on-trac: a plan of transit/rail action for commuters
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On-TRAC:A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
On-TRAC:A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
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Council Rail SubcommitteeCouncil Rail Subcommittee
Councilmembers Horton and House, and Schneider
Formed in late 2005
101 in Motion consensus
Rail Action Plan
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On-TRAC: A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
On-TRAC: A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
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On-TRAC: A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
On-TRAC: A Plan of Transit/Rail Action for Commuters
1) Builds on existing consensus and need
2) Articulates the challenges and opportunities
3) Identifies initial action steps
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Community ConsensusCommunity Consensus101 in Motion
Measure A (1/2 cent)
Set aside for freeway widening
On-TRAC:
Focus current efforts on establishing new or rescheduled Amtrak Service
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Current Highway ProjectsCurrent Highway ProjectsMilpas to Cabrillo (2008 – 2012)
Linden Interchange
Mussel Shoals widening (2011-2013)
Six lanes, Montecito to County line On-TRAC:
Encourage the use of passenger rail service timed to meet the needs of regional commuters as a way to mitigate freeway congestion
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State of the Rail CorridorState of the Rail Corridor
1920s
Manual switching
Single track
Short sidings
On-TRAC:
Support Union Pacific investment in better freight movement in the region and in other locations
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Existing Amtrak Intercity Train Service
Existing Amtrak Intercity Train Service
12 Intercity trains
Pacific Surfliner (10)
Coast Starlight (2)
Commonly delayed
Slower than auto
Train Schedules
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Existing Amtrak Intercity Train Service
Existing Amtrak Intercity Train Service
On-TRAC:
Support any capital investment to the rail line that will improve on-time performance of passenger rail
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Existing and Increased Bus Service
Existing and Increased Bus Service
Coastal Express
MTD
Private Sector Distribution Service
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Existing and Increased Bus Service
Existing and Increased Bus Service
On-TRAC:
Include MTD and employers early on
Develop a single transit pass
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Concurrent Rail EffortsConcurrent Rail Efforts
LOSSAN
Coast Rail Coordinating Council
On-TRAC:
Attend meetings of other agencies interested in expanded passenger rail services
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FundingFunding
New Starts (Federal)
Proposition 1B (State)
Measure D
Lois Capps (Federal earmark)
On-TRAC:
Pursue opportunities to plan, fund, and implement long-term commuter rail service
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Regional GovernanceRegional Governance City of Santa
Barbara City of Goleta City of Ventura SBCAG VCTC CRCC
On-TRAC:
Foster the coordination of regional interests in establishing Amtrak as a reasonable early start commuter service
MTD
Santa Barbara Regional Chamber of Commerce
Assemblymember Pedro Nava
LOSSAN
Community Environmental Council
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On-TRAC Summary StepsOn-TRAC Summary Steps Include MTD and employers early on as a key element of
success Develop VCTC support with regional cooperation and
coordination Support any capital investment to the rail line that will improve
on-time performance of passenger rail service Focus current efforts on establishing new or rescheduled
Amtrak Service Ensure on-time performance of any start-up commuter rail
efforts Develop a single transit pass for Coastal Express, Amtrak, and
long-term commuter rail service Pursue opportunities to plan, fund, and implement long-term
commuter rail service between Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.