Project included in Transportation Investment Plan on Nov. Ballot
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Project Benefits |
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Improves access between Monterey and Salinas |
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Improves access to San Francisco and San Jose |
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Facilitates access to jobs, health care, shopping |
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Provides alternative to traffic congestion |
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Reduces commuter stress |
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Promotes economic development around stations |
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The Monterey Peninsula Fixed Guideway Service will provide alternative transit service using the existing Monterey Branch Line alignment, which was purchased by the Transportation Agency in 2003 for $9.3 million. This 16-mile service will connect to the planned Caltrain service in Castroville and also provide local transit alternatives with key stations in Monterey, Seaside, Sand City, Marina/CSUMB, and Castroville. TAMC is currently taking options out to the public to obtain input into the selection of a locally preferred alternative. Alternatives under consideration, include, bus rapid transit and light rail transit with a potential for intercity rail to San Francisco in the future. Selection of a service type and transit route will determine the type of vehicle that will be used.
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| Cost Estimate |
Total Project Cost Range: $143,000,000 - $217,000,000
Annual Estimated Operating Cost: $5,000,000 - $13,400,000
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| Current Stage |
| Environmental Review |
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| Environmental Impact Report |
| Expected Completion Year 2010 |
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Estimated schedule - subject to revision |
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| Contact Information |
Kristen Hoschouer is the Transportation Agency's Monterey Peninsula Fixed Guideway Service contact person. If you have any questions, she can be reached at (831) 775-4403, or via email at kristen@tamcmonterey.org
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