March 2023DRAFT-DELIBERATIVE
City of Alameda
Transportation
Committee
March 22, 2023
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LINK21 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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3 Northern California’s
Megaregion Today
Economy, Jobs & Housing:
• Fifth largest megaregional economy in country
• Jobs and affordable housing imbalance
Roadway Congestion & Climate Risks:
• Persistent traffic
• Climate - and health-damaging air pollution
Passenger Rail Service & Infrastructure:
• Inconvenient, disconnected train network
with limited routes and service
• One rail crossing of Bay (BART Transbay Tube)
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Projected Growth from 2015 to 2040
20%
In population
26%
In daily trips within
San Francisco Bay Area
(estimated 28 million)*
64%
In daily trips between
Bay Area and other counties
(estimated 800,000)*
* Projected increase from 2015 to 2040
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5 One Hour Commute Sheds by Megaregion
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6 Link21:
A Program of Projects
A new transbay passenger rail crossing
between Oakland and San Francisco (BART or Regional Rail) Improvements to both BART & Regional Rail
better travel time, frequency, hours of service, new markets Synergies between projects in Megaregion
reduce perceived distance between destinations
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7 Link 21 Goals &
Objectives
TRANSFORM THE
PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
• Provide better service
• Improve reliability and
system performance
• Build ridership and
mode share
PROMOTE EQUITY AND LIVABILITY
• Connect people and places
• Improve safety, health, and air quality
• Advance equity and community stability
SUPPORT ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND
GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
• Improve access to opportunity and employment
• Connect major economic, research, and
education centers
• Enable transit-supportive and equitable land use
ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
AND PROTECTION
• Increase climate change resilience
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Conserve resources
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8 Equity at Link21 Core
1. Equitable Engagement, Analysis, and Planning
• Direct and accessible engagement
2. Community-Based Partnerships & Co-Creation
• Prioritizing communities that have been marginalized
• Partnering to understand needs and identify opportunities
3. Equity Advisory Council (EAC)
• 18 Members from the Megaregion
• Two representatives from Alameda
• Launched in February 2022
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9 Link21 Program Timeline
PHASE 0 (2019 – 2022)
PROGRAM
DEFINITION
• Business Case Framework
• Problem & Vision Statement
• Goals & Objectives
PHASE 1 (2022 – 2024)
CONCEPT
IDENTIFICATION
• Preliminary Business Case
• Identify Concepts
PHASE 2 (2024 – 2028)
PROJECT
SELECTION
• Intermediate Business Case
• Project Alternative(s)
• Environmental Review
• Final Business Case &
Implementation Strategy
PROJECT
DELIVERY
• Funding Strategy
• Design
• Construction
• Testing & Commissioning
• Ready for Service
PHASE 3 (2028 – 2039)
ENGAGEMENT, OUTREACH, & EQUITY
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LINK21 ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
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11 Multi-Faceted Engagement
Communication Tactics
• Informational/Education Materials
• Interactive Website
• Social Media/Media Relations
• Electronic Notifications
Engagement Tactics
• Stakeholder Partnerships
• Briefings/Presentations/Community
Tabling Events
• In-person and Virtual Public
Meetings/Workshops
• Survey/Polling
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What We’ve Heard From Alamedans
“Strong desire for
Station in Alameda”
• Webster / Atlantic bus stop
(busiest City stop)
• Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal
(also serves AC Transit)
• College of Alameda
• High-density residential in West
Alameda / Southern Alameda Point
“Improved Connection
to Megaregion”
“Connect Alameda
to East Bay”
• Improved travel options
between Alameda and
Oakland or areas within East
Bay
• Walkability and access to BART
• Better Regional Rail connections
• Interest in more integrated network
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & ANALYSIS
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14 Business Case Framework
STRATEGIC CASE
What are the
Megaregion benefits?
• Passenger
Experience
• Community,
Livability, and Equity
• Economic Growth
and Competitiveness
• Environmental
Stewardship
FINANCIAL CASE
What is the financial
viability?
• Revenue
Generation
• Funding
Opportunities
• Financing Options
ECONOMIC CASE
What are the
economic costs
and benefits?
• Benefit/Cost
Analysis
• Business and
Employment
• Jobs and Housing
DELIVERABILITY &
OPERATIONS CASE
What is required to
deliver and operate the
project?
• Governance
• Project Risks
• Construction and
Operations
• Network Functionality
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15 Link21: Modern Trains and Service
BART MODERN REGIONAL RAIL
URBAN METRO SERVICE
EXAMPLE: CALTRAIN EMU
MODERN REGIONAL RAIL
LONG DISTANCE SERVICE
FREQUENCY
More frequent trains
Every 2-30 minutes
(varies by route/time of day)
Similar to BART
Less frequent trains
Every 30 minutes
(varies by route/time of day)
STOPS 1-5 miles apart Similar to BART 5+ miles apart (express service) TRACK Designated BART only Shared with national network Shared with national network
SERVICE AREA
Urban/Suburban Areas
Within 5-County BART District Urban/Metro areas Urban/Suburban Centers Across 21-County Megaregion
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16 Link21 Unlocks
Travel Potential
Markets
• Better Megaregional connectivity
Service
• Improved travel, frequency with some
one-seat rides, and faster transfer opportunities
• More capacity, service redundancy and
reliability, between BART and Regional Rail
Technology
• Greener, lighter, and faster trains
Infrastructure
• Enhanced tracks, signaling, structures, and
facilities
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17 Initial Concepts A & B:
Regional Rail in Crossing
Regional Rail Salesforce Transit Center via Alameda Regional Rail Salesforce Transit Center via Port
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18 Initial Concepts C & D:
Regional Rail in Crossing
Regional Rail Salesforce Transit Center to
Oakland City Center via Alameda
Regional Rail Salesforce Transit Center to
MacArthur via Alameda
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19 Initial Concepts E&F:
BART in Crossing
BART 1st & Howard via Alameda BART 3rd & Mission via Mission Bay and Alameda
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20 Next Steps for Link21
Ongoing Activities
• Collaboration with City and Agency
• Megaregional Stakeholder Engagement
• Identification of Phase 2 funding
• Concept Refinement
Program Milestone Activities
• Summer & Fall 2023:
Megaregional Outreach Events
• Spring 2023:
Concept Identification
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21 Thank you!
For more information visit
Link21Program.org
• Camille Tsao, Link21 Program Lead,
[email protected]