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 OngoingNOI/NOP Release June / October 2013Scoping Period (Extended) July / November 2013Scoping Summary Report February 2014Ridership and Revenue & Benefits Analysis

April 2014

Alternatives Analysis June 2014Draft EIS/EIR June 2015Final 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

ContactDan Leavitt, SJRRC Manager of Regional Initiatives209.944.6266 aceforward@acerail.comFacebook/ACEforward www.acerail.com

Next Steps

Everything in life depends on a good connection.