 budget of $33,712,190 pursuant to the enactment of State Budget Act of 2011 and upon allocation of such funds by the State to the CCJPA. Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.

BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS In the Matter of Adopting the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Fiscal Year 11-12 Budget/ Resolution No. 11-08 WHEREAS, the State Budget for Fiscal Year 11-12, which covers the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, was enacted on June 29, 2011; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the enactment of the State Budget Act of 2011 and budget meetings with Amtrak and Caltrans Rail the Fiscal Year 11-12 budget for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority is expected to be $33,712,190; and WHEREAS, the CCJPA has not yet received an annual allocation letter from the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for the CCJPA’s FY 11-12 in response to the enactment of the budget act; and WHEREAS, Section 8.1 of the Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement among the Member Agencies provides for the preparation and submission to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board of an operating budget by the Managing Agency, and adoption thereof by the CCJPA Board; and RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby adopts the CCJPA Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget of $33,712,190 or any such amount that is included in the allocation letter from the Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency plus any further amount authorized and provided by the State to support additional Capitol Corridor train and feeder bus service based upon the enactment of the State Budget Act of 2011 and subject to allocation of such funding by the State. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, and California Department of Transportation Division of Rail.

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ACTION: DATE: ATTEST:

Ayes: _____________________

Noes: Kenneth A. Duron Secretary

Abstain:



Item VI.2


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: CCJPA/AMTRAK FFY 2011-12 OPERATING AGREEMENT PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize the execution of the CCJPA/Amtrak FFY 2011-12 Fixed-Price Operating Agreement for Amtrak’s operation of the Capitol Corridor Service (intercity train and feeder bus) once the CCJPA has received a funding allocation letter from the State for FY 11-12. BACKGROUND Pursuant to the transfer and funding agreements with the State, CCJPA submits an annual business plan, which identifies the CCJPA’s annual funding request for the proposed level of Capitol Corridor train and feeder bus service during the federal fiscal year (FFY) to be consistent with Amtrak’s federal appropriation. For FFY 2011-12 (October 2011 – September 2012), the CCJPA submitted a business plan to the State (through the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H)) for the 32-train service plan, which was in operation at the time of submittal. In conjunction with state funds made available to the three (3) California Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) services through the State Budget Act of 2011, BT&H will, in return, transmit an allocation letter for the CCJPA FY 11-12 budget (see Agenda Item VI.1). While an allocation letter has not yet been received from BT&H, initial indications are the allocation will include $29,586,390 to support the operation/service budget, which is used to finance the CCJPA/Amtrak FFY 2011-12 Operating Agreement. The budget for CCJPA/Amtrak FFY 2011-12 Operating Agreement is 1% greater than the FFY 2010-11 agreement due to increased operating expenses (fuel and minor capital projects). The CCJPA’s FFY 2011-12 operating budget, however, will continue to support the service expansion plan introduced in August 2006. The FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Operating Agreement has been prepared by CCJPA and Amtrak staff (sent under separate cover) and will support Amtrak’s operation of the current service plan [32-train weekday trains with 22 weekend trains]. - Based on an operating budget (CCJPA expenses less projected revenues) submitted by Amtrak, a fixed

price amount of $29,586,390 for the CCJPA to support the current train service and feeder bus routes; - The contract budget includes the revenues and related operating expenses associated with the introduction

of free onboard WiFi internet services available on all Capitol Corridor trains; - Maintains the modified UPRR railroad performance payment program of higher incentives for improved

dispatching of Capitol Corridor trains. The budget for these incentive payments is set at the maximum amount that UPRR can achieve under the current CCJPA/Amtrak/UPRR agreement for railroad performance. Any unearned incentives will be reinvested towards service improvement projects on the route that will in turn improve the on-time performance of the Capitol Corridor trains;

- Similar to the FY 2010-11contract, the CCJPA has assumed the risk for fuel and host railroad expenses from Amtrak. CCJPA has full audit provisions for the fuel expenses and has established a conservative fuel budget;

- The fixed budget limits the CCJPA’s financial liability so any cost overruns are absorbed by Amtrak; - The right by the CCJPA to audit and inspect any aspect of the contract; - Extra work and compensation would be an item negotiated on a project-by-project basis between the

parties; and


- Performance criteria and assessments for Amtrak’s non-performance are incorporated into the contract and CCJPA will administer surveys to calibrate customer satisfaction and rail equipment maintenance performance.

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board authorize the execution of the FFY 2011-12 CCJPA/Amtrak Operating Agreement for a fixed price contract amount of $29,586,390 or any such amount that is included in the allocation letter from the Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.

BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS In the Matter of Approving the Agreement for the Provision of Rail Passenger Service ("FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement") Between the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority / Resolution No. 11-09

WHEREAS, as of October 1, 2010, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation ("Amtrak") and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority ("CCJPA") entered into an Agreement for the Provision of Rail Passenger Service for a fixed-price amount, the FFY 2010-11 Fixed Price Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the FFY 2010-11 Fixed Price Agreement provided, among other things, for the provision

by Amtrak of rail passenger and bus service under CCJPA's direction in the Capitol Corridor upon the terms and for the budget set forth therein; and

WHEREAS, Amtrak and CCJPA mutually desire to enter into a similar form of agreement

substantially in the form appended to this resolution, providing for the same rail passenger and bus service for a price fixed by agreement between the parties as set forth more fully in the FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the effective date of the FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement (superseding the FFY

2010-11 Fixed Price Agreement which expires by its terms on September 30, 2011) will be October 1, 2011, the date of agreement in principle between the parties to all the terms and conditions of the FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement, subject to appropriate legal review and execution by the parties;

RESOLVED, upon receipt of the annual allocation letter for FY 2010-11 from the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, the CCJPA Board does hereby authorize execution of the FFY 2010-11 Fixed Price Agreement with a budget not-to-exceed $29,586,390 or such modified amount allocated to the CCJPA by the State to support the planned operations for FY2011-12 by the Chair of the CCJPA Board or his duly authorized designee, on behalf of the CCJPA, substantially in the form presented to this meeting, and attached hereto as Exhibit A, including any provisions that will provide additional Capitol Corridor train and feeder bus service from funds authorized and allocated by the State.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, subject to appropriate legal review and execution by the

parties, the said FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement shall be effective as of October 1, 2011. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the FFY 2011-12 Fixed Price Agreement shall, when

executed, supersede and replace in its entirety the FFY 2010-11 Fixed Price Agreement, which expires by its terms on September 30, 2011.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board forthwith transmit a copy of this

resolution to Amtrak, the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, and California Department of Transportation Division of Rail.

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ACTION: DATE: ATTEST: Ayes:

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Abstain:


Item V1.3


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE MATTERS PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service. BACKGROUND Legislative Matters State Legislative Matters FY 11-12 State Budget [CCJPA POSITION: SUPPORT] Governor Brown enacted the State Budget Act of 2011 on June 29, 2011 for the FY 11-12 State Budget. State funding support for transit via the Public Transportation Account (PTA) remains unchanged from the January 2011 proposed budget and represents clear and strong support for transit from the Governor. In the FY 11-12 budget, the funds in the PTA, as protected under Prop 22 will provide: (1) $329.6 million to the State Transit Assistance program to support local transit services and (2) $133 million to the three State-supported Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) corridors (Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, Pacific Surfliner), of which $90.3 million is dedicated to the operating costs to support the three IPR corridors. This funding will allow service levels on the three popular train services to remain the same as the prior year. As such, the CCJPA will be able to provide 32 weekday (and 22 weekend) Capitol Corridor trains for FY 11-12. It is important to note that these proposed state PTA transit funding levels are based on the Gas Tax Swap legislation passed in March 2010 (which was reaffirmed via the Legislature’s 2/3 vote on AB 105 in order to conform with Proposition 26) and such PTA funds are protected per the passage of Proposition 22. SB 582 (Yee) – Regional Commuter Benefits Policies [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] This bill as amended provides an additional tool for regional agencies to encourage more business travelers in California to use public transit. SB 582 would allow employers to take a more active role in providing commute benefits to their employees, that will, in turn, help attract new riders to public transit, thereby improving air quality, providing traffic congestion relief and increasing fare revenue to help sustain and grow quality public transit service. The CCJPA sent a letter of support noting that public transport (like the Capitol Corridor trains) can be an effective means to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector. Status: Vetoed by Governor Brown on August 1, 2011. AB 147 (Dickinson) – Transportation Mitigation Fees [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] This bill would authorize a local agency to utilize existing fees collected under the Subdivision Map Act to be considered for transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. Current law limits support of development


projects for only major thoroughfares and bridges. These fees are collected as a condition for approving a final map or building permit. The CCJPA sent a letter of support stating that AB 147 can provide the necessary tools to encourage regional sustainable development as set forth in SB 375 which will enhance the attractiveness of public transport services like the Capitol Corridor trains. Status: Passed the Legislature and enrolled to the Governor for enactment on August 22, 2011. AB 650 (Blumenfield) – Blue Ribbon Task Force on Public Transportation for the 21st Century [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] This bill would develop a 12-member task force with the purpose of preparing a written report by May 31, 2013 to determine the current state of California's transit system. The CCJPA sent a letter of support stating that the Capitol Corridor train service, like many other transit services in the State, have experienced ridership growth with limited financial support for infrastructure and service expansion, yet future investment is required in order to kept pace with demand. Status: Passed the Senate with amendments on Sept. 1, 2011; back to Assembly for concurrence. SB 791 (Steinberg) – Regional Fee Proposal [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] The bill is an attempt to provide funding to support efforts to comply with AB 32 and SB 375. and is being pushed by the environmental community. The bill proposes to authorize a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), subject to receiving majority voter approval from the voters within its jurisdiction, to impose a regional congestion reduction charge on vehicle fuel to fund transportation improvements necessary to reduce vehicular traffic congestion within the MPO’s region. Examples include: transit capital, operating and maintenance costs; highway/local streets maintenance, safety and rehabilitation of state highways or local streets and roads; conversion of mixed-flow or HOV lanes to high-occupancy toll lanes or other variably tolled express lanes; bicycle and pedestrian programs and projects; and transportation demand management programs and projects (e.g., transit, carpool facilities, enhanced telecommuting, etc.). Language in the bill complies with the voting requirements of Proposition 26, approved by the voters in November, 2010. While the bill will not be considered during this legislative session (2011), it is staff’s understanding that it will be re-introduced in the 2012 legislative session. Staff supports the concepts presented in the bill as these regional funds will allow public transport agencies (like the Capitol Corridor trains) to effecting leverage other limited state and federal funds, thereby expending projects to create jobs while meeting the primary goal of the bill – reducing vehicular congestion in the region. Status: Will not be considered in the current legislative session; to be re-introduced in the 2012 session. Federal Legislation Development of FY2012 Budget With the enactment of the federal FY2011 budget, high speed and intercity passenger rail programs/services face an uncertain future for FY2012 federal funding support. The funding for FY2011 HSIPR capital grants program was eliminated ($0) and Positive Train Control (PTC) was fully rescinded to $0. $400M was rescinded in FY2011 HSIPR capital funds from the $2.4 billion in returned Florida High Speed Rail funds. As such going into the FY2012 federal budget negotiations, states will be focusing on the near-term benefits of federal investment in the state HSIPR programs – job creation and economic recovery. FY2012 House THUD Appropriations Subcommittee – Elimination of Amtrak Funds for State Supported Services [CCJPA POSITION- OPPOSE] The House Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee passed by voice its mark-up of the FY2012 budget which not only eliminates funding for the FY2012


HSIPR capital grants program but it inserted language in the bill that would prohibit Amtrak from providing federal funds for any state-supported IPR corridor services. This drastic action would jeopardize the continued operation of Amtrak’s popular state routes. In the meantime, Amtrak (working with many states) recently released the Section 209 Policy (in accordance with PRIIA) that will provide a revised cost allocation program that will increase state support for these state corridor trains starting in FY2014, thereby reducing federal funding for Amtrak (see Agenda Item VI.8.a). Staff prepared and transmitted a letter signed by CCJPA Chair Franklin to the House THUD Appropriations Subcommittee counterpart in the Senate stating the CCJPA’s strong opposition to the House’s language. Staff has also reached out to the California members of the Congressional Bicameral HSIPR Caucus to present the collective case to continue federal operating funding to support the transition of the Section 209 Policy and to provide capital funds to support state HSIPR programs/services. Amtrak Board Nominations CCJPA staff still continues to work with other California IPR agencies to see what can be done to fill the last vacancy on the 9-member Amtrak Board with an individual from California who has experience in passenger rail service. Surface Transportation Reauthorization Of this writing, there has not been much progress on the next federal surface transportation authorization since the President signed H.R. 662, the extension of federal surface transportation program (SAFETEA-LU) funding through September 30, 2011. With the expiration rapidly approaching and not much time left in the Congressional legislative calendar before September 30, 2011, on September 13, 2011 the House passed a bill providing a 6-month extension to SAFETEA-LU. Senate will now take this bill up to continue federal funding for numerous highway and transit programs/services. Currently, other than the extension of the current SAFETEA-LU program, there are two competing proposals: (1) Congressman Mica, Chair of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, (a six-year reauthorization with a 30% reduction in funding) and (2) Senator Boxer, Chair of the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee (a 2-year program at current funding levels, which requires an infusion of $12B of non-federal gas tax revenues). While both of these proposals include recognition of a Rail Title for HSIPR, neither provides any funding. As a reminder, in mid May 2011, the White House released its partial draft of the next Surface Transportation Program which identified a $53 billion program in the Rail Title for HSIPR; however, the program did not identify the sources of funds that would supplement the HTF in order to finance the Rail Title programs. RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board.


Item VI.4


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: AIR QUALITY GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL STANDBY POWER UNITS AT

SACRAMENTO VALLEY STATION PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to seek air quality grant funding and enter into related agreements for the construction of additional standby power units for the renovated Sacramento Valley Station. BACKGROUND Where available, standby (480-volt) power units are used to power head-end power (HEP) rather than allowing the locomotive engines to continue running with diesel fuel. The HEP unit is located within the locomotive and supplies power to the heating ventilation air-conditioning (HVAC), lights, café car (refrigeration), communications, doors, toilets, outlet power, etc. At present in Sacramento, diesel fuel is burned to provide HEP for long (e.g., overnight) or short (between train turns) layover periods. The City of Sacramento has been successful with its partners to assemble funds to support the rebuild/relocation of the Sacramento Valley Station tracks and platforms through the Sacramento Railyards Project. The plans for the project initially included eight (8) standby powers units [two each end of the two center grade-separated platforms), but was reduced to four (4) units as part of value-engineering when costs exceeded budget. Eight standby units will fulfill Amtrak’s normal operations to rail rolling stock which layover for long periods (greater than 60 minutes) at the Sacramento Valley Station and will directly eliminate diesel fuel usage and corresponding criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions in the Sacramento air basin. A grant funding opportunity for four additional standby power units was presented to the CCJPA by the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD). After discussions with these partners about the grant program, known popularly as the “Carl Moyer Program”, the CCJPA has submitted a “Heavy-Duty Low-Emission Vehicle/Equipment/Engine Incentive Programs” application for the grant funds to the SMAQMD to fund four additional standby power units. As of this writing, the CCJPA does not know officially if the application will be successful but in the event that it is, the CCJPA must be in a position to provide a 20% match of $80,000 to the $320,000 grant request to the City of Sacramento to fund an expected budget of $400,000 for the additional four standby power units. Should CCJPA receive the grant from SMAQMD, the CCJPA would contract with the City of Sacramento who would cause the additional four standby power units to be installed by the contractor who is completing the rebuild. RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into agreements necessary to secure funding, if awarded to CCJPA, and install four additional standby power units at the Sacramento Valley Station in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000. Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.

BEFORE THE

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Secure Funding and Enter Into Necessary Agreements for the Air Quality Grant To Provide Additional Standby Power Units at the Sacramento Valley Station/ Resolution No. 11-10

WHEREAS, the City of Sacramento (“City”) and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (“SMAQMD”) have discussed with the CCJPA the potential to apply for an air quality grant program administered by SMAQMD to fund an additional four standby power units for the Sacramento Railyards Project relocation of the Sacramento Valley Station island, grade-separated platforms (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA submitted to SMAQMD a “Heavy-Duty Low-Emission

Vehicle/Equipment/Engine Incentive Programs” application for $320,000 in grant funding to be matched with $80,000 in CCJPA funding to the SMAQMD to fund four additional standby power units for the Project; and

WHEREAS, if successful, the CCJPA would enter into the necessary funding agreements with

SMAQMD to receive the $320,000 in grant funding and subsequently enter into an agreement with the City for a total of $400,000 to install four additional standby power units at the rebuilt Sacramento Valley Station platforms; and

WHEREAS, the City of Sacramento is prepared in include an additional four standby power units into its existing construction contract for the Project once funding is secured and all the necessary agreements are executed; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements which, if awarded by SMAQMD, would provide sufficient funding for the construction and installation of four additional standby power units for the Sacramento Railyards Project relocation of the Sacramento Valley Station island, grade-separated platforms;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to the City of Sacramento, SMAQMD, Amtrak, and Caltrans.

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ACTION: DATE: ATTEST:

Ayes: _____________________


Abstain:



Item VI.5


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: CCJPA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to review an overview of the various capital projects currently underway and proposed along the Capitol Corridor and to provide direction in the phased development of the CCJPA’s Capital Improvement Program. BACKGROUND Based on discussions at the June 8, 2011 CCJPA Board of Directors meeting, staff has developed a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which categorizes various capital projects under an unconstrained funding scenario into three groups:

- Group A: Projects are categorized as Security and Safety Projects, including Positive Train Control (PTC) collision avoidance signal system, and are the highest priority for the CCJPA to ensure the continued safe operation of the trains and stations and related facilities.

- Group B: A series of track capacity improvements that will allow for added track capacity to allow for service expansion plans and infrastructure upgrades to maintain and enhance service reliability/on-time performance; and

- Group C: These are projects that not sponsored by the CCJPA but are located on the Capitol Corridor, such as renovated or new stations.

The CIP as grouped will form the basis to guide the CCJPA’s decisions on upcoming investments using available and projected funding streams. The CCJPA can then integrate the CIP into the National Rail Plan as developed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in order to pursue High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program capital grants and other federal infrastructure capital programs as well as the Caltrans State Rail Plan and the Regional Transportation Plans (RTP) developed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Also it is important to note that the CIP will provide the improvements and upgrades to meet projected ridership demand and support state legislation (AB 32 and SB 375) and federal requirements (such as PTC). Exhibit A provides a comprehensive list of capital investment projects in the CIP under the unconstrained funding scenario. As shown in Exhibit A, the CCJPA has an overwhelming large number of capital projects lacking any identified funding sources. Like many public transportation agencies, the CCJPA is facing extreme uncertainty in identifying potential capital funding sources to support the CIP due to financial belt-tightening in Washington DC and the poor financial situation in California. These unfortunate situations in Washington DC and Sacramento drive home a lack of diversity and unstable source of potential capital funds. Historically, CCJPA’s capital program was subject to available State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding or special propositions, such as Proposition 1B and Proposition 1A at the State level. At the federal level, only the recently created HSIPR capital grants program administered by the FRA has provided limited federal funding to the CCJPA and the climate in Washington DC has eliminated HSIPR funds for FY2011 with an equally dire forecast for FY2012. Other opportunities include the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment for Generating Economy Recovery (TIGER) but this program


in practice requires non-federal matching funds often in excess of 70% just to enter the competitive zone and on average, can only provide about $10 million in federal funds to each project using prior TIGER awards as a guide. The shortage of projected State capital funds, which would be required for any match program at the federal level (HSIPR is also a match program), exacerbates the situation for the CCJPA and reduces the chance to secure these federal matching grant programs. Given these financial constraints and an expansive CIP, staff’s strategy is to advance projects through environmental review and preliminary engineering so they are “project-ready” and meet merit-based requirements of the state and federal funding agencies. This strategy has paid off with the CCJPA’s recent capital funding allocations for the Wireless Network Program and Yolo Causeway West Crossover. The benefits of this strategy have resulted in expediting project mobilization, creating jobs, and improving the quality of the Capitol Corridor service. RECOMMENDATION While no formal action is requested for this agenda item, the CCJPA Board may provide input, direction, and guidance in the development of the CCJPA’s Capital Improvement Program.

EXHIBIT A CCJPA Capital Program - 10-Year List of Projects (2011-2020)

Budget(funded or projected)

CCJPA Programmed

Funding

Other Programmed

Funding Programmed

Funding Source(s) Funding Gap Potential Funding Gap Solutions Timeline/Notes

Group A Safety/Security Projects:Ongoing

Automated Ticket Validation (ATV) Project 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ ‐$ Prop 1B TS/S ‐$ Complete late 2011; shifting towards Amtrak's ATV system built on CCJPA's model

Wireless Network 4,750,000$ 4,750,000$ ‐$ Prop 1B IPR, Prop 1B TS/S ‐$

Available to public by end of 2011; enhancements will proceed incrementally after initial launch

Station Security Cameras 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ ‐$ Prop 1B TS/S ‐$ Completed by October 2011

TOTAL 7,250,000$ 7,250,000$ ‐$ ‐$ Planned

Positive Train Control 35,000,000$ 11,706,000$ 23,294,000$ Prop 1B TS/S, UPRR ‐$ Project supporting UPRR led PTC implementation by 2015On‐board Information System (OBIS)

16,800,000$ 1,600,000$ 15,200,000$ Prop 1B IPR, Prop 1B TS/S ‐$

Retrofit of existing fleet completed in FY 2012 and 2013 under Amtrak national OBIS procurement process

ROW Crossing Barriers 948,203$ 948,203$ Prop 1B TS/S ‐$ Projects planned for implementation in Hayward and Suisun by summer 2012Security Operations Center (SOC)

2,000,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ Prop 1B TS/S 1,800,000$ TBDProject status is unknown; requires greater scope and development with Caltrans

TOTAL 54,748,203$ 14,354,203$ 38,594,000$ 1,800,000$

Group B Expansion/Service ImprovementsOngoing

Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Main Track ‐ Initial Design and Environmental Documentation 3,530,000$ 3,530,000$ ‐$ STIP‐PTA ‐$

Process expected to be completed by early 2015

Capitalized Maintenance Phase 2 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ ‐$ Prop 1B IPR ‐$ An ongoing project defined by phases of allocated funding resulting in regular reduction in slow orders and high on‐time performance

New Rolling Stock 54,000,000$ ‐$ 54,000,000$ Prop 1B IPR, FRA‐HSIPR ‐$

Funds obligated with FRA ‐ delivery expected phased between 3 to 5 years from present; CCJPA share will be 10‐11 cars + 2 Locomotives

TOTAL 60,030,000$ 6,030,000$ 54,000,000$ ‐$ Planned

Capitalized Maintenance Ph 3 67,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 67,000,000$ TBD Representing an ongoing need subject to available fundingOakland to San Jose Ph. 2 Service Expansion

165,275,000$ 15,107,000$ 25,720,048$

Prop 1A, misc Federal and State sources 124,447,952$ TBD

Multi‐phased project; schedule dependent upon availability of future funding sources. Will support increase to 22 daily trains to/from San Jose

Placer County Service Expansion(from 1 to 2 round trips) 51,000,000$ TBD TBD TBD 51,000,000$ TBD

Project plan approved by by UPRR; schedule subject to available capital grant funding; increase to 2 daily round trip trains to Auburn/Rocklin/Roseville.

Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Main Track ‐ Final Design/Construction 280,000,000$ 15,500,000$ ‐$ Prop 1A 264,500,000$ TBD

Dependent upon available capital grant funding; Will support increase to 20 daily trains to/from Roseville

Oakland Embarcadero Third Track 27,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 27,000,000$ TBD Preliminary, long‐term project; conceptualRichmond to Pinole 3rd Track 25,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000,000$ TBD Preliminary, long‐term project; conceptual

TOTAL 615,275,000$ 30,607,000$ 25,720,048$ 558,947,952$

Group C Non‐CCJPA led Projects (funded by others)Ongoing

Fairfield Vacaville Station 48,000,000$ ‐$ 48,000,000$ Mix of Local/State /Fed sources ‐$

Planned opening of station facility in 2014

Sacramento Railyard Project Ph 1 70,948,725$ ‐$ 70,948,725$ Mix of Local/State /Fed sources ‐$

Construction has begun; station tracks relocated with grade‐separated island platforms; projected to be complete by May 2012

Caltrain Santa Clara/University Station 26,000,000$ ‐$ 26,000,000$ Mix of Local/State /Fed sources ‐$

Construction nearly complete; grade‐separated island platform; Expected opening by end of year 2011

San Jose Diridon Station 38,200,000$ ‐$ 38,200,000$ FRA‐HSIPR, and other sources ‐$

Project complete by mid‐November 2011; addition of 4 stations tracks and 2 grade‐separated island platforms

TOTAL 183,148,725$ ‐$ 183,148,725$ ‐$ Planned

Hercules Station TBD TBD TBD Mix of Local/State /Fed sources TBD TBD

Extent of station costs are not fully developed; grade‐separated island platform plus transit center located in transit‐orientated development

Davis Station Access Improvements 10,000,000$ TBD TBD 10,000,000$ TBD TBD

Union City Station 201,000,000$ TBD TBD Mix of Local/State /Fed sources 201,000,000$ TBD

Initially developed as part of Dumbarton Rail Project; includes track upgrades and grade separation of new platform, local street to support Capitol Corridor trains

TOTAL 211,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 211,000,000$ Legend: Prop 1B TS/S Propos ition 1B Trans it Safety/Security

Prop 1B IPR Propos ition 1B Interci ty Passenger Rai l

STIP‐PTA State Transportation Improvement Program ‐ Publ ic Transportation Account

Prop 1A Propos ition 1A (high speed rai l bond, interci ty portion)

FRA‐HSIPR Federal Rai l road Adminis tration ‐ High Speed Interci ty Passenger Rai l

Projects ‐ Ten Year Project List (to FY 2021)

Preliminary and Tentative ‐‐ Subject to further revision and revision.


Item V1.6 CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

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MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: RESULTS OF CCJPA JUNE 2011 ON-BOARD SURVEYS PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the results of the CCJPA’s June 2011 on-board surveys. BACKGROUND Under the annual FY 2010-11 fixed-price operating agreement, the CCJPA conducts two on-board surveys to gauge the performance of Amtrak based on the passengers’ responses to questions relating to Amtrak’s station agents and on-board crew members. The second survey of this contract year was conducted in June 2011. The survey was divided into eight questions for station staff and six questions for on-board crews. Passengers rated their satisfaction levels (1-low to 5-high). 2,643 completed surveys were collected (one of the highest response levels ever). The responses to the questions were the best in 10 years, surpassing the previous records set in the December 2009 survey results. Amtrak station staff received a composite score of 4.15 (vs. 4.14 for January 2011) and on-board crews received a score of 4.31 (vs. 4.31 for January 2011). Areas showing improvement include station and train cleanliness, availability of train schedules, and conductor announcements. Staff is working with Amtrak on a continual basis to improve Amtrak’s separate monthly scores tabulated for the Capitol Corridor, which have slipped over the last year, yet are still meeting the Amtrak’s goal for the service. The areas needing improvement are related to air conditioning and seat comfort. The June 2011 survey also included questions to receive input from Capitol Corridor passengers’ demographic information, which are provided below (and also posted on the CCJPA website):

Mode 6/11 (%) 1/11 (%) 6/10 (%) drove alone 21.4 22.2 20.9

dropped off 23.8 22.4 24.5 Amtrak Thruway bus 7.5 7.6 6.6 local transit 15.6 15.9 16.0 walked 15.6 16.7 16.0 carpool 2.6 1.9 3.3 bike 10.5 10.7 9.4 taxi 1.8 1.8 1.9 other (inc. Amtrak train) 1.2 0.8 1.4 TOTAL 100.0 100.0 100.0


Purpose 6/11 (%) 1/11 (%) 6/10 (%) Ticket type 6/11 (%) 1/10 (%) 6/10 (%) business/work 60.1 61.4 55.9 one-way/round trip 49.1 43.2 52.0 visit family/friends 26.6 26.7 27.8 45-day 10-ride 19.2 23.3 19.0 school 2.8 4.2 3.9 monthly 31.7 33.5 29.0 personal business 4.6 4.2 5.8 TOTAL 100.0 100.0 100.0 shopping/vacation 5.3 3.1 5.7

Other 0.6 0.6 0.9 TOTAL 100.0 100.0 100.0

RECOMMENDATION For discussion.


Item V1.7 Date: September 14, 2011 From: David B. Kutrosky To: CCJPA Board Subject: Managing Director’s Report – September 2011

Overview The positive performance of the Capitol Corridor continues. In August, 153,085 customers hopped on board Capitol Corridor trains, bringing our increase in ridership back up to double digits: 10 percent more riders chose our trains compared to August 2010. The Capitol Corridor August 2011 performance results marks 18 consecutive months of increased ridership, a positive trend we hope to continue to September 30, the end of Federal Fiscal Year 2011. As for our other performance results, revenue for August 2011 was up 17% compared to the same period last year and we continue to achieve remarkable on-time performance (OTP). In August, the Capitol Corridor OTP averaged 94%, maintaining Capitol Corridor’s year-to-date OTP at 95%, which means the Capitol Corridor still holds the top spot as the most reliable intercity passenger rail service in the Amtrak system. We can credit the double-digit increases to our summer promotions and the Capitol Corridor’s stellar reliability, which is due to Union Pacific Railroad's efforts to sustain a state of good repair for the track infrastructure and disciplined dispatching.

Standard Aug. 2011 vs. Aug. 2010 YTD vs. Prior YTD vs. FY11 PlanRidership 153,085 10.3% 1,562,724 7.9% 2.5%Revenue $2,453,422 16.2% 24,865,602$ 11.2% -1.7%Operating Ratio 42% 45% 49% 47% 49%OTP 94% 96% 95% 93% 90%Notes: Ridership up 8% over last 12 months with revenue up 11% during the same period; closely monitoring escalating diesel fuel prices.

Rail Safety Initiatives At the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, rail safety and security is our top priority. The 10,500 trains we run annually necessitates our efforts to promote rail safety 365 days a year. September was declared “Rail Safety Month” by State legislators in 2009. This year, we have joined private and public rail partners to unveil a wrapped locomotive that will be rotated through the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin routes over the next couple of months to raise community awareness of rail safety. In addition, there will be a ”Safety Train” sponsored by the UPRR and Operation Lifesaver that will be operating along the Capitol Corridor and into Central Valley in mid-September. To that end, the CCJPA is investing voter-approved Prop 1B Transit Security Grant funds into multiple safety and security projects throughout our system. These safety projects include the completion of:

• installation of video surveillance equipment at six (6) unstaffed stations along the Corridor • fencing to discourage trespassers from going on railroad tracks in the cities of Richmond and

Oakland.


In addition, we are working closely with the Union Pacific and the cities of Hayward and Suisun to install fences along the rail right-of-way to deter trespassing. These safety projects are expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year.

Working with the City of Oakland and its police department, Amtrak Police have initiated a station code of conduct at the Oakland Jack London Square Station. Signs have been posted at the station that will prevent loitering and other activities that are not conducive to the operation of the train station and are disruptive to train passengers. The program has been extremely successful with noticeable improvements from the first day. Staff is now working with Amtrak Police to expand this Code of Conduct program to other stations in the Capitol Corridor. In response to 10th anniversary of 9-11 terrorist attacks, Amtrak Police will have expanded and enhanced security patrols at stations and on trains from September 8-12, 2011. Order for New Passenger Rail Cars With the obligation of $168M in HSIPR funds from FRA, Caltrans Rail is currently developing the procurement documents for the release of the bid documents in early 2012. Staff is assisting in securing the Prop 1B matching funds. The anticipated budget is approximately $210M budget will allow for the order of 40 bi-level cars for the CA IPR Program, with 10 coach cars being assigned to the Capitol Corridor. These new cars are expected to be delivered within the next 3-4 years. FY 11-12 State Budget Governor Brown enacted the State Budget Act of 2011 on June 29, 2011 for the period of FY 11-12. State operating support for the CA IPR Corridors (Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, Pacific Surfliner) via the Public Transportation Account (PTA), which is protected under Prop 22, is $133 million. This level of support will allow the current service plans for the three corridors to continue and is a clear sign of support from the Governor. e-Ticketing With the introduction and rollout of the CCJPA Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project, Amtrak has been able to use the ATV application to advance its e-Ticketing initiative as the conductor hand-held ATV units are a basic requirement to scan any print-at-home e-Tickets that passengers bring onto the trains. At the September 21, 2011 CCJPA Board meeting, Amtrak will provide an introductory overview and demonstration of ATV 3.0 (iPhone-based ATV unit) with e-Ticketing capabilities. Staff is pleased with the initial functions of the ATV 3.0/e-Ticketing initiative which promises to be a tremendous improvement in the ticket sales and validations that will lead to increased revenues, improved passenger satisfaction, and control of operating expenses. Projects Underway: 1. Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project: The final agreements are now completed and with the FRA that allow for the obligation of the last ARRA-funded project in the Capitol Corridor. The project consists of the installation of a universal crossover between Davis and Sacramento with a budget of $5 million. 2. Track Improvement Program/Capitalized Maintenance: The CCJPA has finalized a series of projects with UPRR that will upgrade various track and signal components throughout the corridor and will maintain the service reliability (on-time performance) and improve ride quality (passenger comfort) of the Capitol Corridor trains. 3. Wireless Network: The CCJPA is nearing completion of the installation of a wireless network for the Northern California intercity passenger rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains. The first outcome from this investment will be free internet access to the Capitol Corridor passengers. The initial roll-out of this highly sought passenger amenity is mid-November. Other future applications from the Wireless Network Program will be the support of e-Ticketing, credit card purchase


authorization, and a backbone to transmit on-board passenger information systems and security camera surveillance feeds. 4. Fairfield/Vacaville: Staff joined the cities of Fairfield and Vacaville in their Open Houses to display the plans for the station. Funding is secured and Amtrak has concurred with the CCJPA to allow Capitol Corridor trains to serve this station. Currently, the project schedule shows an opening date in 2014. Marketing: A status report of marketing activities was sent under separate mailing. Outlook: The Capitol Corridor service has been posting positive gains in service performance since March 2010, a 18-month positive trend. This level of ridership and revenue growth will in all likelihood surpass the ridership, revenue and OTP records FY 2008, a year when the economy was booming and gas prices were at record highs. While the economic rebound appears to be stalling, the Capitol Corridor continues to have consistent gains in service performance. Areas of concern are the impact of rising diesel fuel prices on the operating budget and the ability to secure limited Federal and State capital grant funds, which will be key to the future success of the CCJPA Board’s service expansion plans to Placer County and San Jose/Silicon Valley. What will make all of this possible is the solid foundation from the CCJPA and its committed service partners (Amtrak and UPRR) to provide a safe, reliable, stress-free, high quality Capitol Corridor train service.


Item VI.8


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: WORK COMPLETED (September 21, 2011 Meeting) PURPOSE To provide a report on work completed up to the September 21, 2011 CCJPA Board meeting. BACKGROUND The following is a report on recently completed work:

a. Amtrak Pricing Policy for State-Funded Intercity Passenger Rail Operations. Since October 2010, a working group comprised a representatives from the States with short-distance Amtrak-operated intercity passenger rail (IPR) routes (750 miles or less) have been meeting with Amtrak to implement a new Amtrak pricing policy for the operation of state-supported IPR services as set forth in Section 209 in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). The State Working Group (or SWG) has been established (led by David Kutrosky, CCJPA Managing Director) to represent the affected 15 states with twenty-seven IPR routes. The CCJPA Board has continued to receive updates on the process and schedule regarding the adoption and implementation of the Section 209 Amtrak pricing policy by the start of FY2014 (October 1, 2013). The primary intent of the Section 209 Policy is to ensure Amtrak will allocate to the affected 15 States the operating expenses and capital charges to support these 27 IPR routes (110 weekday trains) in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner. PRIIA identified a deadline of October 16, 2010 for Amtrak through its Board of Directors to reach agreement on a policy to implement Section 209 with the affected states. This deadline has since been extended to April 16, 2011 and most recently to June 16, 2011 to allow time for Amtrak and SWG to complete the Section 209 Policy. A final draft policy was released on August 12, 2011 to the affected States. Comments and input were received from the some of the states and the policy document was revised as appropriate. On September 1, 2011, the final Section 209 Policy was released to the governors of all affected states, including Governor Brown, with a request that the Governor concur with the Section 209 Policy by September 30, 2011. Governor Brown’s team has been briefed on the Section 209 Policy and is expected to concur with the final policy. With respect to the Capitol Corridor, the pricing model assumptions and costing elements are favorable to the operation of the Capitol Corridor and will provide a stable, valuable method to develop the annual Amtrak operating budgets. In the short-term, the CCJPA can expect that the operating costs for the Capitol Corridor will be stabilized (and perhaps attain some cost savings) with the implementation of the Section 209 policy.

b. Obligation of Recovery Act Funds for Yolo Causeway West Crossover Project. An award from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was made for this crossover project (between Sacramento and Davis stations) from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to Caltrans, who submitted the project on behalf of CCJPA. The requirements to obligate the funding from the FRA for projects on host-freight railroads have been revised over time based on discussions facilitated between the FRA and Class 1 freight railroads. As of this writing, the final agreements between the CCJPA, Caltrans, FRA and UPRR for the project have been finalized and now are in the queue at FRA for final


obligation of ARRA funds. It is expected that the project will be built in 2012 and become operational by Fall 2012.

c. CCJPA Response to City of Davis Application for Grade Crossing at Davis Station. At its June 8, 2011 meeting, the CCJPA Board of Directors took action to provide direction allowing CCJPA staff to take formal actions in response to the anticipated City of Davis application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for an at-grade pedestrian access at or near the vicinity of the Davis Station platform. On August 17, 2011, the City of Davis formally submitted an application to the CPUC requesting two (2) at-grade crossings at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks; one for pedestrian crossing from the Davis Station to the residences along Olive Drive, the other for emergency vehicle access to the north of the station. Parties wishing to protest the application have thirty (30) days to file a protest. As such, the CCJPA would have until September 16, 2011 to take formal action and issue a protest to the application.

CCJPA remains concerned about the at-grade rail crossing proposal by the City of Davis as an unsafe proposition. CCJPA, UPRR, and the CPUC issued letters expressing concerns about the City of Davis’ mitigated Negative Declaration for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding proposed at-grade crossings at/near the Davis Station. Of significant concern is how an at-grade crossing could affect safety and operations across the Capitol Corridor route. This application by the City of Davis does affect access to the Davis Station and from an operations and safety perspective, CCJPA staff are concerned that these proposed at-grade crossings are not compliant with the CCJPA Board’s policy and would undermine and set a precedent related to safety of freight and passenger rail operations for new or renovated Capitol Corridor stations (e.g., Sacramento, Caltrain Santa Clara, Fairfield-Vacaville) which incorporate grade separated platform access and fencing to prevent people from crossing mainline railroad tracks. For these reasons, staff prepared and submitted a protest letter on September 14, 2011 against the application based on direction provided by the CCJPA Board on June 8, 2011. (The protest was sent under separate cover to the CCJPA Board so as to meet the CPUC’s timeline.) As a formal protest has been sent by CCJPA, the application is assigned to an administrative law judge (ALJ), a prehearing conference is set, and the ALJ will convene a prehearing conference where they will attempt to identify the issues and scope of the proceeding. Then a scoping ruling would be issued, probably setting the proceeding schedule, including written testimony dates, rebuttal testimony dates, hearing dates. CCJPA will continue to keep the CCJPA Board apprised of the developing situation and hopes, within the CPUC protest process, to work with the City of Davis, the CPUC, Amtrak, and the UPRR to examine the feasibility of grade-separated pedestrian access options involving the Davis Station property and adjacent land uses which could become incorporated into such a solution.

d. Marketing Activities (June – August 2011). The following work has been completed as part of the

CCJPA’s FY 2010-11 and FY 2011-12 Marketing Programs: • 2011 Advertising – Major TV and Radio advertising will air through June, with radio traffic

sponsorships continuing through September. Online advertising will air continuously through December.

• Launched the “Get On Board” Blog – Migrated the quarterly Message to Riders from the Managing Director to a blog format to allow for more frequent postings, engagement with passengers and sharing across the internet

• Promotions – o 2011 Spring and Summer Promotions o Kids Ride Free on Weekends – This offer will continue through late October. o Seniors Ride Half Off Midweek – This offer will continue through late October. o Sports Promotions: CCJPA has partnered with baseball and football teams along

service route to promote awareness and ridership to/from these areas. Partnership details are included in the Marketing Activities Report.


o Sacramento River Cats baseball o Oakland Athletics baseball o Oakland Raider football o Feld Entertainment/Ringling Bros. Circus – collaborated with Amtrak on Ringling

Brothers partnership to promote discounted train travel to audiences. Promotion included television spots, online presence, and radio giveaways.

o College/University Marketing – Working with Amtrak and Student Advantage to better market the current available discount to students.

• Events: o Rider Appreciation Events were held August 9 and 10 o Oakland ‘Eat Real’ Festival at Jack London Square – cross-promotional partnership o Rail Safety Month events o New locomotive train wrap with Rail Safety message unveiled September 15 o Coordinating with Operation Lifesaver on Safety Train activities/booths

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Item VI.9


MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: September 14, 2011 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director SUBJECT: WORK IN PROGRESS (September 21, 2011 Meeting) PURPOSE To provide an update on work in progress up to the September 21, 2011 CCJPA Board meeting. BACKGROUND The following is a report on work efforts currently underway: a. Wireless Network (On-Board WiFi Service). The entire northern California fleet used for both Capitol

Corridor and San Joaquin train services is in the process of getting the fleet retrofitted with the appropriate WiFi hardware. The installation remains on schedule for a launch coordinated among all the California Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) services for mid-November. A coordinated marketing launch involving Amtrak, Caltrans, and the CCJPA is being planned at this time. Throughout California, based on Amtrak market research and supported by Capitol Corridor customer feedback to CCJPA staff, WiFi will not only fulfill a long-requested customer service feature, it will boost ridership and raise revenue above the annual operating costs required to support the WiFi service. In the near future, the network will also be used to facilitate digital communication for some Amtrak operations and other on-train applications.

b. Capitol Corridor Service at New Caltrain Santa Clara/University Station. Staff continues to work with Amtrak and Caltrain representatives to inaugurate Capitol Corridor train service at the new Santa Clara / University Station Stop near Santa Clara University. Integration of the proposed ACE schedule with the proposed Capitol Corridor schedule for the new station has been completed and approval by the host railroads is pending. CCJPA is securing the funds so that Amtrak can proceed with the installation of Quick Trak Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Information Display Signs (PIDS), and CCTVs at the facility.

c. Federal Capital Grant Opportunities for Intercity Passenger Rail. Federal capital grant opportunities for

Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) will remain minimal until there is funding restored for the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program in FY 2012. Currently for FY2011, Congress allocated $0 to HSIPR and this will be the basis of formulating any budget for FY 2013 and beyond. The only opportunity that may have applicability to IPR may be the TIGER III grants recently announced which include IPR and goods movement among the extensive eligibility list. TIGER III grants are extremely competitive and successful grant recipients in the past have been providing non-Federal matching funds on the order of 60-70% match with an average grant award of about $13.75 million. TIGER III is funded for FY 2011 at nearly $527 million nationwide.

d. CCJPA Bike Advisory Working Group. Compliance with federal safety rules coupled with increased

bicycle access on Capitol Corridor trains has prompted CCJPA to work with Amtrak to revise the bicycle policies for bicycles stored on trains. The first phase of the policy will go into effect January 1, 2012 and will involve ensuring stored bicycles are stored outside of aisle-ways and secured in a


manner to restrain the bicycle in the event of a sudden stop. CCJPA, working with Amtrak are preparing a communication package for the conductors as well as the public. In association with the policy change, the consist planning for daily trainset assignments for the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains was modified to provide more bike storage capacity for the Capitol Corridor trains while retaining luggage capacity on the San Joaquin trains. CCJPA staff have been regularly working with a Bicycle Advisory Group comprised of three Capitol Corridor riders in addition to CCJPA, Amtrak, and Caltrans staff to work through the policy and communication tools/messages during the 1st phase and then later prior to the roll-out of the 2nd phase later in 2012 when all cab cars are modified to increase bicycle storage.

e. Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Environmental and Initial Design. The ultimate goal of the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track is to create sufficient track capacity to increase Capitol Corridor service to/from Roseville up to ten round trips per day. CCJPA, along with partner agencies of the City of Roseville, the City of Sacramento, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and Union Pacific Railroad, represent the team leading the project. This team has selected a firm to lead the preliminary engineering and environmental review process. As of this writing, the staff is finalizing the contract materials and preparing for issuance of the first work directive to the consultant. The first year will generally include working through the various alignment/design options and establish both physical and operating constraints which will guide the development of alignment alternatives. The next year will incorporate public involvement and the deeper investigation of the alignment alternatives with the final year being to ensure the “project” is adequately documented pursuant to both the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act. It is expected that a relocation of the present day Roseville station will be considered in the process.

f. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects. The CCJPA has been advancing work on the following CCJPA security projects:

- Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Design completed in August 2011. Construction has begun at the six unstaffed stations. Anticipated Completion Date: Second week in November 2011.

- Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: The evaluation of system wide performance is ongoing. 54 devices currently deployed and in use on the trains. Transitioning to ATV 3.0 towards the end of the year.

- Hayward Security Fence Project: Installation of approximately 1600 feet of expanded metal fencing to be installed at the location between Harder Road Overpass and Ventura Avenue in Hayward. Anticipated project start date: October 2011.

g. Proposed Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas. CCJPA staff has been working with the

various transit agencies to determine which agency will provide train service to Salinas: Caltrain weekday commuter trains or CCJPA daily Capitol Corridor intercity passenger trains. Such a decision requires further review and input by VTA and Caltrain. Caltrain staff will review the potential for assigning two or more trackage rights agreements between San Jose and Gilroy to accommodate the proposed new Capitol Corridor train to Salinas as well as the current Caltrain service between those San Jose and Salinas. CCJPA staff will provide support when TAMC and all participants have determined the most feasible path forward for the type of train service(s) to/from Salinas. It is anticipated that the decision on the most feasible path for the extension will include a solid funding plan, a comprehensive schedule that can be reviewed by the Union Pacific Railroad, the CCJPA and Amtrak; and a project management plan that can supplement limited CCJPA staff/resources. The agencies involved in the extension are being requested by TAMC to send letter of support or resolutions to the federal agencies in support of the requisite approvals for the project. The initial proposal for train schedules was reviewed at a late meeting in August and will be forwarded to the Union Pacific Railroad for their review.


h. Upcoming Marketing Activities. The following work is underway as part of the CCJPA’s FY 2011-12 Marketing Programs:

- 2011/12 Advertising: CCJPA Staff working on 2012 advertising plan now that budget has been determined.

- Fall 2011 Timetable: currently collaborating with Amtrak on production of Fall schedule. - Customer Service: upgrade to customer interface for submitting comments to CCJPA. New

online system will allow customers to track resolution of their issues, and allow staff to more easily and efficiently track responses.

- Upcoming Promotions: o 2011 Spring and Summer Promotions

Kids Ride Free on Weekends – This offer will continue through late September. Seniors Ride Half Off Midweek – This offer will continue through late September. 20th Anniversary – Capitol Corridor will celebrate 20 years in December. Staff is

planning public relations and promotional activities to commemorate this milestone.

o Sports Promotional Partnerships: Partnerships with Oakland Raiders football team continues through the fall

o College/University Marketing: Working with Amtrak and Student Advantage to better market the current available discount to students.

- Events/Public Relations: o Wi-Fi Launch: coordinating with Amtrak to develop joint CCJPA/Caltrans-branded splash

and landing pages for launch date. Also working on Capitol Corridor-branded splash and landing page for implementation at a later date. Also developing overall communication and marketing plans with Amtrak and Caltrans for the launch of the service statewide in late 2011.

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Documents

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD · (see attached map) AGENDA. I. Call ... CCJPA Response to City of Davis Application for Grade Crossing at ... Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority