California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

2005-06 – 2015-16 California State Rail Plan
ACE serves these stations: Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore,
Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, Santa Clara, and San Jose. Free parking is
available at all stations, except at the Santa Clara and San Jose stations where
there is a daily fee of $1.50.
FARE STRUCTURE
The ACE has five fare zones based on distance traveled. The system has a proofof-payment
system where riders must show proof of ticket purchase when asked to
do so. Ticket types are one-way, round-trip, weekly, 20-ride, and monthly passes.
The ACE is working with the CCJPA on a pilot program to integrate service ideas
and amenities common to both systems to control costs and benefit passengers on
both corridors. These efforts include a common global positioning system (GPS),
joint automated ticketing, public address (PA) announcements, and electronic fare
media at shared stations.
CONNECTING SERVICES
Bus and rail transit connections and dedicated shuttles are an integral part of the
ACE system, providing a seamless commuting link between stations and riders’
workplaces. All stations with the exception of the Tracy station have some form
of connecting transit. In addition, three stations have direct connections to rail
services. The Stockton station has connections to the San Joaquin Route trains.
The Santa Clara-Great America station connects with Caltrain and the Capitol
Corridor. At San Jose, connections are made with Caltrain, the Capitol Corridor,
and the Amtrak long distance Coast Starlight.
PERFORMANCE
Figure 9G
In 2005 calendar year, ACE ridership
was over 667,000. ACE is improving
marketing outreach to increase
ridership. Passenger fares in 2004
approximated $3.5 million.
ACE’s OTP in 2004 averaged
83 percent. This is a decrease from
previous years and is due to weather
conditions and increased UP freight
traffic on the railroad line used by
ACE.
Figure 9G shows ACE’s annual
ridership from 1998 through 2005.
ACE Ridership
Calendar Years 1998-2005
Year Ridership Year Ridership
1998 67,222 2002 803,522
1999 424,988 2003 607,017
2000 714,259 2004 640,753
2001 922,976 2005 667,029
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