California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

Chapter XIII–Environment and Land Use
ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
By 2016, as the result of intercity rail travel:
Congestion Relief–cut annual vehicle miles traveled in the State by a total of
433 million miles (a net reduction of 178 million vehicle miles traveled compared with
2005).
Travel Mode Share–increase the intercity rail mode share by 2 1⁄2 to 3 times.
Air Quality:
• Continue to cause a net annual decrease in pollution from hydrocarbons and carbon
monoxide in the State.
• Continue to keep emissions below State and Federal maximum allowable levels
for all pollutants, and pursue funding for research and development into cleaner
locomotive engines.
Energy Efficiency–save the State a net of almost 11 million gallons of gasoline
annually.
LAND USE
The Department supports efforts by cities and counties to promote transit-oriented
development projects near Amtrak stations that enhance community livability by
providing housing options, jobs, retail, and services within easy walking distance of the
station. Recent or planned transit-oriented developments at 12 key Amtrak stations are
described.
PROGRESS IN MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL AND
LAND USE GOALS
The Department’s progress in meeting its environmental and land use goals is assessed
for both current years and future years.
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Executive Summary California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16