California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16
California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16
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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