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California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

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Chapter XIII – Environment and Land Use<br />

Cesar Chavez Street. They will feature primarily residential condominium-type<br />

units, plus ground floor office/retail space.<br />

Oakland (Jack London Square) – A large, high-density housing complex was<br />

constructed across the railroad <strong>to</strong> the west of the station. To the north of this<br />

project, the Jack London Square area has undergone a great deal of transformation<br />

in recent years changing from a predominantly industrial port area <strong>to</strong> a busy retail<br />

and entertainment district. Also, major new housing and business projects are<br />

being constructed near the station <strong>to</strong> the east of the railroad. In order <strong>to</strong><br />

accommodate increased ridership at the station, the Department and the<br />

CCJPA are planning <strong>to</strong> widen the platform at the station. The station is served by<br />

the San Joaquin, Capi<strong>to</strong>l Corridor, Coast Starlight trains, Amtrak thruway buses,<br />

and AC Transit. The station is within several blocks of the Oakland-Alameda<br />

Ferry Terminal and the Lake Merritt BART station.<br />

Oakland Coliseum – Service at this station began in June <strong>2005</strong>. This station<br />

provides a direct connection by way of a raised walkway between the<br />

Capi<strong>to</strong>l Corridor and the Coliseum BART station. It will also connect <strong>to</strong> the<br />

planned Oakland Airport Connec<strong>to</strong>r train. Currently, the City is participating in a<br />

collaborative effort <strong>to</strong> develop an Area <strong>Plan</strong> and Redevelopment Strategy for the<br />

Coliseum Redevelopment Area. Due <strong>to</strong> the expected importance of this station<br />

area as a transit hub, the Area <strong>Plan</strong> and Redevelopment Strategy will explore<br />

long-range opportunities <strong>to</strong> create a transit-oriented district.<br />

Richmond – A pedestrian-oriented transit village is under construction at this<br />

station, a transit node where passengers can transfer between BART trains and<br />

San Joaquins or the Capi<strong>to</strong>l Corridor. The station is also served by AC Transit<br />

and Golden Gate Transit. The residential portion of Phase I of the Richmond<br />

Transit Village is completed, comprising 132 <strong>to</strong>wnhouse units. The next phase<br />

includes an additional 99 <strong>to</strong>wnhouses, 27,000 square feet of retail, and<br />

a 30,000 square foot performing and cultural arts facility. In order <strong>to</strong><br />

accommodate increased ridership at the station, the Department and CCJPA<br />

constructed a new center boarding platform at the station with a passenger shelter,<br />

seating, and a new stairwell and eleva<strong>to</strong>r providing a direct connection <strong>to</strong> the<br />

BART station. Construction started on a new Amtrak station building and plaza in<br />

Oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>2005</strong> and will take about a year <strong>to</strong> complete. It will include restroom<br />

facilities, an Amtrak passenger waiting area, and an information and directional<br />

signage kiosk with an electronic display of real-time train information.<br />

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