California State Rail Plan 2005-06 to 2015-16

Chapter III – Operations Program
MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY
The Department strives to make the intercity passenger rail system as “seamless”
as possible with excellent connectivity to other transportation systems. Designing
for connectivity enters into virtually every aspect of operations, marketing and
capital planning. The Department will continue to improve connectivity wherever
possible by expanding the programs discussed below, and implementing new
programs.
Amtrak: The State-supported routes connect with each other and with Amtrak’s
national intercity rail passenger network. Many passengers use the Statesupported
routes as part of a longer rail trip. Coordination of schedules with other
services generates additional ridership and can improve overall efficiency.
The Pacific Surfliners connect to the: San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor
(via Amtrak bus), Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, and Sunset Limited.
The San Joaquins connect to the: Pacific Surfliner (via Amtrak bus),
Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, California Zephyr, Sunset Limited, and
Southwest Chief. The Capitol Corridor connects to: the San Joaquins,
Pacific Surfliners (via Amtrak bus), Coast Starlight and California Zephyr.
Commuter and Urban Rail: The Department and the CCJPA work to provide
convenient connections between Amtrak services and with commuter rail and
urban transit services. The Rail 2 Rail Program connecting the Pacific Surfliners
to Metrolink and Coaster is the most comprehensive connectivity program and is
discussed below. The Pacific Surfliners also stop at stations with connections to:
Los Angeles Metro Rail, San Diego Trolley, and Caltrain in San Jose (via Amtrak
bus service). The San Joaquins stop at stations with connections to Caltrain,
BART, San Francisco Muni, Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA), and
Sacramento Regional Transit (fall 2006). In addition, the network of commuter
rail and transit systems in Southern California is accessible to San Joaquin Route
passengers by utilizing the dedicated connecting bus service at Bakersfield.
The Capital Corridor stops at stations with connections to Caltrain, Altamont
Commuter Express (ACE), BART, VTA and Sacramento Regional Transit
(fall 2006).
Transit: Both the Department and the CCJPA have a program where free transfers
to local transit are offered to train passengers on the following services:
Pacific Surfliner Route:
• San Luis Obispo Regional Transit (SLO Transit)
• Regional Transit Authority [San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero,
Paso Robles]
• South County Area Transit [Grover Beach]
• Guadalupe Transit
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