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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY Memorandum | |
| | | | | | | | | To: | Rail Policy Committee | | From: | Christina Watson, Director of Planning | | Meeting Date: | May 1, 2017 | | Subject: | Salinas Rail Extension project update |
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | | RECEIVE update on the Salinas Rail Extension project. |
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| | | | | | | | | SUMMARY: | | Progress on the Salinas Rail Extension project since the last update on March 6, 2017 includes a meeting with Salinas staff, a presentation to the Salinas Chamber of Commerce on the project, the California Passenger Rail Summit, and progress in the acquisition of properties in Salinas. |
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| | | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT: | The capital cost of the Salinas Rail Extension Kick-Start project (a phased implementation of the Salinas station and improvements in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Jose - Tamien) is estimated at a total of $70-80 million, including funds already expended on planning, environmental, and right-of-way to date. The Kick-Start project is proceeding with design and right-of-way acquisition under the adopted state environmental clearance. The funding plan does not include the acquisition of equipment to support the service, which is expected to be a Caltrans-funded effort to acquire two new trainsets and spare cars. |
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| | | | | | | | | DISCUSSION: |
Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center
On March 14, 2017, Agency staff met with City of Salinas staff to discuss the property acquisition process and next steps on the project. On March 15, Agency staff presented a project update to the Salinas Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. The next meeting of the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center Steering Committee is scheduled for May 3.
California Rail Summit
Staff attended the California Rail Summit in Sacramento on April 18-19, 2017, and will report back at the meeting.
Property Acquisition
Staff will present an update on the status of property acquisition at the Salinas train station. |
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