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Project Benefits |
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Improves commuter access between Salinas and San Jose, San Francisco |
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Provides an alternative to traffic congestion |
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Facilitates access to jobs, health care, education and shopping |
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Expands transportation options for the elderly, young, and disabled |
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Reduces commuter stress |
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Promotes economic development around stations |
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| Extends existing San Francisco – San Jose - Gilroy Caltrain commuter rail service 37 miles to Pajaro, Castroville & Salinas: |
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- 2 round trips per weekday initially
- 4 round trips per weekday in 10 years
- Projected annual ridership (2010): 530,000
(2,000 daily passengers)
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| Cost Estimate |
Total Capital Project Cost: $101,000,000
Net Annual Operating Cost: $1,200,000
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| Current Stage |
| Environmental Review |
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| Environmental Impact Report |
| Certified fall 2006 |
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Estimated schedule - subject to revision |
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Caltrain Extension Documents |
The Caltrain Extension to Monterey County will include rail stations in Pajaro/Watsonville, Castroville and Salinas, facilitating access to jobs, health care and entertainment in the Silicon Valley, San Jose and San Francisco. |
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| Caltrain Extension Final Environmental Impact Report Vol Three (PDF 5.20MB) |
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| Contact Information |
Christina Watson is the Transportation Agency's Rail Program contact person. If you have any questions, she can be reached at (831) 775-4406, or via email at christina@tamcmonterey.org
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