Altamont Corridor Vision:Universal Infrastructure, Universal Corridor

What is the Altamont Corridor Vision?The Altamont Corridor that connects the San Joaquin Valley to the BayArea is one of the most heavily travelled, most congested, and fastestgrowing corridors in the Northern California megaregion. The Bay AreaCouncil estimates that congestion will increase an additional 75%in coming decades. To achieve state and regional environmental andeconomic development goals, a robust alternative is needed to provide a sustainable / reliable travel choice and greater connectivity.The Altamont Corridor Vision will provide safe, frequent, and reliableservice by modernizing the corridor connecting the Central Valley andSan Francisco Bay Area. Consistent with the 2018 State Rail Plan, 2007MTC Regional Rail Plan, and the Altamont Corridor Rail Project, the Visionprovides for shared services, dramatically reduced travel times, one-seat rides, express service, and megaregional connectivity.The proposed universal infrasructure would allow connectivity to and through the HSR initial operating segment at Merced.Improvements in the Altamont Corridor Vision can be phased based upon the funding that is available. The Near Term/Phase 1Priority Improvements are the highest priority for the Altamont Corridor Vision implementation. Incremental improvements canbring near-term benefits and help lead to the development of the Altamont Corridor Vision.

Mid TermNear Term/Phase 1

Priority Improvements Longer Term/Vision

• 4 more round-trips between SJV and San Jose via Altamont Pass (10 daily round trips weekdays)

• Newark to Alviso improvements• Valley Link extended to

Stockton (30 daily round trips)

• 15 minute to ½ hour frequency during peak periods

• Dedicated Track – “Universal Corridor”

• One seat ride SJV – San Jose/Oakland/SF/Peninsula

• 2 additional round-trips between SJV and San Jose via Altamont Pass and weekend service (6 daily round trips weekdays)

• Valley Link initiated: Dublin/Pleasanton to North Lathrop (25 daily round trips)

• Altamont Pass Tunnel/Alignment Improvements

SanFrancisco1 Seat Ride

1 Hour Travel TimeOakland,

Peninsula,San Jose

Stockton,Modesto

Express service,modern rolling stock

1 Shared CorridorShared facilities,

integrated ticketing,timed connections

Tracy alignment improvementsAltamont Pass TunnelLivermore alignment improvementsPleasanton alignment improvementsNiles Canyon Tunnel/Fremont improvements

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Universal Infrastructure Shared corridors, stations, and maintenance facilities allow for network integration, lower costs, higher riderhsip, and better efficiency

One-Seat-Ride Improvements allow for new express service overlays, integrated local service, higher frequency, and one-seat-rides across the region

Utilization of New Bay CrossingsInvestments in new crossings between San Francisco-Oakland and at Dumbarton can be utilized by all markets and services, including high speed rail, express, and local service

Connectivity to High Speed Rail Early connectivity to high speed rail at Merced provides early access to the Bay Area

Altamont Corridor Vision

Major BenefitsMore trains, more often, more quickly

Northern California Regional Rail Vision

• Phased as funding is available, near-term transformative improvements identified.

• Electrified service• Reduced congestion• Improved air quality• Opportunities for disadvantaged communities• Promotion of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)• Economic development in the San Joaquin Valley• Enhanced mobility and equitable access to jobs and education

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AADT LEVELS FOR MAJOR HIGHWAYSMTC 9, San Joaquin, Yolo & Sacramento Counties

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Caltrans AADT, 2017; AECOM, 2019

San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)Altamont Corridor Vision

Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for Major Highways

0 - 18,000

18,001 - 45, 000

45,001 - 75,000

75,001 - 150,000

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No AADT Data Available

Top 50 AADT Pointsin Megaregion

Data Source: American Community Survey, one-year estimates, 2017Analysis: Bay Area Council Economic Institute