California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

2005-06 – 2015-16 California State Rail Plan
and governmental agencies makes this station a hub for locals and visitors alike.
The station is also served by Fresno Area Express transit buses.
Fullerton – Two major high-density transit-oriented development projects
adjacent to the station were completed for occupancy in 2004. There are
approximately 400 residential units in these two developments, and both include
office and retail space at street level. Residents are eligible to receive free
commuter passes through a Metrolink program. A conceptual master plan has
been prepared for the UP Recreation Trail and Neighborhood Park, a one-acre
park with a recreation trail from the station to Independence Park.
Fullerton station is served by the Pacific Surfliners, the Amtrak long distance
Southwest Chief, and Metrolink commuter rail.
Hanford – This Central Valley city is known for its historic downtown that dates
back to the 1890s and early 1900s. The main commercial street in the historic
district is 7th Street, which provides a pedestrian-friendly connection between the
district and the Hanford Amtrak station. This easy pedestrian access makes
traveling on the San Joaquins a convenient way for tourists and school field trip
groups to visit historic Hanford. The City is planning to extend the pedestrianoriented
street network to encompass more of historic Hanford. Plans call for
widening sidewalks, planting trees, and installing period street lighting and street
furniture further north along 7th Street to historic China Alley. The project will
effectively expand the number of destinations and attractions accessible by foot to
visitors arriving by rail, thereby making the train an even more convenient option
for visiting Hanford. The station is served by Amtrak thruway buses and Kings
Area Rural Transit.
Los Angeles Union Station – This landmark station counts the highest ridership
in the entire State. Over the last decade, a vibrant transit hub has evolved where
passengers can transfer between State-supported Amtrak trains and buses, longdistance
Amtrak trains (Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, and Sunset Limited),
regional Metrolink commuter trains, Los Angeles Metro subway and light rail
lines, local and regional transit routes, downtown circulator buses, employer and
hotel shuttles, airport vans, and taxis. More recently, new businesses have opened
to fulfill service needs brought about by significant growth in passenger activity at
this station. For example, in addition to the traditional auto rental agencies that
serve these travelers, “carsharing” vehicles are now available on-site by
subscription on an hourly basis, thereby reducing demand for scarce parking
spaces. In the early 1990s, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority built its high-rise headquarters alongside a transit plaza adjacent to the
eastern entrance, and the Southern California Metropolitan Water District took
occupancy of another new skyscraper to the south of the station. A new office
building located in what was the south end of the station’s front parking lot,
between the Metropolitan Water District Building and Alameda Street, has been
completed. Two new mid-rise buildings are under construction fronting
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