CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD · reference to Exhibit B. Director Pannell seconded the...

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD

Wednesday February 15, 2006 10:00 a.m.

Sacramento City Hall, City Council Chambers 915 “I” Street, Sacramento

(see attached map)

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Report of the Chair

IV. Minutes of November 16, 2005 Meeting Action

V. Consent Calendar [no items]

VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director) 1. Business Plan Update (FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08) Action* 2. Principles for Revised CCJPA Policies on Station and Train Service Action 3. Hayward Interim Platform Action 4. Richmond Intermediate Signal: Budget Increase Action 5. Governor’s Proposed FY 2006-07 Budget/Legislative Matters Action 6. Managing Director’s Report (Status of Service Performance) Info 7. Work Completed

a. Annual Performance Report (FY 05) Info b. FY 05 CCJPA Independent Audit Info c. Marketing Activities (November 2005 – January 2006) Info

8. Work in Progress a. Oakland-San Jose Track Improvement Project Info b. Regional Measure 2 Projects: Bahia Crossover Project, Fairfield Vacaville Station Info c. 2006 STIP Capitol Corridor Intercity Rail Project List Info d. Upcoming Marketing Activities Info

VII. Board Member Reports

VIII. Public Comment

IX. CCJPA Board Vision Plan Update Workshop

X. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 19, 2006 at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, CA

Notes: Members of the public may address the Board regarding any item on this agenda. Please complete a "Request to Address the Board" form (available at the entrance of the Boardroom) and hand it to the Secretary before the item is considered by the Board. If you wish to discuss a matter that is not on the agenda during a regular meeting, you may do so under Public Comment. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes for any item or matter. The CCJPA Board reserves the right to take action on any agenda item.

Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for discussion or explanation is received from a CCJPA Board Director or from a member of the audience.

* Approval of the business plan requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (11) of the appointed members.

The CCJPA Board provides services/accommodations upon request to persons with disabilities who wish to address Board matters. A request must be made within one and five days in advance of a Board meeting, depending on the service requested. Call (510) 464-6085 for information.

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Item IV CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Regular Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board of Directors

Minutes of the 58th Meeting November 16, 2005

The 58th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City, California. Chair Roger Dickinson presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary. I. Call to Order. Chair Dickinson called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. II. Roll Call. Directors present: Chair Dickinson, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Vice Chair Forrest Williams, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA); Bonnie Pannell, Alternate SRTD (in the absence of Director Cohn); Roger Imsdahl, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA); Gina Garbolino, PCTPA; Christopher Cabaldon, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); Thomas M. Blalock, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); Mary Ann Courville, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); and James Spering, STA. Absent: Directors Steve Cohn, SRTD (Alternate attended in stead); Ted Puntillo, YCTD; Dean Chu, SCVTA; James Fang, BART; Bob Franklin, BART; Joel Keller, BART; Gail Murray, BART; and Lynette Sweet, BART. Len Augustine, Alternate for STA, was in attendance. Chair Dickinson led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Report of the Chair. Chair Dickinson advised the Board of recent events involving Amtrak, the dismissal of the Amtrak President, ongoing hearings regarding Amtrak’s future, and possible reconfiguration of the Amtrak Board. Chair Dickinson reported on continuing great Capitol Corridor service performance and the recent “Stitch-n-Ride” marketing promotion, contest and awards. He also noted the October 14 “Thank you” event in Sacramento, recognizing those who supported enacted Sate Legislation – Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) JR 18. IV. Minutes of September 21, 2005 Meeting. Chair Dickinson introduced the Minutes of the September 21, 2005 Meeting. Director Blalock moved approval of the Minutes of September 21, 2005. Director Williams seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. V. Consent Calendar. Chair Dickinson introduced the Consent Calendar items, Annual Performance Report (FY05) and Great America Intermediate Signal. Director Williams moved adoption of Resolution No. 05-12, In the Matter of Approving the Capitol Corridor Annual Performance Report (FFY2004-05) and Resolution No. 05-13, In the Matter of Providing Funding for the Intermediate Signal near the Great America/Santa Clara Station. Director Blalock seconded


the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director). 1. Oakland-San Jose Track Improvement Project Funding Plan. Mr. Eugene Skoropowski, Managing Director, provided an overview of the revised funding plan for the Oakland-San Jose Track Improvement Project. Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board. Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 05-14, In the Matter of Approval of the Revised Funding Plan for the Oakland-San Jose Track Improvement Project. Director Williams seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 2. Revised Project Plan for Regional Measure 2 Benicia Siding/Bahia Viaduct Project. Mr. Skoropowski described the item, noting the needs and development of the project. Director Spering moved adoption of Resolution No. 05-15, In the Matter of Approving the Revised Project Plan for the Bahia Viaduct/Benicia Siding Project. Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 3. Approval of Capitol Corridor Train Service to the Planned Fairfield/Vacaville Station. Mr. Skoropowski introduced the Honorable Harry Price, Vice Mayor, City of Fairfield, and the Honorable Len Augustine, Mayor, City of Vacaville, describing the commitments of their respective cities and the impacts the project will have and visions for future development. Mr. Kevin Daughton, City of Fairfield, presented information regarding the station, compliance criteria, request for official designation, and descriptions of future development in the vicinity of the station. Director Spering moved adoption of Resolution No. 05-16, In the Matter of Approving the Fairfield/Vacaville Station to be Served by Capitol Corridor Trains. Director Cabaldon seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 4. Sacramento Yard and Depot Track Relocation Agreement. Mr. Skoropowski described the agreement, intent, and plan for the project. Mr. David Briggs addressed the Board. Director Cabaldon moved adoption of Resolution No. 05-17, In the Matter of Entering into the Track Relocation Agreement for the Sacramento Yard and Depot, as amended and to include reference to Exhibit B. Director Pannell seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet.


5. Principles for Revised CCJPA Policies on Station and Train Service. Mr. Skoropowski presented the proposed principles that would guide revisions to the CCJPA’s policies on stations served by the Capitol Corridor trains and the extensions and expansion of Capitol Corridor train service. After discussion, Chair Dickinson recommended that the matter be continued to a future Board Meeting to afford an opportunity to revise the proposed principles as directed by the Board. Director Blalock moved continuation of the Principles for Revised CCJPA Policies on Station and Train Service to a future Board Meeting. Director Pannell seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Dickinson, Williams, Pannell, Imsdahl, Garbolino, Cabaldon, Blalock, Courville and Spering. Noes: 0. Absent: 7 – Directors Puntillo, Chu, Fang, Franklin, Keller, Murray, and Sweet. 6. Legislative Matters. Mr. Skoropowski briefly reviewed the status of legislative matters the Board of Directors had taken positions on affecting Capitol Corridor Service. 7. Status Report on CCJPA Security Improvement Program. Mr. Skoropowski reviewed highlights of an update on current and proposed safety and security programs and projects. 8. Managing Director’s Report (Status of Service Performance). Mr. Skoropowski reviewed recent performance indicators focusing on ridership trends, revenue growth, cost recovery from fares, and on-time performance. Director Cabaldon exited the meeting. 6. Legislative Matters (Continued). Returning to Legislative Matters, Chair Dickinson acknowledged that the staff report to the Board of Directors included a recommendation authorizing the Executive Director to submit letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, and that the Board had not addressed the requested action at the conclusion of the Managing Director’s report. No action was taken due to lack of a quorum. The Chair advised that the Board had previously taken positions on the proposed legislation in the report and that no additional action or direction would be required at this time. 9. Work Completed. Mr. Skoropowski introduced the report on work completed up to November 16, 2005. 10. Work in Progress. Mr. Skoropowski introduced Ms. Priscilla Kalugdan, Marketing Manager, who provided an update on current and upcoming marketing activities. VIII. Public Comment. Chair Dickinson invited comments from the public. Mr. Mike Barnbaum and Mr. David Briggs addressed the Board. VII. Board Member Reports. Director Imsdahl announced that he would no longer be serving on the CCJPA Board of Directors and that this would be his last meeting. Director Imsdahl commented that throughout his eight-year tenure on the Board he had always admired the integrity and cooperation of the Directors with whom he had served.


Chair Dickinson declared that the Board Meeting would be adjourned in honor of Director Imsdahl's service to the Authority. IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., February 15, 2005, at the City Council Chambers, Sacramento City Hall, 915 “I” Street, Sacramento, California. Motion: The CCJPA Board approves the Minutes of the November 16, 2005 meeting.


Item VI.1

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006 FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: CCJPA FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to approve the CCJPA FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update (February 2006). BACKGROUND A preliminary draft of this business plan update was prepared by staff and sent to the SCG for review. Comments were incorporated into the draft FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update (sent under separate cover). In order to meet the schedule to provide a final business plan update to the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H) by April 1, 2006, staff is requesting that the CCJPA Board adopt the current draft business plan update, with the understanding that additional comments on the draft during the public review process (including workshops), as appropriate, will be incorporated in the final document prior to its submittal to the Secretary. In summary, the business plan update takes into account the State’s improving economic situation and: - maintains the current 24-train service plan for FY 2006-07 and FY 2007-08 (with funded service

increases to San Jose and Roseville/Auburn in FY 2006-07) and with the potential, if funding is available, to expand Sacramento-Oakland service to 32 weekday trains;

- for the first time in over two years, the business plan assumes additional capital programming available from the 2006 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to fund some or all of the capital projects nominated by the CCJPA; and

- build upon the success of previous award-winning marketing campaigns/programs to raise the awareness of the Capitol Corridor “brand” as a viable transport alternative along the Northern California’s congested highway corridors.

The proposed service levels and capital plans outlined in the FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update are consistent with the CCJPA’s Vision Plan (updated April 2005), Caltrans’ California Rail Passenger Program Report (December 2005) and Amtrak’s Strategic Corridors Initiative (May 2004) as well the MTC and SACOG regional transportation plans. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the CCJPA FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update and submit a copy of the business plan update to the Secretary of BT&H. (Approval of the Business Plan Update requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (11) of the appointed members.) Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.


BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of Approving the State Fiscal Year 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority / Resolution No. 06-01 WHEREAS, the CCJPA Board acting for and on behalf of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority has prepared for the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (“BT&H”) a Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service for State Fiscal Years 2006-07 – 2007-08 (“FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08”) in the form appended hereto; and WHEREAS, preparation and submission of the Business Plan Update to the Secretary of BT&H is mandated pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code 14070.4(b);

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board does hereby approve and adopt the FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to BT&H.

# # # ADOPTED


Item VI.2

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________

MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006 FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: PRINCIPLES FOR REVISED CCJPA POLICIES ON STATION AND TRAIN SERVICE PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to review and approve Principles that will guide revisions to the CCJPA’s policies on stations served by Capitol Corridor trains and the extensions and expansion of Capitol Corridor train service. BACKGROUND At the November 16, 2005 CCJPA Board meeting, a set of principles that would guide updated CCJPA policies on trains station and service was presented for Capitol Corridor train service. At the meeting, CCJPA Board reviewed the principles for these policies and provided extensive comments and input. Staff incorporated the Board’s comments and revised these principles and presented these revisions to the SCG for further review and discussion. Attached is the latest version of the principles. The CCJPA Board had adopted the policies on Train Stations and Train Service in October 1998 as one of its first actions in conducting business as manager of the Capitol Corridor passenger train service. With the many significant (positive) developments in the Capitol Corridor since 1998, these principles will assist in the revision of these policies. RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board approve the attached Principles that will guide revisions to the CCJPA’s policies on stations served by Capitol Corridor trains and the extensions and expansion of Capitol Corridor train service. Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached principles.

PRINCIPLES FOR REVISED POLICIES ON STATIONS AND TRAIN SERVICE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

(January 2006) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

POLICY FOR NEW STATION - Update level of train service (24 weekday, 18 weekend) and number of stations served (16) - Maintain current criteria and add/update the following new standards:

• Minimum daily average ridership projections of ten (10) boarding or alightings per train within the first six (6) months of CCJPA train service to the new station.

• Canopy shelters to provide seating for twelve (12) people (and accommodate two (2) wheelchairs) with capacity to add more shelters to meet future demand

• Coordination/approval of station design plans with “host” railroad • Local law enforcement agency will patrol and inspect station and parking facilities • Install security cameras on platforms, waiting areas, station facilities, and parking areas with the connecting

communication system to be developed as part of design plans • Design will provide access to platforms so that passengers never cross a mainline track (e.g., grade separated access

to island platform, station-only track not used by freight trains) • Platforms will be a minimum of 700 feet in length and eight (8) inches top-of-rail (any deviations or exemptions will

require approval by host railroad and/or CCJPA/Amtrak) • Emergency call boxes will be provided, at a minimum, at all unstaffed stations • Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) real time electronic message signs will be provided at platforms and

inside station passenger waiting areas, based on CCJPA design specifications • Bomb-resistant trash receptacles will be provided at platforms and inside station passenger waiting areas • Ticket vending machines(s) and associated communication equipment will be provided at either platforms (under the

canopy) or inside station passenger waiting areas • An intermodal transit connection plan must be developed by the station project sponsor that may include joint

ticketing or transit transfer with the CCJPA trains • Requirements for parking spaces will be based upon a parking study prepared by the project sponsor that will

consider ADA compliance, non-motorized vehicle access, current and future adjacent land uses, baseline (and future) ridership projections, transit and carpool/drop-off connectivity, transit-orientated development plans

• Secure storage bike racks/lockers will be provided at platforms or inside station passenger waiting areas

POLICY FOR RETENTION OF TRAIN SERVICE TO STATIONS - Update the minimal ridership standards for continued CCJPA train service to station as follows:

• Minimum daily average of ten (10) boarding or alightings per train within the first six (6) months of CCJPA train service to the new station

• Minimum daily average of twelve (12) boarding or alightings per train within two years of CCJPA train service • Minimum daily average of fifteen (15) boarding or alightings per train within third year of CCJPA train service

- Develop marketing and operating plans to bring trains back to a station where service had been discontinued

EXPANSION OF SERVICE WITHIN CORRIDOR - Update standards for trains that are managed by CCJPA for service within corridor (i.e., Regional Rail):

• Ridership and revenues must be reviewed and approved by CCJPA • Any financial operating costs (expenses net of revenues) including any CCJPA management or administrative costs

and additional rail equipment must be provided by service sponsor(s) • Net cost per train-mile (TM) must be equal to/lower than the current CCJPA train service net costs per TM • System operating (or farebox) ratio must be equal to/greater than the current CCJPA train system operating ratio

EXTENSION OF TRAIN SERVICE - Any extension of CCJPA train service outside the Auburn-Sacramento-Oakland-San Jose corridor shall not drain

resources that would prevent the CCJPA from implementing its core service expansion goals for the corridor pursuant to the Vision Plan

- Extensions of CCJPA train service outside the corridor shall not denigrate the core CCJPA train service, including but not limited to on-time performance and financial performance (e.g., operating costs, farebox ratio)

- Any financial operating costs (expenses net of revenues) including any CCJPA management or administrative costs and additional rail equipment must be provided by service extension sponsor(s)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADOPTED



Item VI.3

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006

FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: HAYWARD INTERIM PLATFORM PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to provide funding to install an interim platform at the Hayward Platform to allow trains to meet at this station and improve system reliability. BACKGROUND With the upcoming expansion of train service to/from San Jose, the CCJPA had developed train schedules for a total of 7 daily round trip trains. In the evaluation of the train schedule staff realized the need for another platform at Hayward Station in order for certain trains to meet at the station rather than delaying a train waiting for another train to stop, board/alight passengers, and depart the station. To resolve this scheduling conflict, the CCJPA proposed to Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) that an additional platform be installed on the siding track that is across from the platform at the Hayward Station. This new platform will only be used on an occasional basis to improve train meets and thereby maintain an acceptable level of system reliability for freight and passenger trains. Upon review of the conceptual plans prepared by CCJPA and Amtrak staff, UPRR concurred with the plans. Amtrak prepared cost estimates (including UPRR labor and materials) to install a platform, crossing panels, and lighting. Amtrak submitted its final cost estimate of $185,000 for the interim platform. The schedule for the project requires that the platform be completed and ready for service in summer 2006 prior to the expansion of train service to/from San Jose. The rules and regulations of the CCJPA require that the CCJPA Board approve any contract or procurement of $100,000 or more. As such, staff and the SCG request the CCJPA Board to authorize a financial commitment of $185,000 to install an additional platform at the Hayward Station.

RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or his designee to enter into agreements necessary to provide funding for the installation of an interim platform at the Hayward Station for an amount not-to-exceed $185,000 to allow trains to meet at this station and improve system reliability.

Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of Providing Funding for the Additional Platform at the Hayward Station / Resolution No. 06-2

WHEREAS, the CCJPA, Amtrak, and the Union Pacific Railroad have been working on the development plans for an interim platform at the Hayward Station (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Project will provide the means for improved trains meets at the Hayward Station as

part of the CCJPA’s 7 daily round trip train service plan to/from San Jose scheduled to begin in late summer 2006; and

WHEREAS, Amtrak and UPRR have approved the conceptual plan and scope for the Project scope;

and WHEREAS, Amtrak subsequently submitted design plans, a proposed schedule, and a cost estimate

of $185,000 for the Project that includes labor and material costs incurred by the UPRR; and WHEREAS, the CCJPA concurred with the combined cost proposal by Amtrak and UPRR; and WHEREAS, the CCJPA has secured $185,000 in Revenue Credits to finance the work performed by

Amtrak and UPRR; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or his designee to enter into an agreement with Amtrak for an amount not-to-exceed $185,000 for installation of the Project by Amtrak and UPRR.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA transmit a copy of this resolution to the UPRR

and Amtrak.

# # # ADOPTED


Item VI.4

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006 FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: RICHMOND INTERMEDIATE SIGNAL PROJECT: BUDGET INCREASE

PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to approve the change order for the increased budget for the installation of the intermediate signal project by the Union Pacific south of the Richmond Station. BACKGROUND In the November 2004, the CCJPA Board authorized the CCJPA staff (pursuant to Resolution 04-12) to invest $280,000 in revenue credits to fund Union Pacific Railroad’s (UPRR) installation of an intermediate signal just south/west of the Richmond Intermodal Train Station. Amtrak and the CCJPA working with UPRR identified the need and location of the signal that when installed, would result in improved reliability and increased train travel speeds. This signal project with the UPRR was amended into the CCJPA/UPRR Construction and Maintenance (C & M) Agreement (April 30, 2002). The signal project was completed on November 15, 2005 and “turned over” to operations on the same day. Based on invoices to date, it is projected as part of the project close-out that the final costs incurred by the UPRR to be reimbursed by the CCJPA will be approximately $350,000.00, representing a $70,000.00 (or 25%) increase over the budget. UPRR provided reasons for the cost overrun: underground utilities that required redesign of the signal infrastructure and extended labor hours and delay in receiving project materials from the manufacturer. UPRR discovered underground utilities that would have to be relocated if, as initially designed, a signal cantilever structure had been installed. It was determined that a lower cost solution would be to install a signal bridge thus avoiding the underground utilities. The additional costs for the signal bridge, while exceeding the project budget, were less than the costs associated with the proposed relocation of the underground utilities. Extended labor hours occurred primarily due to the fact that the UPRR work crews could not get “track time” to make the signal wire connections due to heavy passenger and freight traffic, and subsequently had to a lot more short “work windows” than initially planned. Upon review and subsequent discussions with UPRR, staff concurs with UPRR’s reasons for the cost overruns. As such, based on CCJPA procurement rules and regulations, the CCJPA Board is required to approve any cost increases over $100,000 and/or 10% above the authorized budget.

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the budget increase of $70,000.00 for the Richmond Intermediate Signal Project through CCJPA Revenue Credits and reimburse the UPRR for all projects costs in accordance with the final billing for an amount not-to-exceed $350,000.00.

Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of Approving The Change Order For For The Richmond Intermediate Signal Project Resolution No. 06-3 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 04-12 the CCJPA Board approved the investment of $280,000 in CCJPA Revenue Credits for the installation of an intermediate signal by Union Pacific Railroad (“UPRR”) west of the Richmond Intermediate Station; and, WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), the owner of the tracks, prepared a cost estimate for the intermediate signal (“Project”) and was authorized to proceed according to the CCJPA/UPRR Construction and Maintenance (C&M) Agreement (April, 30, 2002); and,

WHEREAS, UPRR completed the agreed upon Project but required a longer construction schedule due to the discovery of underground utilities, limited availability of work windows and delays in receiving Project materials; and,

WHEREAS, UPRR incurred the construction delays to maintain the operations of the mainline which

serves both the freight and passenger rail services, Capitol Corridor trains, included; and, WHEREAS, the resulting delays caused increased labor and material costs and expanded the project

costs from the anticipated $280,000 to approximately $350,000, representing an estimated increase of $70,000 or 25% over the project budget; and

WHEREAS, staff concurs that such project delays and subsequent increased labor costs and material

costs were beyond the control of UPRR; and

WHEREAS, UPRR has communicated to CCJPA staff the need to provide better estimates for project costs as well as provide more frequent, regular project updates so as to avoid future project budget increases; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CCJPA procurement rules and regulations, the CCJPA Board is required to approve any cost increases over $100,000 and/or 10% above the authorized budget;

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board does authorize staff to increase the budget for the Richmond Intermediate Signal Project by $70,000 through CCJPA Revenue Credits in order to reimburse the UPRR for all projects costs in accordance with a projected final billing not-to-exceed $350,000.00.

# # #

ADOPTED


Item VI.5

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006 FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED FY 2006-07 BUDGET /LEGISLATIVE MATTERS PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service. BACKGROUND Governor’s Draft FY 07 Budget On January 11, 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger released his draft budget plan for Fiscal Year 2006-07 (July 2006 – June 2007), which included the proposed full transfer of $1.4 billion of Proposition 42 funds into the various State transportation accounts. Also included in the budget proposal was a repayment of $920 million from the Proposition 42 loan in FY 2004-05 with the remainder of the repayment due in FY 2007-08. If this proposal goes forward and the FY 06-07 State Budget is enacted with these additional funds there would be benefits to the 2006 STIP once prior financial commitments and obligations are completed. It is yet unclear as to the specifics on the expected changes (increases) in the transportation accounts, but it is estimated at the moment that the TCRP and/or SHA (highway construction projects) and the Public Transit Account (PTA) would receive increased revenues for allocation to appropriate agencies in the state. (As a note, the CCJPA has been allocated and received all $25 million in TCRP, but is an agency that is eligible for PTA funds for operations and capital uses.) Legislative Matters State Legislation Various Infrastructure Bond Proposals – AB 1165 (Dutton), SB 1024 (Perata), AB 1783 (Nunez) [CCJPA POSITION- WATCH] AB 1165 (Dutton) is the legislative vehicle of the Governor’s Strategic Growth Plan (SGP), which presents a $26B bonding proposal for years 2006 ($6B), 2008 ($6B), and 2012 ($14B) to provide funding to implement various infrastructure projects. AB 1165 proposes $500 million for intercity rail projects statewide. (Note: While AB 1165 does not identify any specific intercity rail projects, the SGP identified projects for the Capitol Corridor $13M for CP Coast double track extension towards Great America Station, $2M to supplement Caltrain’s 4th Track Project, and $500,000 for Sacramento-Roseville track improvements plus a share of the $125 million for added rolling stock for the state’s 3 intercity rail corridor services.) Senator Perata introduced SB 1024 last year and is using this legislation to propose approximately $12B for infrastructure improvements without any specified projects. SB 1165 (Nunez) is titled the California Infrastructure, Improvement, Smart Growth, Economic Reinvestment, and Emergency Preparedness Financing Act of 2006 that will finance various programs, with unspecified projects and funding levels.


It is staff’s understanding that a conference committee will be convened with representatives from both the Senate and Assembly. A bond financing plan and infrastructure program will be developed by this committee (that may or may not include a specific list of projects). Concurrently, hearings will be held in the Legislature to discuss the various bond proposals. Current speculation is that some proponents want to get a bond proposal on the June or November 2006 ballots. Protection of Proposition 42: ACA 11 (Oropeza), ACA 4 (Plescia) [CCJPA POSITION- WATCH] ACA 11 would require interest to be included in the repayment on any loans provided from Proposition 42 funds. The measure would also prohibit a loan from being authorized by a statute during more than 2 fiscal years within any period of 10 consecutive fiscal years. ACA 11, in addition, would authorize Proposition 42 revenues to be loaned to other state funds or accounts in addition to the General Fund. ACA 4 is the most stringent proposal to protect Proposition 42 whereby the measure proposes to repeal the specific constitutional authority of the Legislature and the Governor to suspend Proposition 42. It is surmised that some type of Proposition 42 protection will be incorporated into any submitted infrastructure bond proposal. Grade separation projects - AB 1785 (Bermudez), AB 1157 (Frommer) [CCJPA POSITION- WATCH] AB 1785 would increase the budgeted allocation for grade separation projects from $15 million to $70 million. AB 1157 would place a $500-million bond measure on the November 2006 ballot to help build overpasses and underpasses at railroad crossings. Frommer, represents Burbank and Glendale, introduced AB 1157 in the wake of four accidents involving Metrolink trains over the last 13 months. The funding source(s) and project list(s) have yet to be determined for these grade-separation projects. Federal Legislation Amtrak Appropriations Last year began with the President including zero dollars for Amtrak in his FY06 budget request to Congress compared to Amtrak’s request of $1.8 billion. In June, the House approved a $1.17 billion budget after Amtrak supporters successfully added over $600 million in funding to the Appropriations bill on the House floor. The Senate approved $1.45 billion for Amtrak in October. Finally, in November, the House and Senate transportation appropriations conferees approved a compromise FY 06 budget of $1.315 billion for Amtrak, with $495M for operations, $500M for capital, $280M for debt service, and $40M for the Secretary of Transportation to use as “efficiency incentive grants.” After subsequent rescissions, Amtrak’s total funding for FY06 is $1.293 billion. The Administration put in a request of $900M for next year (FY 07). Amtrak Reauthorization – S 1516 (Lott), HR 1630 (Young), HR Young (1631)

[CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] S 1516, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee in July 2005. The bill currently has six cosponsors – Senators Burns (MT), Hutchinson (TX), Inouye (HI), Lautenberg (NJ), Rockefeller (WV), and Stevens (AK), which is a 6-year (FY 2006-FY 2011) comprehensive funding authorization for Amtrak plus for the first-time ever a source of capital funds for state intercity passenger rail programs (80% federal portion with a 20% local/state match) to be funded with $12 billion in tax-exempt bonds and $12 billion in tax-credit bonds. Currently the bill allows for state capital projects to use funds from as early as 2004 to be used as a match for this capital program. (The CCJPA has over $80 million available in capital funds available from 2004.) The CCJPA sent a letter of support for this bill. In all likelihood, any favorable movement on this bill may be done in concert with Congressman Young’s passenger rail bills - H.R. 1630 (proposed $2B annual Amtrak Reauthorization for FY 2006-2008) and H.R. 1631 (RIDE-21).


Status: S. 1516 was stripped of its tax credit financing language and was amended into the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (S. 1932) and was passed in the Senate 93-6 on November 3, 2005. The reconciled bill will be moved to conference committee with the House of Representatives companion bill and at this time the tax credit financing element will also be included as part of these discussions. On April 14, 2005, Representative D. Young (AL), along with Representatives Oberstar (MN), LaTourette (OH), and Brown (FL) introduced bill H.R. 1630 to authorize appropriations for the benefit of Amtrak for FY 2006 through FY 2008 at $2B per year at $2 billion per year for: (1) capital expenditures; (2) excess mandatory payments; and (3) Amtrak's contractual obligations for commuter and state-supported passenger rail service. Status: On April 27, 2005, the Full Committee met in open session and ordered H.R. 1630 favorably reported by voice vote and was placed on the Union Calendar in November 2005. There has been no further action. H.R. 1631 was introduced by Representative Young (AL) as the “Rail Infrastructure Development And Expansion Act For The 21st Century” (RIDE-21), which authorizes States to issue $12 billion in tax-exempt bonds and $12 billion in tax-credit bonds to finance infrastructure for high-speed rail transportation projects. The Secretary of Transportation may designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if certain requirements are met. The bonds must finance projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure and equipment required to complete a high-speed rail transportation corridor that the Secretary of Transportation determines are part of a viable and comprehensive high-speed rail transportation corridor design for intercity passenger service. Those projects include, but are not limited to, the financing or refinancing of equipment and capital improvements, the elimination of grade crossings, the development of intermodal facilities, improvement of train speeds or safety, or station rehabilitation and construction. Status: On February 1, 2006, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to strip the tax credit financing language in RIDE-21over concerns of reduced federal tax revenues. In removing the financing provisions, the Ways and Means panel left open the question of how the development of high-speed trains would be paid for. RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board.

Date: 7 February 2006 Item VI.6

From: Eugene K. Skoropowski To: CCJPA Board Subject: Managing Director’s Report – February 2006 Overview: After record performance in FY 2004/05, we expected a leveling off of ridership and revenue growth, especially given the dismal on-time performance since mid-2005, and worsening from December through the current month. However, we have managed to hold on to most riders and significantly improve our financial performance in spite of the poor service reliability. The good news: the programmed track improvement work between Oakland and San Jose should be completed by February 15, and a reasonable level of on-time performance restored for our passengers. Chair Dickinson personally delivered his concerns regarding the deterioration of reliability to Union Pacific Railroad’s Executive Vice President for Operations, Mr. Dennis Duffy, in Omaha, the third week of January. We are hopeful that Union Pacific will respond positively and restore the good performance we had previously enjoyed Ridership: Our ridership still continues to grow, overall. The last twelve-month growth rate is +6.5%, with October 2005 at +8%, November 2005 at +5%, while December 2005 dropped slightly at –3.3%. This was our first decline in ridership in 26 months. Some of the decline can be attributed to Christmas falling on a Monday in 2005 (Monday was a workday in 2004), plus deterioration of on-time performance, and the collapse of parking capacity at Sacramento Station. We are carefully monitoring the ridership and revenue, and are taking every step we can to try to get Union Pacific’s performance up to where it previously was. The tremendous growth in the freight business, particularly at the Port of Oakland, has put capacity pressure on all major rail lines in California and, indeed, all across the country. If on-time performance can recover and improve after February 15, we will still have a good chance of delivering record high statistics again this year. The wood tie program approved by the Board in September has been under way since November and is nearly complete. The entire existing UPRR mainline tracks between Oakland and San Jose have been significantly improved to ‘like new’ conditions. The importance of this work cannot be overestimated, as this upgrade to UPRR mainline tracks will allow for more reliable service, reduced running time and a better ride quality along the entire route. We have advised riders of the expected disruption from the trackwork, but train performance has been far worse than anyone expected. Revenue: Revenue continued its strong growth in November, and December, and continues to outpace the growth in riders. Weekends continue to be especially strong, and riders are almost evenly spread throughout the day, with very good average train loadings. Business Plan goals have been exceeded every month of the fiscal year, even with aggressive Business Plan targets.



Revenue-to-Cost Ratio: Revenue growth and our cost-controlled ‘fixed price agreement’ with Amtrak has resulted in the first three months (October-November-December 2005) of Fiscal Year 2005/06 achieving an operating ratio of about 51%, substantially higher than at any time in the history of the Capitol Corridor service, and well above last year’s 43% recovery. Service Levels: The frequency of trains remains the same at 12 round trips on weekdays, and 9 round trips on weekends. Concurrent with the completion of our on-going track construction work between Oakland and San Jose, we will be adding more service, not only to San Jose but, as funding permits, train service will be increased to Sacramento as well. On (or about) August 28, 2006, we will introduce 14 daily trains to/from San Jose, and increase our weekday service between Oakland and Sacramento to 32 trains from the current 24 trains (12 each way). On weekends we will increase the number of trains to 22 from 18 between Oakland and Sacramento, still having 14 trains to/from San Jose. If Union Pacific can restore its on-time performance to an acceptable level, our ridership and revenue levels can be increased substantially. While UPRR stated that it is unable to accommodate any additional Capitol Corridor east of Sacramento for the foreseeable future, we know that this is a vast market, just waiting to be ‘tapped’. CCJPA Chair Dickinson, Assemblymember Tim Leslie and Roseville City Council Member Jim Gray visited Omaha on January 17th to convey the importance of this expanded Placer service, and explore ways they can be helpful to UPRR in resolving their freight congestion issues that will then allow some increase in Placer service. UPRR did agree to work to identify a track corridor that could be made available (purchased, leased, etc.) for construction of a dedicated passenger-only track between Sacramento and Roseville. On-Time Performance: Delivered service to our customers declined further and for the last three months has hovered around 70%, the worst continuous stretch of poor performance since October 1998. While Union Pacific can be blamed for most of the delays, there has also been an increase in mechanical failures and delays caused by drawbridge ‘lifts’ between Martinez and Benicia. Not only have there been more delays, but in December and January especially, the delays were ‘catastrophic’, meaning in excess of 45 minutes. One delay on a Sunday was over five hours long, the worst single delay ever. Upon completion of all the current track improvement work on February 15, Union Pacific must restore the reliability of our service or risk taking the brunt of whatever actions the CCJPA, the State of California and Amtrak can take as a result of UPRR’s executed agreements with the CCJPA, the State, and Amtrak. We have tried every avenue to conduct our business as partners with Union Pacific, but current train delay conditions are straining that relationship. Amtrak Financial Situation: Amtrak did finally receive its federal budget from Congress ($1.3 billion, after the Administration proposal of $0.). However, the President of Amtrak was fired, and at least 18 ‘provisions’ were attached to the Amtrak funding bill. Provision #14 would have adversely impacted the Capitol Corridor, and those other state-supported services around the nation, by restricting our ability to offer discounted fares. This onerous provision (described by some as an ‘unintended consequence’ of the Amtrak provisions), is being interpreted by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as not applying to state supported services like the Capitol Corridor. Every member of the California Congressional delegation was contacted on this issue, and a personal office visit to 36 members in Washington was undertaken to explain the negative impact on our service. If applied to all services (including state-supported services), we could no longer sell available capacity to school groups, seniors, etc., at heavily discounted rates, as we have done successfully over the past several years. This issue now appears to be behind us.


Washington is now back to addressing the various proposals for re-authorizing Amtrak and providing multi-year funding and establishing a dedicated federal matching program for capital projects for states for intercity passenger rail. We are tracking this legislation jointly with Amtrak and the States for Passenger Rail Coalition (SPRC), representing 26 state DOTs involved in intercity passenger rail programs. Caltrans Director Will Kempton has recently added California as a member of the SPRC, as some 20% of all Amtrak passengers now travel in California. The Capitol Corridor is active in the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, and, once again, the Chamber will be sending a large delegation to Washington in May, and the Capitol Corridor train service, and Amtrak, are priority topics for the Chamber, and will again be addressed with the California Congressional delegation. State Initiatives in support of Amtrak: The state DOTs continued their efforts for federal capital funding. Contacts with key House members (especially Republicans on the Conference Committee) will be crucial in an outcome that will result in establishing the programs embodied in proposed legislation. We continue to closely watch and monitor progress on these bills. Construction Projects: Oakland-San Jose Track Construction Progress: The scheduled completion date for both Union Pacific and Caltrain work is July 2006. We have set a date of August 28, 2006, to initiate our new schedule increasing service between Oakland and San Jose to 14 daily trains (7 each way), up from 4 each way on weekdays today, and 6 each way on weekends. Dumbarton Rail/Union City Intermodal Station: BART is spearheading the negotiations with Union Pacific for acquisition of the rail line required for this service, and progress continues on planning by Caltrain and Union City. BART is working with Union City on construction of a greatly expanded Union City Station to provide a comprehensive intermodal transfer facility for Dumbarton, Capitol Corridor and BART service. Station Projects: Hercules Station: The City of Hercules is continuing its design and financing plans for this station, and the CCJPA participated in a special event at Hercules for City and Regional officials, starting with travel to the new station site on Train #526, on Friday, February 3. This was the first Capitol Corridor train to stop in Hercules. Fairfield/Vacaville: The City of Fairfield has progressed their design and held a follow-up working session with Union Pacific and the CCJPA. Substantial progress is being made on all aspects of this planned major intermodal station. Other Activities: Auburn-Sacramento-Richmond-Oakland Regional Rail Service: The final report on the proposed Regional Rail Service Plan has been issued. The Capitol Corridor will be adding 4 round trips between Oakland and Sacramento on August 28, providing a 40-minute headway during most peak weekday travel times. Contractually, this is the closest headway that can be operated, as UPRR reserves a 40-minute window for operation of its own freight business. There will still be an on-going need for additional coaches to expand capacity, but the initial need to operate these 4 added trains appears to be substantially less than initially envisioned. The ability to cycle more trains to/from San Jose has helped both our equipment utilization and our operating efficiency.


Some ‘local subsidy’ may be required for these added trains, and the five counties participating in the Sac-Oak Regional Rail study are prepared to evaluate their options. Operating costs and projected revenues will be calculated over the next several months, and reviewed and approved before finalizing the plan with Amtrak. The ultimate scope of the Regional Rail program remains the same, but the implementation is now divided into more than just the initially defined two phases. Marketing: A marketing update report and calendar will be provided under separate cover. Outlook: The Capitol Corridor is still growing, but if this growth is to continue, on-time performance/reliability will have to improve substantially. We are continuing to work with Union Pacific and Amtrak to achieve this goal, but it has been ‘elusive’, especially during the past few months. Reliability is our biggest and most critical component for continued growth, followed closely by the need for more rolling stock. We are in almost constant contact with UPRR and Amtrak, working to ensure that the Capitol Corridor trains are once again operating at 90% or better on-time performance. Availability of capital funding, in substantial and continuing quantities, will be crucial to sustaining the progress we have made so far. In closing, all indicators are pointing towards a near-term achievement of long awaited goals: almost hourly service between Oakland and Sacramento, doubling the frequency of service to/from San Jose, controlled costs, record ridership and revenue that are still growing, and a cost recovery now above 50%. This is still being accomplished while we are living within a fifth year of a ‘flat’ state funding allocation.


Item VI.7

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006 FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: WORK COMPLETED (February 15, 2006 MEETING) PURPOSE To provide a report on work completed up to the February 15, 2006 CCJPA Board meeting. BACKGROUND The following is a report on recently completed work: a. FY 05 Annual Performance Report. Pursuant to the Resolution 05-12, CCJPA Board adopted the

draft Performance Report covering the Federal Fiscal Year 2004-05 (October 2004-September 2005). Staff has provided final revisions to the text, charts, and photos and the document was formatted for production and printing. The final, finished report was prepared and distributed on January 19, 2006. Copies will be immediately distributed to the Board Directors and the State Legislature and other interested agencies.

b. FY 05 CCJPA Independent Audit. As stipulated in the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between

the CCJPA member agencies, the Controller-Treasurer’s Office of the CCJPA is required to conduct and prepare an annual independent audit of the CCJPA and submit the report of such audit by December 31 of each year. The financial report stating the findings of the independent audit for Fiscal Year 2004-05 (July 204-June 2005) was prepared and submitted to the SCG for review. Comments were incorporated and the final report was transmitted to the CCJPA Board Directors on December 31, 2005.

c. Marketing Activities (November 2005– January 2006). The following work has been completed as

part of the CCJPA’s 2005-06 Marketing Program: - Holiday Shopping Made Simple Promotion: Holiday Shopper program featured a variety of

discounts passengers could obtain by showing their train ticket at various retail locations in San Francisco. The campaign launched in November, and was advertised on the internet, Auburn movie theaters, and newspapers. Results are pending final ridership reports.

- Annual Performance Report – completed reports will be ready for distribution in mid-January - Free Companion Fare Coupons were sent to our mailing list. - Ride Guide: this new publication will orient new riders to the Capitol Corridor service.

Publication scheduled to be complete end of January. - Harbor Bay Delta Cruise: met with coordinators to plan cross-marketing efforts for 2006

season. - Oakland Football Tailgate Train: Sacramento radio station 98 Rock promoted the Tailgate

Train on-air and at Monday Night Football events held at local sportsbars. Additionally, CCJPA completed a two-month revenue-based agreement with MetroPCS to promote MetroPCS as the title sponsor of the Capitol Corridor Tailgate Train.


- Cal Football Promotion: Capitol Corridor had one radio commercial per game broadcast, videoboard exposure at the game. CCJPA had a presence at several Cal FunZones, the pre-game tailgate area near Memorial Stadium. At the FunZones, free companion fare coupons and promotional materials for the Capitol Corridor were distributed to promote trial.

- Recent Events: i. Rider Appreciation Events: three onboard events held in November

ii. Cal Football Fun Zones: 11/12 iii. Oakland Tailgate Trains: 11/13, 11/27, 12/18

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Item VI.8

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 7, 2006

FROM: Thomas E. Margro Executive Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: WORK IN PROGRESS (February 15, 2006 MEETING)

PURPOSE To provide an update on work in progress up to the February 15, 2006 CCJPA Board meeting. BACKGROUND The following is a report on work efforts currently underway: a. Status of Oakland-San Jose Track Improvement Project. Based on the actions of the CCJPA Board

at its November 16, 2005 meeting, subsequent funding approvals are now set in place and scheduled with Caltrans and California Transportation Commission over the next six months to complete the financing plan so that the CCJPA can complete the track improvements between Oakland and San Jose. The final section of the project under construction is located at CP Coast (the junction of the Union Pacific tracks with the Caltrain tracks and right-of-way). This subproject is scheduled for completion in late summer 2006.

b. Regional Measure 2 Projects: Bahia Crossover Project, Fairfield Vacaville Station. Pursuant to

CCJPA Board Resolution No. 05-15, staff secured $190,000 in STIP Interregional Improvement Program (IIP) funds for the Bahia Viaduct Crossover Project. Union Pacific Railroad will prepare design plans for the project, which are estimated to be completed at the end of the year. The CCJPA will then secure an allocation of $2.75M in Regional Measure 2 (RM-2) construction funds from MTC.

City of Fairfield has received conditional UPRR approval for their plans, and certain facilities (and provision of a future track) will need to be provided, along with elimination of the surface grade-crossing at Peabody Road. In addition, the CCJPA Board approved the station site to be served by CCJPA Capitol Corridor trains when construction is completed at the station. The City of Fairfield (the Project Sponsor) is using a mix, local, state, federal, and RM-2 funds to finance this station. The design plans as prepared by the City has many positive service and safety features including the elimination of the grade-crossing, access to the new station island platform for passengers via an under-track pedestrian tunnel and ramps, and track upgrades to maintain and improve the fluidity of the railroad.

c. 2006 STIP Capitol Corridor Intercity Rail Project List. Staff to date has yet to learn what projects, if

any, submitted by the CCJPA have been included in the preliminary list of Caltrans’ projects to be programmed in the 2006 STIP. Hearings on the STIP are scheduled in March 2006 with adoption by the California Transportation Commission in April 2006. Matters relating to the STIP are still in flux due to the recent introduction of the Governor’s Proposed FY 2006-07 Budget and because funding levels for the 2006 STIP are subject to enactment of the FY 2006-07 Budget.


d. Upcoming Marketing Activities. - Stitch ‘n’ Ride – the Capitol Corridor’s APTA award-winning on-board knitting program.

Another onboard event will promote travel to the Stitches West Yarn Expo in Santa Clara on February 18.

- Train Treks – direct mail to K-12 schools within 5 miles of Capitol Corridor stations between Sacramento and Oakland will be mailed out in early February.

- SF Chronicle – starting a new complimentary newspaper program for select trains in Oakland and San Jose. Through this trade-based agreement, CCJPA will receive ad space; SF Chronicle will provide signs to be posted on board, along with other marketing assets.

- Paramount’s Great America “Science & Math Days” – working with PGA to encourage group travel to these daytime events.

- 511.org Rideshare – met with coordinators to brainstorm collaborative marketing opportunities - Monthly Day Trip Promotion – conceptual development for internet-based campaign to promote

day trips on the Capitol Corridor to select destinations - San Jose CVB – working with them to drive business to San Jose, planning a “fam” trip for

meeting planners in upcoming months, promotion of unique-to-San Jose events, expanded role in next year’s Grand Prix, and publicity for expansion of service expected in mid-/Fall 2006.

- Upcoming Events: 1. Rider Appreciation Events: mid-February 2. 10 Millionth Rider event: March TBD 3. Stitch ‘n’ Ride: onboard knitting to Stitches West in Santa Clara, February 18, 2006

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