Post by johanragle on Aug 19, 2016 9:41:10 GMT -8
Found this little tidbit in the latest cap-and-trade award doc for SANBAG that was posted here.
It appears that Redlands Rail frequent DMU service is still on the table, likely meaning dual tracks, but third track sidings will be constructed presumably at one or two extra stations along the route to allow Metrolink trains to run all the way through to downtown Redlands.
It appears that Redlands Rail frequent DMU service is still on the table, likely meaning dual tracks, but third track sidings will be constructed presumably at one or two extra stations along the route to allow Metrolink trains to run all the way through to downtown Redlands.
11. Agency: San Bernardino Associated Governments
Project: Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Award: $9,204,000
Total Budget: $265,282,451
Estimated GHG Reductions 79,000 tons
Increases ridership and reduces greenhouse gas emissions through completion of the funding package for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project, a nine-mile rail corridor connecting the University of Redlands and Downtown San Bernardino with frequent service connecting residents, businesses and visitors to a variety of employment, education, healthcare and other destinations. This project is ready to start construction in 2017, and will allow frequent, all-day service with a less than 20-minute journey time in which current transit services take 45-60 minutes. This project is developed in partnership with OmniTrans, Metrolink, the Esri Corporation (which is making a privately-funded project contribution), the University of Redlands, the City of Redlands, the City of San Bernardino and BNSF Railway. Major activity centers are also served by the project, including the Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center, Loma Linda University, Cal State San Bernardino, and University of Redlands, and serves new intermodal hubs and proposed transit villages on the corridor. The Esri corporation headquarters has 3000 employees, and the universities on the corridor over 26,000 students.
TIRCP funding also broadens the project scope to cover the construction of an additional siding to allow peak hour Metrolink service to start its trip to Los Angeles on the Redlands Passenger Rail Corridor, rather than requiring a transfer in San Bernardino, allowing additional riders to be attracted to the Metrolink service.
The project provides for significant integration with other transit services, including the sbX bus rapid transit service, Metrolink, and six fixed route bus transit services. It also connects to one of the proposed Phase 2 High Speed Rail stations. This project also increases safety through investments in Quiet Zones and Positive Train Control.
Low-income residents of communities along the corridor will be direct beneficiaries when they ride the service, experiencing much shorter and more reliable travel times, and expanded regional mobility to access jobs, educational and social activity centers. They also would benefit from improved access to Metrolink services that take them to similar locations throughout Southern California.
Key Project Ratings:
Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Medium-High
Increased Ridership Medium-High
Service Integration Medium-High
Improve Safety Medium-High
Multi-Agency Coordination Medium
Project Readiness High
Funding Leverage High
Project: Redlands Passenger Rail Project
Award: $9,204,000
Total Budget: $265,282,451
Estimated GHG Reductions 79,000 tons
Increases ridership and reduces greenhouse gas emissions through completion of the funding package for the Redlands Passenger Rail Project, a nine-mile rail corridor connecting the University of Redlands and Downtown San Bernardino with frequent service connecting residents, businesses and visitors to a variety of employment, education, healthcare and other destinations. This project is ready to start construction in 2017, and will allow frequent, all-day service with a less than 20-minute journey time in which current transit services take 45-60 minutes. This project is developed in partnership with OmniTrans, Metrolink, the Esri Corporation (which is making a privately-funded project contribution), the University of Redlands, the City of Redlands, the City of San Bernardino and BNSF Railway. Major activity centers are also served by the project, including the Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center, Loma Linda University, Cal State San Bernardino, and University of Redlands, and serves new intermodal hubs and proposed transit villages on the corridor. The Esri corporation headquarters has 3000 employees, and the universities on the corridor over 26,000 students.
TIRCP funding also broadens the project scope to cover the construction of an additional siding to allow peak hour Metrolink service to start its trip to Los Angeles on the Redlands Passenger Rail Corridor, rather than requiring a transfer in San Bernardino, allowing additional riders to be attracted to the Metrolink service.
The project provides for significant integration with other transit services, including the sbX bus rapid transit service, Metrolink, and six fixed route bus transit services. It also connects to one of the proposed Phase 2 High Speed Rail stations. This project also increases safety through investments in Quiet Zones and Positive Train Control.
Low-income residents of communities along the corridor will be direct beneficiaries when they ride the service, experiencing much shorter and more reliable travel times, and expanded regional mobility to access jobs, educational and social activity centers. They also would benefit from improved access to Metrolink services that take them to similar locations throughout Southern California.
Key Project Ratings:
Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Medium-High
Increased Ridership Medium-High
Service Integration Medium-High
Improve Safety Medium-High
Multi-Agency Coordination Medium
Project Readiness High
Funding Leverage High