California State Rail Plan 2007-08 to 2017-18

2007-08 – 2017-18 California State Rail PlanMULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITYThe Department strives to make the intercity passenger rail system as “seamless”as possible with excellent connectivity to other transportation systems. Designingfor connectivity enters into virtually every aspect of operations, marketing andcapital planning. The Department will continue to improve connectivity whereverpossible by expanding the programs discussed below, and implementing newprograms.Amtrak: The State-supported routes connect with each other and with Amtrak’snational intercity passenger rail network. Many passengers use the Statesupportedroutes as part of a longer rail trip. Coordination of schedules with otherservices generates additional ridership and can improve overall efficiency.The Pacific Surfliners connect to the: San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor (viaAmtrak 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, andSouthwest Chief. The Capitol Corridor connects to: the San Joaquins,Pacific Surfliners (via Amtrak bus), Coast Starlight and California Zephyr.Commuter and Urban Rail: In Southern California, the Department works withboth Metrolink and Coaster to promote the Rail 2 Rail Program, which connectsthe Pacific Surfliners to Metrolink in the Los Angeles area, and Coaster in theSan Diego area. Additionally, the Pacific Surfliners stop at stations withconnections to Los Angeles Metro Rail, San Diego Trolley, and Caltrain inSan Jose (via Amtrak bus service). In central California, the San Joaquins stop atstations with connections to Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Muni, Santa ClaraValley Transit Authority (VTA), and Sacramento Regional Transit. In addition,the network of commuter rail and transit systems in Southern California isaccessible to San Joaquin Route passengers by utilizing the dedicated connectingbus service at Bakersfield. In Northern California, the Capitol Corridor stops atstations with connections to Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE), BART,VTA and Sacramento Regional Transit (fall 2006).Transit: Under the Free Transit Transfer Program, the Department and the CCJPAhave agreements with many local transit agencies, serving communities along allthree State routes, to offer Amtrak passengers free transfer passes as follows:Pacific Surfliner Route:• City of Guadalupe Transit• Regional Transit Authority (San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero,Paso Robles)• San Luis Obispo Regional Transit (SLO Transit)• Santa Barbara Metro Transit District60