California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

Chapter IX – Commuter Rail Services
CHAPTER IX
COMMUTER RAIL SERVICES
This chapter discusses the four existing commuter rail systems in California,
including their extension plans: Coaster, Metrolink, Caltrain and ACE. Figure 9A
is a map of existing and potential commuter rail services. Figure 9B is a map of
Southern California commuter rail services and Figure 9E is a map of
Northern California commuter rail services (shown later in this chapter).
Also discussed are three proposed new commuter rail routes: Ventura and
Santa Barbara Commuter Rail Service, Sonoma-Marin-Area Rail Transit and
Auburn-Oakland Regional Rail.
COASTER COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE
(SAN DIEGO-OCEANSIDE)
PRINCIPAL 2005-06 to 2015-16 ROUTE OBJECTIVES
• Increase ridership and improve mobility in the region.
• Implement timed transfers at various stations and transit centers.
• Initiate and continue implementation of the Customer Amenities
Program.
• Implement incremental service increases, if feasible, including:
supplementary mid-day service, reverse peak service, evening service,
and weekend service.
• Construct Oceanside passing track.
• Construct new mainline track between O’Neil and Flores.
• Replace single-track San Dieguito River and Santa Margarita bridges
with new two-track concrete bridges.
• Replace other timber bridges with new concrete bridges.
• Upgrade sidings and add second main track segments.
• Continue stabilization of Del Mar Bluffs.
• Construct new parking garage at Oceanside Transit Center.
• Extend platforms at Old Town and Poinsettia Stations.
• Build 500-space parking structure at Solana Beach Station for mixeduse
development.
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