Commuter Rail Extension Alternatives Analysis - Transportation ...

CALTRAIN EXTENSION TO MONTEREY COUNTYALTERNATIVES ANALYSISCONTENTS (continued)ChapterPage3 DETAILED DEFINITION OF ALTERNATIVES 47Definition of the No Build Alternative 47U.S. 101 Safety and Operational Improvements—the Prunedale Improvement Project 49U.S. 101 Capacity Improvements—the U.S. 101 Prunedale Freeway 49State Route 156 Widening 50MST Public Transportation Plans 51Caltrain Commuter Rail Service 52Definition of the Caltrain Extension Alternative 52Institutional Framework 52Proposed Extension of Caltrain Service to Salinas 55Physical Station, Yard and Track Components of theCaltrain Extension Alternative 64Definition of the Express Bus Alternative—Express Bus Service toSan Francisco Peninsula 76Fixed Guideway Investment 76Service/Stations/Stops 76Operations 77Vehicle Requirements 78Fares and Revenues 78Physical Facilities of the Express Bus Alternative 78Alternatives Considered, but Rejected 87Shuttle Bus Service to Gilroy 87Limited Stop Bus Service to San Jose 87Shuttle Train Service to Gilroy 89Independent Train Service to San Francisco 89Bus Rapid Transit Service 924 TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTS 95Introduction 95Demographic Data 96Commuter Data 98Caltrain Extension Ridership Forecast 105Summary of Ridership Forecasts 112parsons CONTENTS iv