FINAL REPORT
Long-Term Rail Study Findings The following conclusions have been drawn from the analysis of the long-term rail concept: • • • • • • •
Travel demand in the corridor will dramatically increase over the next 20 years; the Richmond-Vallejo corridor represents a significant travel market. Ridership projections from Richmond to Hercules demonstrate a viable service. The study corridor shows strong TOD potential and local jurisdictions willing to develop along TOD principles. Capital costs for extending rail service from Richmond to Vallejo using DMU technology are significantly lower than those of conventional BART (see 1996 MTC study). DMU options provide lower cost rail alternatives with a substantial level of service for West Contra Costa County residents. An engineering simulation will be required to determine the feasibility of using DMU technology on the new Carquinez Bridge. A Richmond-Vallejo rail line closes a gap in a future regional rail system.
CONTRA COSTA-SOLANO RAIL STUDY
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