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AGENDA

TAMC RAIL POLICY COMMITTEE

Meeting of Monday September 14, 2015

Transportation Agency for Monterey County Conference Room

55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas

3:00 PM

Complete agenda packets are on display at the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) office and at these public libraries: Carmel, Monterey, Salinas Steinbeck Branch, Seaside, Prunedale, and King City. Any person who has a question concerning an item on this agenda may call the TAMC office to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Please recycle this agenda.

1. Quorum Check, Call to Order and Introductions. A quorum for the voting TAMC Rail Policy Committee members consists of a minimum of 6 of the following voting members: Potter (Chair), Craig (Vice-Chair), Armenta, Bodem, Chavez, Delgado, Parker, Phillips, Rubio, and Smith.

If you are unable to attend, please make sure that one of your two alternates attends the

meeting. Your courtesy to the other members to assure a quorum is appreciated.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON TRANSPORTATION MATTERS NOT ON TODAY’S AGENDA.

Any member of the public may address the Rail Policy Committee on any item not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Rail Policy Committee. Comments on items on today’s agenda may be given when that agenda item is discussed.

3. BEGINNING OF CONSENT AGENDA: Approve the staff recommendations for items 3.1-3.2 below by majority vote with one motion. Any member may pull an item off the Consent Agenda to be moved to the end of the CONSENT AGENDA for discussion and action.

3.1 APPROVE minutes of June 1, 2015 Rail Policy Committee meeting. – Murillo

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RPC Agenda of September 14, 2015

3.2 RECEIVE report on APTA rail conference. - Watson

On June 21-24, 2015, Committee Vice Chair Kimbley Craig and Principal Planner

Christina Watson attended the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Rail Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

4. RECEIVE update on the status of the planned Coast Daylight train service between San Francisco and Los Angeles. - Watson

Progress since the last update to the Committee about the Coast Daylight on June 1,

2015 includes meetings of the Coast Rail Coordinating Council and with Amtrak

regarding the feasibility study.

5. RECEIVE update on the Salinas Rail Extension project. - Watson

Progress since the last update to the Committee about the Salinas Rail Extension

project on June 1, 2015 includes numerous meetings, updated resolutions of support

for the project from the City of Salinas and the Monterey-Salinas Transit District, and

a presentation to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or COMMENTS from Rail Policy Committee members on matters that they wish to put on future Committee agendas.

7. ADJOURN

ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Rail Policy Committee meeting:

Monday, November 2, 2015 3:00 p.m.

Transportation Agency for Monterey County Conference Room 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, California 93901

Light refreshments will be provided

If you have any items for the next agenda, please submit them to:

Christina Watson, Rail Program Coordinator by Tuesday, October 20, 2015 [email protected]

Documents relating to an item on the open session that are distributed to the Committee less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA. Documents

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distributed to the Committee at the meeting by staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Committee by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting.

Transportation Agency for Monterey County 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901-2902

Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TEL: 831-775-0903 FAX: 831-775-0897

The next Rail Policy Committee agenda will be prepared by Agency staff and will close at noon Tuesday, October 20, 2015, nine (9) working days before the regular meeting. Any member may request in writing an item to appear on the agenda. The request shall be made by the agenda deadline and any supporting papers must be furnished by that time or be readily available. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons

with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42

USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.

Individuals requesting a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary

aids or services, may contact Transportation Agency at 831-775-0903. Auxiliary aids or

services include wheelchair accessible facilities, sign language interpreters, Spanish

Language interpreters and printed materials, and printed materials in large print, Braille or

on disk. These requests may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification

or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting, and should be made at least

72 hours before the meeting. All reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the request.

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CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, MEDIA CLIPPINGS Online at www.tamcmonterey.org

CORRESPONDENCE

C1 May 26, 2015 letter from TAMC Executive Director Debbie Hale to Don Reynolds, Project Manager, City of Salinas, re: City of Salinas Community Benefit District Petition

C2 June 8, 2015 letter from TAMC Executive Director Debbie Hale to Malcolm Dougherty, Caltrans Director, re: Comments on the Draft Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan

C3 June 8, 2015 letter from the Central Coast Coalition to Katie Benouar, Chief, Caltrans Division of Transportation Planning, re: Draft 2015 Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan

C4 July 29, 2015 letter from TAMC Executive Director Debbie Hale to Patrick Prososki, Program Manager – Commuter, Union Pacific Railroad, re: TAMC Salinas Rail Extension Kick-Start Project Station Track Design

REPORTS

R1 April 2015 Capitol Corridor and California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance Results

R2 May 2015 Capitol Corridor and California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance Results

R3 June 2015 Capitol Corridor and California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance Results

R4 July 2015 Capitol Corridor and California Intercity Passenger Rail Performance Results

MEDIA CLIPPINGS

M1 June 19, 2015 opinion piece in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, “George Dondero: Envisioning future with passenger rail service”

M2 July 30, 2015 article in the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter, “Chamber Supports Passenger Rail Study”

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Draft Rail Policy Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2015

1. QUORUM CHECK AND CALL TO ORDER Chair Potter called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. A quorum was established. OTHERS PRESENT Chris Flescher RailPAC Don Reynolds City of Salinas George Dondero Santa Cruz Regional

Transportation Commission Diana Ingersoll City of Seaside

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 3. CONSENT AGENDA M/S/C Craig/Armenta/unanimous

Committee Member Ed Smith abstained. 3.1 Approved minutes of the May 4, 2015 Rail Policy Committee meeting. END OF CONSENT AGENDA 4. PASSANGER RAIL FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR SANTA CRUZ COUNTY The Committee received an overview of the draft report for the Santa Cruz County Branch Line

passenger rail feasibility analysis. George Dondero, Executive Director, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), provided an overview of the Santa Cruz Branch Line passenger rail feasibility study. He noted the RTC acquired the Santa Cruz Rail Line after over a decade of negotiation with Union Pacific. The Santa Cruz Branch Line is an active rail corridor extending 32 miles from the Pajaro Junction of the Coast Rail Route through Watsonville, Aptos, Capitola, and Santa Cruz to Davenport. Mr. Dondero noted that in 2014, the RTC was awarded a Caltrans Transit Planning grant and initiated an analysis of passenger rail service along the branch line. He noted that the study includes technical analysis of several public transportation service scenarios, developed based on input from the public, and reviews ridership projections, capital and operating cost estimates, train technologies, and funding options. Committee Alternate Markey asked about freight integration on the Santa Cruz Branch Line. Mr. Dondero said that Iowa Pacific currently uses the Branch Line for freight. He noted that the RTC is examining the coordination and investments required to operate freight and passenger rail service on the Santa Cruz Branch Line. Chair Potter asked if the Federal Railroad Administration would regulate the Branch Line. Mr. Dondero said that this depends on the RTC’s preferred service scenario. Committee Member Smith asked about criteria for the station locations. Mr. Dondero noted that rail can be a redevelopment tool that can help communities develop around rail stations, and mentioned that future development projects were a criterion for station location, along with demographic information.

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Committee Member Armenta asked about cap and trade funding for transportation projects. AMBAG Alternate Heather Adamson responded that in the first grant cycle, most of the “Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities” funding went to affordable housing projects. Christina Watson, Principal Transportation Planner, noted that there are other pots of cap and trade funding for rail projects that have yet to be allocated, and that the Governor’s revised budget included more cap and trade funding than what was in the January budget. Chair Potter said that the Committee is most interested in Santa Cruz Branch Line passenger rail connectivity to the Pajaro Station. Mr. Dondero mentioned that the RTC is working with TAMC on coordination opportunities for the proposed commuter rail station in Pajaro/Watsonville, which would primarily serve residents of southern Santa Cruz County, and which could eventually provide a connection with future potential passenger rail service on the Santa Cruz branch line.

5. COAST DAYLIGHT PROJECT UPDATE The Committee received an update on the status of the planned Coast Daylight train service

between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Christina Watson, Principal Transportation Planner, reported that the progress since the last update to the Committee about the Coast Daylight includes meetings of the Coast Rail Coordinating Council Technical Committee; a meeting with King City on the environmental review; and with Amtrak regarding the feasibility study. Ms. Watson noted that the next step is for the TAMC Board to approve a Request for Proposals for the environmental review of the Salinas-San Jose corridor. Ms. Watson also reported that Chair Potter testified at a joint hearing of the State Senate Select Committee on Passenger Rail and the Assembly Select Committee on Rail on May 14 in Sacramento. Chair Potter expressed the need for sustainable intercity rail funding, and the need for the State to be more involved in negotiations with the host railroads. He noted that much of the discussion at the joint hearing centered on rail safety and new federal positive train control requirements. Ms. Watson noted that the federal government has set a 2015 deadline for positive train control implementation. She noted that the Capitol Corridor is in charge of installation of positive train control technologies on its equipment, which is complete, but that Union Pacific is responsible for implementing positive train control on the rail line, which has been deferred. Ms. Watson mentioned that another hearing will be scheduled in the fall.

6. SALINAS RAIL EXTENSIONS PROJECT UPDATE The Committee received an update on the Salinas Rail Extension project.

Christina Watson, Principal Transportation Planner, reported that progress since the last update to the Committee about the project includes meetings with the Salinas City Council Rail Subcommittee, the First Mayor’s House Board of Directors, and the Watsonville City Council. She noted that staff is preparing an application for federal funding for the Pajaro/Watsonville station project, due on June 5. Ms. Watson added that staff will be presenting a project update to the Salinas City Council on June 9 and to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors on June 17.

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Committee Member Armenta asked about concerns about left turns at the Salinas train station. Ms. Watson noted that the Lincoln Avenue extension will provide signalized access. Ms. Watson reported that Salinas is proposing a Community Benefit Assessment District; if it is approved, TAMC would be assessed a yearly fee, based on property at the train station, that will be used for the beautification of the district. Committee Member Armenta asked about the boundary of the Community Benefit Assessment District, and asked if the District includes Chinatown. Don Reynolds, City of Salinas, noted that the City’s Vibrancy Plan expands the District to include the Salinas train station, but that Chinatown has its own plan. Committee Member Smith asked about community outreach in developing the new District. Vice-Chair Craig noted that there was an extensive community outreach effort in the development of the proposed District, and that there is community support.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS None. 8. ADJOURN Chair Potter adjourned the meeting at 4:03 p.m.

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Transportation Agency for Monterey County

55-B Plaza Circle Salinas, California 93901-2902

(831) 775-4406 FAX (831) 775-0897 E-mail: [email protected] www.tamcmonterey.org

Memorandum To: Rail Policy Committee

From: Christina Watson, Principal Transportation Planner

Meeting Date: September 14, 2015

Subject: American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference

RECOMMENDED ACTION RECEIVE report on APTA rail conference. SUMMARY On June 21-24, 2015, Committee Vice Chair Kimbley Craig and Principal Planner Christina Watson attended the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. FINANCIAL IMPACT The total financial impact of registration and travel for two TAMC representatives to attend the conference was approximately $3,500. Registration, staff time and all travel related expenses are covered by local funds designated for travel and training in the budget. DISCUSSION Key speakers at the APTA Rail Conference in Salt Lake City included:

Therese McMillan, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), emphasized the importance of an authorization bill to support long-term planning and investments in infrastructure. She discussed FTA’s new focus on safety and state of good repair issues and how transit can be a catalyst for economic development.

Sarah Feinberg, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), said that the FRA’s key goal is a safe, reliable, efficient and interconnected system. She spoke about the December 31, 2015 deadline for implementing Positive Train Control (PTC) nationwide and said, absent congressional action to extend that deadline, the FRA would begin enforcement actions on noncompliant systems as of January 1, 2016.

TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY

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Doug Most, author of “The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America’s First Subway”, hosted a luncheon discussion of the history, current state, and future of the underground transit systems of Boston and New York City.

Ms. Watson attended the National Transit Institute (NTI) training on leading as a mid-manager in today’s public transportation environment, with sessions on diversity, time management, leadership and emotional intelligence. Ms. Watson also attended the Map 21 Capital Investment Grants Program Workshop, as the process for the program (also known as “New Starts”) has changed. Some new information includes a new “warrants” program, a way of evaluating projects that cost under a certain threshold per ridership estimates. For example, projects costing less than $50 million with a daily ridership of 3,000 or higher (formerly known as “Very Small Starts”), automatically gets a "medium" rating for several criteria and has a simplified evaluation process. To qualify for a warrant, the federal share must be either less than $100 million or less than 50%. Staff will continue to investigate this program as potential funding for a Monterey Branch Line busway project. Other topics covered by sessions attended by either Vice Chair Craig or Ms. Watson included:

Positive Train Control Technology

New Models for Public-Private Partnerships

Professional Services Procurement Best Practices

Finance, Funding and Innovation

Transit-Oriented Communities and Corridors

Engaging Customers through Social Media

Cyber Security

High-Speed and Passenger Rail Projects Overall, the APTA Rail Conference is a good way to reinforce relationships with partner agencies as well as get useful information about the rail transportation funding and best practices in the industry. The full conference agenda can be found online here, along with selected videos and photos from the conference: http://www.apta.com/mc/rail/Pages/default.aspx.

8/28/15 Approved by: _______________________________________ Date signed:_________________ Debra L. Hale, Executive Director Consent Agenda Counsel Approval: N/A Finance Approval: N/A

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Subject: Coast Daylight

RECOMMENDED ACTION RECEIVE update on the status of the planned Coast Daylight train service between San Francisco and Los Angeles. SUMMARY Progress since the last update to the Committee about the Coast Daylight on June 1, 2015 includes meetings of the Coast Rail Coordinating Council and with Amtrak regarding the feasibility study. FINANCIAL IMPACT The project costs vary depending on unknown variables. DISCUSSION Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC) The Coast Daylight project is a joint Caltrans/ Amtrak effort headed up by the Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC), chaired by Supervisor Dave Potter and staffed by Pete Rodgers, Administrative Director at the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). The project is an extension of the existing Pacific Surfliner trains that currently run between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The project calls for one daily round trip on the existing Union Pacific-owned tracks between downtown San Francisco and downtown San Diego, to complement the existing Amtrak Coast Starlight service. Currently, the planned stops in Monterey County are in Pajaro/ Watsonville, Salinas, Soledad and the City of King. The project relies on local jurisdictions to construct any stations that may be required. The CRCC Technical Committee met via phone on July 16. The Policy Committee met on June 25 by phone and on July 31 in Santa Barbara. At their July 31 meeting, the Policy Committee directed staff to verify with Legislative Counsel’s Office what language is needed to allow the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency to administer the Coast Daylight service; to set up an orientation meeting with the new Union Pacific representative; to prepare a


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work plan and budget for the CRCC to consider nominal annual dues; and to identify a strategy to secure multi-county/ multi-year cap and trade funds for upgrades to the coast rail corridor. The next Technical Committee call will be on September 18. The next Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for October 23 in Monterey. Environmental Review After months of delays due to contracting paperwork issues, the consulting firm Circlepoint is once again working on preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/ Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the coast rail line corridor between Salinas and San Luis Obispo. This Final EIS/EIR is expected to be published in the fall and go to the SLOCOG Board for adoption on November 4, 2015. Meanwhile, TAMC published a Request for Proposals for the federal environmental review of the coast rail line corridor between Salinas and San Jose. The 68-mile rail corridor between Salinas and San Jose will be reviewed for potential improvements to support two passenger rail projects, the Coast Daylight (Pacific Surfliner trains) and the Rail Extension to Monterey County (Capitol Corridor trains). Proposals are due September 17, 2015.

Amtrak Feasibility Study Amtrak has drafted a feasibility study for the service, which is currently under internal review. The goal of this study is to enable Amtrak to negotiate with the track owners for this service. Staff is still coordinating with Amtrak on revisions to the draft and will give a verbal update at the Committee meeting. The contract with Amtrak expired on June 30, 2015, and has now been renewed and extended to June 30, 2016. Staff has reinitiated the regular conference calls to complete work on this study and hopes it will be in a final draft version in time for the October 23 CRCC meeting. California Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) Agency staff has been participating in regular phone meetings of the staff of California Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) corridors. Recently, the focus of these calls has been on cap and trade funding, especially the issue of funding for intercity rail, which received only 2% of the funding allocated through the first round of Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funding. The group has also been actively following and commenting on legislative proposals in the First Extraordinary Session on Transportation (a.k.a. the Special Session) convened on June 19. So far, the focus of this Special Session has been on road repairs. This group is trying to raise the need for more and ongoing dedicated funding source for intercity rail. Staff will attend a workshop on the TIRCP and on the state Rail plan on September 1 and will report back to the Committee (Attachment 1).

8/28/15 Approved by: ______________________________________ Date signed: _______________ Debra L. Hale, Executive Director Regular Agenda Counsel Approval: N/A Finance Approval: N/A Attachment: Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Workshop Flyer - -

August 14, 2015 Contact: Melissa Figueroa - (916) 445-3545 Twitter: @ca_trans_agency Blog: www.calstablog.wordpress.com

Edmund G. Brown Jr. Governor

Brian P. Kelly

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California Transportation Commission Board of Pilot Commissioners California Highway Patrol Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation High Speed Rail Authority Office of Traffic Safety New Motor Vehicle Board

Transit & Intercity Rail Capital Program Workshops

Help Shape the Next Round of Climate Investments in Transit

The California State Transportation Agency invites you to join us at our workshops to discuss the next round of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program.

The workshops will be your opportunity to help shape the future of the program, including the chance to provide feedback on the current program guidelines and learn more about the timelines for interested applicants.

Workshop Dates & Locations

About The Program

The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program was established by the California Legislature in 2014 by Senate Bill 862. It is one of many programs charged with using cap and trade auction proceeds to help the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

At the end of June 2015, CalSTA completed the first round of the program, awarding $224 million to 14 projects throughout California. The grants fund projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by expanding public transportation ridership and capacity.

See which projects were selected this summer here: http://calsta.ca.gov/TIRCP&LCTOP.htm See the current program guidelines here: http://ow.ly/QPPyz

You can send questions & comments regarding the program here: [email protected]

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Los Angeles

September 1, 2015

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Board Room

One Gateway Plaza, 3rd Floor

Sacramento

September 3, 2015

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

State Treasurer's Office

Conference Room 587, 5th Floor

915 Capitol Mall

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Subject: Salinas Rail Extension Project Update

RECOMMENDED ACTION RECEIVE update on the Salinas Rail Extension project.

SUMMARY Progress since the last update to the Committee about the Salinas Rail Extension project on June 1, 2015 includes numerous meetings, updated resolutions of support for the project from the City of Salinas and the Monterey-Salinas Transit District, and a presentation to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.

FINANCIAL IMPACT The capital cost of the Salinas Rail Extension Kick-Start project (a phased implementation of the Salinas station and improvements in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Jose - Tamien) is estimated at a total of $70 million, including funds already expended on planning, environmental, and right-of-way to date. The Kick-Start project is now fully funded. Staff submitted grant applications for $23 million for the Pajaro/ Watsonville multimodal transit station. If awarded, that project will be added to the Kick-Start project for a total project cost of $93 million.

DISCUSSION

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority On June 17, RPC Chair Potter and Vice Chair Craig traveled to Oakland with staff to present the project to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) Board of Directors (Attachment 1). Some questions raised by CCJPA Board Members include the zoning around stations (Attachment 2), and ridership info on MST’s Line 55 Monterey-San Jose express bus. At their request, CCJPA and TAMC staff will coordinate on finding a date for a proposed train tour to Salinas for Board members. After the meeting, the TAMC contingent lunched with the Board Chair Gayle Murray, Vice Chair Lucas Frerichs and staff to discuss the extension project in more detail, as well as the recently declared special legislative session on transportation.

On July 27, staff attended a CCJPA Ad-Hoc Vision Plan Subcommittee meeting. The Vision Implementation Plan objectives: seamless integration with other train services; incremental speed upgrades; “clockface” headways/travel times (1 hour Sacramento-Oakland, 30 minutes Oakland-San Jose); modern, international railroad standards (dedicated right-of-way, electrification, level boarding); customer service (more frequent and reliable, quieter and cleaner); and protect against sea-level rise. This plan is not intended to leave out the Auburn and Salinas service extensions, but rather to focus on the core Sacramento to San Jose corridor improvements.

Caltrans On June 15, staff met with Caltrans to review the Salinas Station Plans and discuss next steps on the Market Street (Highway 183) improvements proposed as part of the project, including the extension of


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Lincoln Avenue to provide signalized access to the station. Now that the project is entering final design, staff is working with Caltrans to seek an encroachment permit or Permit Engineering Evaluation Report (PEER) to move forward with the design of the improvements to Market and Lincoln.

Salinas Station On June 8, the Monterey-Salinas Transit District Board of Directors approved an updated Resolution of Support for the project (Attachment 3). On June 9, staff presented a project update to the Salinas City Council. On July 7, the Salinas City Council also approved an updated Resolution of Support for the project (Attachment 4). On July 8, Salinas and TAMC staff met with representatives of utilities regarding the plans for the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center. On July 22, the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center Steering Committee met to discuss next steps on the project. Once the designs have been updated per those meetings, a Memorandum of Understanding will be circulated to MST, City of Salinas, and TAMC for adoption.

Property Acquisition Phase (Salinas) Overland, Pacific and Cutler (OPC) has finalized the appraisals for nine parcels at the Salinas station and are now putting together offer packages for the property owners. Then, they will contact the property owners and initiate negotiations. On May 28, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized the Executive Director to approve offers of just compensation. Staff will continue to update the Committee as the acquisitions progress.

Gilroy Station On June 16, staff held a meeting with Gilroy staff to discuss the coordination of improvements in the Gilroy station area. The City is currently doing an analysis of the improvements proposed for the station area in the near and long term, including those that would support Capitol Corridor trains stopping at their station. Staff is now working on a Memorandum of Understanding for that work, including the grade-crossing work, coordination with Union Pacific, and platform improvements.

Morgan Hill Station On June 3, staff met with Morgan Hill planners to discuss next steps on improvements in Morgan Hill to support Capitol Corridor trains stopping at their station. The prior proposal to relocate the platform has been abandoned due to operational concerns, and they have no current plans to extend the platform as had been previously discussed. They are doing a station area master plan now, which they hope to adopt by January 2017. Staff will stay involved as that plan progresses.

Pajaro/ Watsonville Station Staff submitted an application for $23 million through the federal “Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery” (TIGER) grant program for the Pajaro/ Watsonville multimodal transit station on June 5. Staff secured support letters from partner and sister agencies around the state as well as all four state representatives, Congressman Farr and Senator Boxer. On June 24, staff gave a tour of the station to representatives of Senator Feinstein. If the funding is awarded, next steps will be to complete the federal environmental review and go out with a Request for Proposals for the design and right-of-way negotiations for the Pajaro/Watsonville station. The project did not win a grant from the state cap and trade funding program, and is seeking feedback from the state on that grant application in anticipation of applying again in the future. Approved by: ____________________________________________ Date signed: 8/28/15________ Debra L. Hale, Executive Director Regular Agenda Counsel Approval: N/A Finance Approval: N/A Attachments:

1. CCJPA Board meeting agenda and staff report 2. List of zoning around proposed Capitol Corridor stations 3. Resolution 2015-38 Support the Rail Extension to Monterey County Project 4. Resolution of the City of Salinas Supporting the Rail Extension to Monterey County Project - -

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday June 17, 2015 Simultaneous teleconference calls will take place at: 10 a.m. BART Boardroom Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall 344–20th Street, 3rd Floor Oakland, CA 94612 (see attached map)

AGENDA

I. Call to Order II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance III. Report of the Chair IV. Minutes of the February 18, 2015 Meeting Action V. Consent Calendar Action 1. Proposition 1B – FY 14-15 Transit Safety/Security Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Projects 2. On-Call Consultants for Service Planning and Engineering/Design Services [2015-2020] 3. On-Call Consultants to Support CCJPA Bike Access Plan [2015-2020] 4. CCJPA Operations Database Business Intelligence Project – Phase 2 VI. Action and Discussion Items 1. Legislative Matters/Governor’s May Revise State FY 15-16 Budget Action 2. CCJPA Capitol Corridor Station Security Cameras – Phase II Action 3. CCJPA Capitol Corridor Station Signage Program – Phase 1 Action 4. FY16 Marketing and Communications Plan: FY 16 Advertising Contract Action 5. Overview of Draft FY 15-16 CCJPA Budget [Operations, Administration, Marketing] Info 6. Update on CCJPA Safety Initiatives: Station Platform Access and Positive Train Control Info 7. Managing Director’s Report Info 8. Update on Proposed Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas [by Project Sponsor/TAMC] Info 9. Work Completed Info a. Business Plan Update (FY 2015-16 – FY 2016-17) b. Marketing Activities (February – May 2015) 10. Work in Progress Info a. Oakland – San Jose Phase 2 Project

b. Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering c. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects d. On-Board Information System Project Implementation Agreement e. Capitol Corridor Station Bicycle eLocker Project f. Improvements to CCJPA Website and Automated Interactive Voice Response System g. Vision and Service Planning Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: Vision Plan Implementation Program h. Upcoming Marketing Activities

VII. Board Member Reports VIII. Public Comments IX. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., September 16, 2015, 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 at a teleconference location, if applicable) and hand it to the Secretary or designated staff member 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. 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.

*San Jose City Hall -- Tower Building 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Room #T1853

San Jose, CA *Placer County Transportation Planning Agency

299 Nevada Street Auburn, CA

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CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________ MEMORANDUM TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 10, 2015 FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA SUBJECT: UPDATE ON PROPOSED EXTENSION OF CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO SALINAS

[BY PROJECT SPONSOR/TAMC] PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to receive an update regarding ongoing activities related to the proposed extension of Capitol Corridor service to/from Salinas from the project sponsor, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). BACKGROUND TAMC staff and Board members have been working with CCJPA staff over a several year period to identify the issues related to extending Capitol Corridor service to/from Salinas. In 2013, TAMC and CCJPA entered into a joint Principles of Agreement. The potential to expand Capitol Corridor service to/from Salinas is included in our adopted annual Business Plan Update and Vision Plan Update. TAMC is actively working to identify capital funding sources for the extension, secure necessary added rolling stock, determine what station track and station facility modifications will be required, and working with the Union Pacific Railroad to identify the capital improvements related to capacity necessary to expand service. TAMC is well aware that a successful expansion of service frequency on the existing Capitol Corridor route between Oakland and San Jose is required before actual service extensions south of San Jose, to/from Salinas, can be realized. At this time, in addition to working with UPRR to establish the set of capital improvements at key stations south of San Jose, TAMC is active in supporting CCJPA, and the California State Transportation Agency in negotiating with UPRR for terms that can support expanding passenger rail service within California. These ongoing negotiations are crucial but have not dissuaded TAMC from pursing grants and planning actions that help prepare them for future expansion of Capitol Corridor service. TAMC staff and CCJPA staff regularly meet and exchange information to support all of these efforts. Recent changes to the composition of the CCJPA Board prompted TAMC staff and Board members to request an information only update to the CCJPA Board about these efforts. In addition to the complex interactions mentioned above regarding this project, TAMC staff and Board also acknowledge the opportunity to again address the CCJPA Board is a proactive step toward fostering future policy discussion related to governance and project implementation. TAMC will make a presentation to the CCJPA Board regarding their plan and efforts to date with an eye towards future steps the CCJPA and TAMC Board may take to realize service extensions to/from Salinas. RECOMMENDATION For information.

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Salinas Rail Extension Project Update Agenda Item ___, Attachment 1

Zoning/transit-oriented development plans at each of the proposed full buildout of the Salinas expansion stations (south to north): Salinas:

City zoning map: http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/services/commdev/pdf/SalinasZoningMap.pdf o It shows the Salinas train station area as Public/ Semipublic - the land is owned by the City

and functions as a train station now. o The parcels around the station are currently zoned Commercial Retail, Mixed Arterial

Frontage, or Industrial General Commercial.

In the future, the City Vibrancy Plan calls for higher density mixed commercial/residential around the station area: http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/services/downtownvibrancy/Final/Chapter%205_StimulatingDevelopment_Part%201.pdf

Castroville:

The 2010 Monterey County General Plan indicates the current land use around the Castroville station area to be industrial & medium density residential: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/planning/gpu/gpu_2007/2010_mo_co_general_plan_adopted_102610/Figures/FigLU8_North_County.pdf

The County would look toward joint development opportunities around the station area, once the land is acquired for the train station. Specifically, past plans have contemplated high density residential and mixed use designations for the station area.

Pajaro/Watsonville:

The 2010 Monterey County General Plan indicates the current land use around the Pajaro/Watsonville station area to be industrial & commercial: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/planning/gpu/gpu_2007/2010_mo_co_general_plan_adopted_102610/Figures/FigLU8_North_County.pdf

Monterey County has discussed siting a jobs training facility next to the station, once the land is acquired for the train station.

The Santa Cruz County line and downtown City of Watsonville are just 1 mile north of the train station.

Gilroy:

The Caltrain station is in the center of Gilroy’s downtown area, already a bustling community and destined to become a major train/transit center with the advent of High Speed Rail. The zoning map is hard to interpret – I’ve asked for help from Gilroy staff. If you want to try: http://www.cityofgilroy.org/cityofgilroy_files/city_hall/community_development/planning/zoning_ordinance/ZoningMap.pdf.

Morgan Hill:

The Caltrain station is in the center of the Morgan Hill Central Business District: http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/328. Nearby zoning: Central Business District, Public Facilities, High Density Residential, Residential Planned Development Overlay District, and Downtown Ground Floor Overlay District.

Their downtown specific plan (http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3195) calls for high-density residential transit-oriented development around the train station. The plan was adopted in 2009 and several parcels marked “vacant lot” in the plan are now either under construction or fully occupied. - -

June 8, 2015 Ms. Katie Benouar Chief Division of Transportation Planning California Department of Transportation P.O. Box 942874, MS-32 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 Dear Ms. Benouar: On behalf of the Central Coast Coalition (CCC), we would like to submit comments to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on the Draft 2015 Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan (ITSP). We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the ITSP since it will be critical in providing policy guidance to prioritize projects identified for the Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP) component of the State Transportation Improvement Program. ITIP funding plays a key part in providing funding for projects that address the mobility of people and goods between corridors in our state and this ITSP update will be important for the selection of projects for ITIP funding. The Coalition offers the following specific comments on the Draft 2015 ITSP: Comment #1 – Highway Capacity Increasing Projects Must Remain a High Priority Our Coalition appreciates that investment in the U.S. 101 along the Central Coast corridor is identified in the plan; however; Caltrans should continue to include capacity increasing projects as a high priority in the ITSP for highway capacity consistency. There are still strategic interregional highways and state routes that need to have increased capacity to address goods movement needs and to relieve congestion. U.S. 101 Capacity Improvements Should be a High Priority Planned U.S. 101 improvements should align with the State’s priority to improve interregional travel between the Central Coast and Northern and Southern California. Expansion of U.S. 101 on the Santa Barbara South Coast, as included in the South Coast-Central Coast Corridor, should be considered a high priority instead of a medium priority as currently listed on page 109 of the plan. U.S. 101 serves as an important corridor for the Central Coast and the State, so much so that the facility is the only North-South Corridor available when Interstate 5 in Southern California is closed due to inclement weather. There are sections of U.S. 101 in Santa Barbara that still need to be expanded from 2 to 3 lanes in order to establish a uniform facility between Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. This high priority project will be critical for goods movement and will also relieve congestion and improve air quality. Prior phases of the project

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have been delivered through the partnership of the California Transportation Commission, Caltrans and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). Previous commitments of ITIP funding have been instrumental in delivering earlier phases of the 101 widening. Future phases will also be dependent upon ITIP funding for delivery. Combined with SBCAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) funding and Santa Barbara half-cent sales tax funding, known as Measure A, ITIP funding is a critical component in delivering this important project. As discussed in Chapter 5 of the Draft ITSP, this type of ‘Partnership Funding’ should have the U.S. 101 widening considered of high interregional merit. The Coalition Supports East-West Connectors as High Priorities in The Plan: SR 46 and 156 CCC supports the ITSP priorities for the Central Coast-San Joaquin Valley East-West Connections Corridor as included in the Plan. Specifically, the Coalition concurs with having the completion of State Route 46 and State Route 156 as High Priority Highway Corridor Expansion as included on page 133 in the plan. These East-West corridors are critical for the movement of goods and people between the Central Coast and Central Valley, two of the most important agriculture rich regions not only in the state, but in the nation and world. Given that Coalition members have been working collaboratively with Caltrans District 5 and Headquarters over the last two years to explore tolling and a public-private partnership for Highway 156, improvements to the facility should be listed as a top investment priority project within the plan. Comment #2 - Intercity Rail Projects Remain a Critical Transportation Priority for The Central Coast Intercity passenger rail improvements are a high priority for the Central Coast. Additional proposed intercity passenger rail improvements such as the implementation of the Coast Daylight, the extension of Capitol Corridor Service to Monterey County and new peak hour passenger rail in Santa Barbara County will make great strides in providing users with alternatives to driving to help the state meet air quality goals. The CCC supports the Plan’s prioritization of intercity rail projects such as the increase in the number of daily round trip trains on the Pacific Surfliner as listed on pages 102 and 109. However, the other two projects are not identified for Interregional Transportation Improvement Program funding. With Caltrans’ goal of making the ITIP more multimodal, each of these projects should be included in the ITSP for priority funding as important intercity rail projects with linkages to high speed rail, particularly for statewide rail equipment investment and state intercity rail operating funds. Thank you for your consideration of these comments and suggestions. If you have any questions, please contact SBCAG Senior Transportation Planner, Sarkes Khachek at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Jim Kemp, Executive Director Ron DeCarli, Executive Director Santa Barbara Association of Governments San Luis Obispo Council of Governments

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Debra L. Hale, Executive Director George Dondero, Executive Director Transportation Agency for Monterey County Santa Cruz Co. Regional Transportation Commission

Mary Gilbert, Interim Executive Director Maura Twomey, Executive Director San Benito Council of Governments Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments

CC: Ms. Laurel Janssen, California Transportation Commission Mr. Bruce De Terra, California Department of Transportation Ms. Aileen Loe, California Department of Transportation, District 5

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Christina Watson

From: Cheryl Grady <[email protected]> on behalf of David Kutrosky <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 3:26 PMSubject: Capitol Corridor April 2015 Monthly Performance ReportAttachments: pic08492.gif

Service Performance April 2015 marks the 13th consecutive month of ridership growth for the Capitol Corridor. During the month, Capitol Corridor trains carried a total of 127,238 passengers, a 0.3% increase over April 2014, and revenue was down 1.3% from April 2014. Year‐to‐Date (YTD) ridership and revenues were up 4% and 4.8%, respectively, compared to FY14. This YTD growth in revenue, along with lower than projected actual expenses, especially lower fuel prices, have helped maintain the YTD Operating Ratio at 51%, which is 8.8% above the FY 2015 standard of 47%. On‐time Performance (OTP) for April 2015 was 93%, a significant improvement over the substandard rate of 88% in March 2015. FY 2015 OTP continues to be the best in the Amtrak system at 93%, thanks in large part to Union Pacific Railroad’s punctual dispatching and State of Good Repair track maintenance program, as well as reductions by Amtrak in train equipment delays (en route and initial terminal). Superior OTP has contributed to high customer satisfaction. With 87% of passengers indicating they are “Very Satisfied” with service, the Capitol Corridor has moved up to #2 in Customer Satisfaction in the Amtrak system. The upgraded Amtrak surveys gauge a route's Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) via an online questionnaire emailed when a passenger's trip is complete. Capitol Corridor is receiving up to twice as many responses as with the previous paper questionnaires that were mailed to passengers up to two months after the completion of travel. (Embedded image moved to file: pic08492.gif) For April 2015, ridership for weekday trains increased by 1% and decreased by 7% for weekend trains. Weekday trains to Silicon Valley/San Jose once again show strong growth, with some slight increases on the weekday and weekend trains to/from Auburn. Ridership decreased on other weekend trains primarily due to lack of special events during weekends at venues served by the Capitol Corridor trains (i.e., A's home games). Advertising campaigns are now in market for the Take 5 on Weekends and Senior Midweek discounted fare offers, and outreach will begin soon for the Friends and Family small group discount. Using the most recent monthly detailed reports provided by Amtrak (March 2015), the following data is available for train and station segments: • See the attached tables below for station city‐pairs and station activity in March 2015, which shows continued strong growth for nearly all stations. • The embedded table shows the drop in OTP for March 2015 [88%] which was primarily due to three trespasser fatalities which significantly delayed 30 trains. Governor’s May Revise of Draft FY 2015‐16 State Budget On May 14, 2015, Governor Brown released the “May Revise,” the Administration’s update to the Governor’s January Proposed Budget for FY 2015‐16. Like the January Budget, the update contains minimal changes to the state’s traditional transportation funding sources. While the updated budget does not consider any new options for funding highway maintenance, the Governor stated his commitment to finding additional funding for the

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$59 billion backlog in necessary highway maintenance and repairs. The Legislature, in response to this comment and previous remarks from the Governor, is developing proposals to put together a funding package by the end of the year (Senate Bill 16 (Beall). FY 15‐16 Budget to Support Operation of CA Intercity Passenger Rail Services: The funds to support the operation of the three California Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) services (San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and Pacific Surfliner) remain the same as the current FY 2014‐15 budget amount of $119 million. It is anticipated that this operating support of $119 million will meet the Amtrak FY 2016 budget forecasts received from Amtrak on March 31, 2015 for the three CIPR services. Staff will verify that the budget subcommittees in Assembly and Senate will approve the $119 million operating budget. Cap and Trade Auction Revenues to Transportation/CIPR Services. The most significant transportation‐related update in the May Revision is the Administration’s plan for spending additional Cap and Trade revenues. The May Revise proposes directing a significant amount of the additional revenue to mass transportation‐eligible programs, totaling $1.6 billion in FY 2015‐16, including the Low‐Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSCP). The TIRCP program would have a budget of $290 million ($25M in prior programming + $100M from the FY 2015‐16 budget proposal + $165M from FY 2015‐16 May Revise), which would then be used to allocate funds to those project applications to the TIRCP Call for Projects submitted on April 10, 2015. The CCJPA submitted a project application for this first round of TIRCP requesting $4.7 million for a $5.6 million project to reduce travel times for Capitol Corridor trains by 10 minutes between Sacramento and San Jose. (Note: ACE trains would receive a five‐minute travel time reduction.) Oversight Hearing of the Senate and Assembly Select Committees on Passenger Rail (May 14, 2015) On May 14, 2015, Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson and Assembly member Adam Gray convened the Joint Oversight Hearing of the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Passenger Rail in the State Capitol/Sacramento. The hearing focused on funding needs of the state's intercity passenger rail services and received updates from various passenger rail agencies on their respective safety initiatives and projects, such as Positive Train Control, on‐train Crash Energy Management systems, and grade separation and crossing protection programs. The hearing is archived on the following link http://calchannel.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=2872. (NOTE: The hearing begins at 00:27:12.) Senator Jackson indicated that there will be a second hearing later this year, probably in fall. Reauthorization of Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act of 2008 With the passage of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, or PRRIA (H.R. 749), by the House, the CCJPA and the CA Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) agencies sent a letter of support for HR 749 and have begun discussions to help meet the tenets of this bill: (1) provide direct federal capital grants to state IPR agencies, and (2) improve the budgeting and cost allocation systems between state IPR agencies and Amtrak. The U.S. Senate, through its Commerce Committee, has been working on its version of a passenger rail bill that focuses on safety, and specifically addresses the need to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline to implement the Positive Train Control (PTC) collision‐avoidance train signaling system. However, due to the Amtrak train 188 derailment on May 12 in Philadelphia, the Committee is holding off any further work on passenger rail reauthorization until mid‐June 2015. Customer Service Program Upgrades Bicycle Access Program: To supplement the current program (initiated by CCJPA and Amtrak) that provides two cars with extra bicycle capacity on select train sets, the CCJPA is moving forward with contracts to install bicycle eLockers at 12 of the 17 Capitol Corridor stations. (Exceptions being those joint Capitol Corridor/BART and Caltrain stations, which already have bike lockers, and Rocklin, which has opted out.) The eLocker installation will take approximately one year beginning in summer 2015.

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Once eLockers gain momentum, the CCJPA will begin the process of working to bring a folding bicycle lease program to further reduce on‐train bicycle crowding and encourage more convenient and safe Capitol Corridor bicycle travel as the first/last‐mile portion of the trip. Improvements to CCJPA Train Status Feature on Website: A vendor is now under contract to implement upgrades to the train status feature on the CCJPA website and mobile app. CCJPA staff coordinated Amtrak resources to establish a data stream to the vendor and CCJPA website. Testing will be underway in late spring, and it is anticipated that implementation will happen by June 2015. New Passenger Fare Discounts: Capitol Corridor introduced three fare discounts aimed at increasing off‐peak ridership. The fare discounts are: Take 5 for weekend and holiday weekend travel, Friends and Family small group discount available every day, and a return of the popular Senior Midweek discount available Tuesday through Thursday. Marketing and advertising for these discounts began in April 2015. Safety Initiatives Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Funding has been secured to install cameras and surveillance equipment at the Rocklin, Roseville, Suisun, and Fremont stations. Funding has been identified in a future funding year for security cameras at the Martinez, Emeryville, and Oakland Jack London Square stations. When complete, all Capitol Corridor stations will be equipped with security cameras and surveillance equipment. Positive Train Control Update : Installation of the PTC equipment on the state‐owned equipment (locomotives and cab cars) is complete for the Northern California intercity rail fleet (supporting the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains) with the exception of attaching specialized cabling to PTC radio antennas on the locomotives; this process is currently underway. Once all the state‐owned cars and locomotives are fully equipped, Capitol Corridor train sets will be tested for interoperability with Caltrain’s PTC system, which is expected to be installed and ready for testing in mid to late 2015. The Union Pacific Railroad has not finalized a schedule for testing of the system on the Capitol Corridor route, though they have stated that testing in the Northern California area will follow implementation of the system in the Los Angeles area. The PTC system is currently being tested in Southern California. Station and Platform Safety Upgrades: A safety enhancement team, including members from CCJPA, Union Pacific Railroad, and Amtrak, has been formed to study ways to improve passenger safety at boarding platforms throughout the Capitol Corridor route. CCJPA staff met with the City of Davis staff to determine which additional safety improvements can be implemented at this station, and the parties will begin to identify the funding requirements to advance these projects. Project Updates CCJPA Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project: The engineering and environmental consultants working for CCJPA on this project have completed initial survey data gathering and are in the process of assembling the base maps for use in the design process. There is ongoing negotiation with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the set of sub‐projects that will best achieve the desired service frequency increases. Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering: The CCJPA is on target for a November 2015 adoption of the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project to add capacity to allow up to 10 round trips per day to/from Roseville. The parallel National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation is required to be completed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Starting mid‐June 2015, the draft version of these two environmental documents will be circulated for public review and comment per the requirements. In addition, there will be at least two public sessions to receive comments on the draft documents. Outlook – Closing

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Seven months into FY 2015 and the Capitol Corridor continues to achieve solid performance results. In the Amtrak system, the Capitol Corridor ranks #1 in OTP, #2 in customer satisfaction, and #3 in ridership. The development of the FY 2015‐16 budget will focus on (1) setting the maximum budget for UPRR OTP incentive payments; (2) targeting high standards for train set cleanliness, reliability, and customer satisfaction; (3) improving efficiencies to control operating costs; (4) advancing projects that will increase ridership and revenues; and (5) implementing initiatives and projects to ensure and enhance the safety of passengers, employees, and members of the communities along the Capitol Corridor route. 3rd Annual (2015) California Passenger Rail Summit The 3rd annual California Passenger Rail Summit was held in Sacramento April 28‐29, 2015. Reviews received by the organizing committee indicate that the 2015 Summit was successful and educational. An evening welcome reception on April 28 was hosted at the California State Rail Museum roundhouse and included opening remarks from the Honorable Toni Atkins, Speaker of the California Assembly; the Honorable James Beall, Chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee; and remarks from Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson's office as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Passenger Rail. Wednesday’s full‐day program at the Sacramento City Council Chambers included project updates and educational and advocacy initiatives in support of California's passenger rail network. Over 170 passenger rail officials, rail advocates, elected officials, planning, and land use officials and staff attended. Speakers and presenters included: • The Honorable Brain Kelly, Secretary ‐ California State Transportation Agency • Dan Richard, Chair ‐ California High Speed Rail Authority • The Honorable Gail Murray, Chair – Capitol Corridor JPA • The Honorable David Golonski, Chair ‐ LOSSAN JPA • Chad Edison, Deputy Secretary ‐ California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) • Stacey Mortensen, Executive Director ‐ San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission • Marian Lee, Director ‐ Caltrain Modernization Program • Karen Hedlund, Principal ‐ Parsons Brinckerhoff For more information about the 2015 California Passenger Rail Summit and to view the presentations, please visit the website, www.californiapassengerrailsummit.com In Memoriam ‐ Doras Briggs I will close out this report by remembering Doras Briggs, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 4, 2015. Many of us knew Doras, who, although short in stature, was easy to recognize in her station host hat and by her cheerful demeanor. Doras was a tireless advocate for all train passengers, and I can recollect many impromptu meetings with Doras at her trainmaster's office at the Emeryville Station where she would quiz me about Capitol Corridor’s latest developments and achievements. Doras will be missed, but never forgotten. DAVID B. KUTROSKY Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Phone: 510‐464‐6993 Fax: 510‐464‐6901 e‐mail: [email protected] 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East , Oakland, CA 94612

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Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 2:53 PMSubject: Updated CCJPA Monthly Performance Report - May 2015Attachments: pic22929.jpg; CAPITOL CORRIDOR MONTHLY SERVICE PERFORMANCE Apr 2015.pdf

Dear CCJPA Board Members ‐ Just received are detailed Service Performance Reports which are now attached. Service Performance Overview In May 2015 the Capitol Corridor had its first decrease in ridership and revenues since March 2014, ending the 13‐month streak of continuous growth... A total of 127,229 passengers rode the Capitol Corridor trains in May 2015, a slight decrease of ‐0.8% compared to May 2014, and revenues dropped by 1.4% compared to May 2014. These decreases can be attributed to one less weekday in May 2015 versus May 2014, which represents approximately 2,000 less passengers and $40,000 in reduced revenues. For comparative purposes, the average weekday ridership for May 2015 was 0.5% higher than May 2014 average weekday ridership and average weekend ridership for May 2015 was 4.8% higher than May 2014. Notwithstanding these decreases in May 2015, Year‐to‐Date (YTD) ridership and revenues remain 3% and 4% above FY 2014 results. Expenses remain under budget primarily due to lower fuel prices, and this has boosted the System Operating Ratio to 52% versus the FY 2015 standard of 47%. On‐Time Performance (OTP) for May 2015 remained the same as April 2015 at 93%. The FY 2015 OTP is 93% and maintains the Capitol Corridor on top of the leaderboard for service reliability in the Amtrak system. This superior level of reliability contributed to increased customer satisfaction so that 87% of surveyed Capitol Corridor passengers reported being “Highly Satisfied” with the service, placing the Capitol Corridor in the number two position for Customer Satisfaction at Amtrak for FYTD 2015. (Embedded image moved to file: pic22929.jpg) As of this writing, Amtrak has not provided the detailed monthly service reports for April 2015. Using the data from the conductor hand‐held units (ridership by train, peak loads) that is electronically sent daily to the CCJPA via a data download from Amtrak, the CCJPA has performed analyses using the recently installed business intelligence database program to modify the sizing and cycling of the selected trainsets assigned to the Capitol Corridor. Currently, 8.5 trainsets and approximately 40 bilevel passenger cars are used each weekday to support the 30 train trips, with one trainset shared with the San Joaquin. (The 22 train trips on weekend service are supported by seven trainsets.) The CCJPA staff, working with Amtrak, analyzed peak ridership by trainset and developed a trainset utilization plan that can reduce the weekday trainset requirement from 8.5 to 8 and remove one bilevel car from three selected trainsets. This plan will optimize the size and cycling of trainsets to accommodate the average peak passenger load that is no more than 75% of the seating capacity, thereby ensuring enough seats on high travel days (e.g., large school groups and/or an event at Levi's Stadium and/or the Oakland Coliseum.) This change will go into effect on July 1, 2015. It will not affect the current weekday and weekend train schedules, and will result in lower equipment maintenance costs; and reduced fuel expenses due to one less car being pushed/pulled by the locomotives on three of the eight trainsets. Governor’s May Revise of Draft FY 2015‐16 State Budget Governor Brown released the “May Revise” on May 14, 2015 as an update to the Governor’s January Proposed Budget for FY 2015‐16. The update contains minimal changes to the

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state’s traditional transportation funding sources, yet recognizes the need for new funding options to address the $59 billion backlog in highway maintenance and repairs. The Legislature, in response to this comment and previous remarks from the Governor, is developing proposals to put together a funding package by the end of the year (Senate Bill 16 ‐Beall). FY 15‐16 Budget to Support Operation of CA Intercity Passenger Rail Services. The funds to support the operation of the three California Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) services (San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and Pacific Surfliner) remain the same as the current FY 2014‐15 budget amount of $119 million. It is anticipated this operating support of $119 million will meet the Amtrak FY 2016 budget forecasts received from Amtrak on March 31, 2015 for the three CIPR services. Staff will verify that the budget subcommittees in Assembly and Senate will approve the $119 million operating budget. Cap and Trade Auction Revenues to Transportation/CIPR Services. The most significant transportation‐related update in the May Revision is the Administration’s plan for spending additional Cap and Trade revenues. The May Revise proposes directing a significant amount of the additional revenue to mass transportation‐eligible programs, totaling $1.6 billion in FY 2015‐16, including the Low‐Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSCP). The TIRCP program would have a budget of $290 million ($25 million in prior programming plus $100 million from the FY 2015‐16 initial budget proposal plus $165 million from the FY 2015‐16 May Revise), which would be used to allocate funds to those project applications to the TIRCP Call for Projects submitted on April 10, 2015. The CCJPA submitted a project application for this first round of TIRCP requesting $4.7 million for a $5.6 million project to reduce travel times for Capitol Corridor trains by 10 minutes between Sacramento and San Jose. (Note: ACE trains would receive a five‐minute travel time reduction.) Oversight Hearing of the Senate and Assembly Select Committees on Passenger Rail (May 14, 2015). On May 14, 2015, Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson and Assembly member Adam Gray convened the Joint Oversight Hearing of the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Passenger Rail in the State Capitol/Sacramento. The hearing focused on funding needs of the state's intercity passenger rail services and received updates from various passenger rail agencies on their respective safety initiatives and projects, such as Positive Train Control, on‐train Crash Energy Management systems, and grade separation and crossing protection programs. Senator Jackson indicated there will be a second hearing some time later in the fall of 2015. The May 14 hearing is archived on the following link: http://calchannel.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=2872. (The hearing begins at 00:27:12.) Reauthorization of Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act of 2008 With the passage of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, or PRRIA (H.R. 749), by the House, the CCJPA and the CA Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) agencies sent a letter of support for HR 749 and have begun discussions to help meet the tenets of this bill: (1) provide direct federal capital grants to state IPR agencies, and (2) improve the budgeting and cost allocation systems between state IPR agencies and Amtrak. The U.S. Senate, through its Commerce Committee, has been working on its version of a passenger rail bill that focuses on safety and specifically addresses the need to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline to implement the Positive Train Control (PTC) collision‐avoidance train signaling system. However, due to the Amtrak train 188 derailment on May 12 in Philadelphia, the Committee is holding off any further work on passenger rail reauthorization until mid‐June 2015. Customer Service Program Upgrades Bicycle Access Program: To supplement the current program (initiated by CCJPA and Amtrak) that provides two cars with extra bicycle capacity on select train sets, the CCJPA is moving forward with contracts to install bicycle eLockers at 12 of the 17 Capitol Corridor stations. Staff has begun the process of securing access to select station areas for the location of these lockers with an estimated completion date in mid‐2016. Once eLockers gain momentum, the CCJPA will begin to introduce a folding bicycle lease program to further reduce on‐train bicycle crowding and encourage more convenient and safer bicycle travel on Capitol Corridor as a first/last‐mile solution.

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Improvements to CCJPA Train Status Feature on Website: A vendor is now under contract to implement upgrades to the train status feature on the CCJPA website and mobile app. CCJPA staff coordinated Amtrak resources to establish a data stream to the vendor and CCJPA website. Testing will be underway in late spring, and staff anticipates implementation will happen by June 2015. New Passenger Fare Discounts: Capitol Corridor introduced three fare discounts aimed at increasing off‐peak ridership. The fare discounts are: Take 5 for weekend and holiday weekend travel, Friends and Family small group discount available every day, and a return of the popular Senior Midweek discount available Tuesday through Thursday. Marketing and advertising for these discounts began in April 2015. Safety Initiatives Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Funding has been secured to install cameras and surveillance equipment at the Rocklin, Roseville, Suisun, and Fremont stations. Funding has been identified in a future funding year for security cameras at the Martinez, Emeryville, and Oakland Jack London Square stations. When complete, all Capitol Corridor stations will be equipped with security cameras and surveillance equipment. Positive Train Control Update: Installation of the PTC equipment on the state‐owned equipment (locomotives and cab cars) is complete for the Northern California intercity rail fleet (supporting the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains) with internal testing so the trains can be ready when Caltrain and/or UPRR indicate that their respective PTC systems are ready for testing by external partners. Note that Caltrain is performing its internal testing of its PTC system. The UPPR has yet to finalize a schedule for testing of the system on the Capitol Corridor route, though they have stated that testing in the Northern California area will follow implementation of the system in the Los Angeles area. The PTC system is currently being tested in Southern California. Station and Platform Safety Upgrades: A safety enhancement team, including members from CCJPA, Union Pacific Railroad, and Amtrak, has been formed to study ways to improve passenger safety at boarding platforms throughout the Capitol Corridor route. This team will perform an inventory of all Capitol Corridor stations, identify alternatives to improve access at the train platforms, set a prioritized list of improvements for each station, and develop a phased, prioritized program of projects. Project Updates CCJPA Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project: The engineering and environmental consultants working for CCJPA on this project have completed initial survey data gathering and are in the process of assembling the base maps for use in the design process. There is ongoing negotiation with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the set of sub‐projects that will best achieve the desired service frequency increases. Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering: The CCJPA is on target for a November 2015 adoption of the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project to add capacity to allow up to 10 round trips per day to/from Roseville. The parallel National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation is required to be completed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Starting in mid‐June 2015, the draft version of these two environmental documents will be circulated for public review and comment per the requirements. In addition, there will be at least two public sessions to receive comments on the draft documents. Outlook – Closing Two thirds of the way into FY 2015 and the performance results of the Capitol Corridor remain above the FY 2015 performance standards. Within the Amtrak system, the Capitol Corridor ranks #1 in OTP, #2 in customer satisfaction, and#3 in ridership. The development of the FY 2015‐16 operating budget will (1) limit the growth in labor expenses, (2) seek to ensure a high level of reliability and establish the maximum budget for UPRR OTP incentive payments; and (3) set higher standards for customer satisfaction that will require improved train set cleanliness, reliability, and availability, as

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well as a higher level of customer service at all levels. The capital budget for FY 2016 will advance those projects intended to increase ridership and revenues through reduced travel times and service expansions/extensions; and complete initiatives and projects that enhance the safety of passengers, employees, and members of the communities along the Capitol Corridor route. (See attached file: CAPITOL CORRIDOR MONTHLY SERVICE PERFORMANCE Apr 2015.pdf) DAVID B. KUTROSKY Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Phone: 510‐464‐6993 Fax: 510‐464‐6901 e‐mail: [email protected] 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East , Oakland, CA 94612

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CAPITOL CORRIDOR SERVICE PERFORMANCE – APRIL 2015

Direction Train April 2015 April 2014 Diff FY2015TD FY2014TD Diff

Westbound 521 95.5% 100.0% -4.5% 95.2% 99.3% -4.1%

523 95.5% 100.0% -4.5% 93.8% 96.6% -2.9%

525 90.5% 100.0% -9.5% 92.4% 98.0% -5.7%

527 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 94.5% 96.6% -2.2%

529 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 94.5% 96.0% -1.6%

531 90.9% 86.4% 5.2% 90.4% 94.6% -4.4%

533 90.9% 95.5% -4.8% 90.3% 95.2% -5.1%

535 90.9% 95.5% -4.8% 91.8% 93.2% -1.5%

537 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 88.4% 98.0% -9.8%

541 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 97.3% 96.6% 0.7%

543 86.4% 95.5% -9.5% 90.4% 95.3% -5.1%

545 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 95.2% 97.3% -2.2%

547 90.9% 95.5% -4.8% 93.2% 98.0% -4.9%

549 100.0% 86.4% 15.7% 93.8% 93.2% 0.6%

551 95.5% 100.0% -4.5% 95.2% 98.5% -3.4%

723 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 98.5% 96.9% 1.7%

727 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 93.9% 93.8% 0.1%

729 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 81.8% 93.6% -12.6%

733 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 87.9% 93.8% -6.3%

737 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 92.4% 93.8% -1.5%

741 62.5% 100.0% -37.5% 83.3% 98.4% -15.3%

743 75.0% 100.0% -25.0% 83.3% 92.2% -9.7%

745 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 93.9% 96.9% -3.1%

747 75.0% 100.0% -25.0% 89.4% 92.2% -3.0%

749 87.5% 87.5% 0.0% 90.9% 90.6% 0.3%

751 100.0% 75.0% 33.3% 92.4% 84.4% 9.5%

Eastbound 520 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 96.6% 98.7% -2.1%

522 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 95.9% 97.3% -1.4%

524 86.4% 100.0% -13.6% 93.2% 98.0% -4.9%

526 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 93.8% 95.2% -1.5%

528 81.8% 100.0% -18.2% 93.8% 96.0% -2.3%

530 95.5% 100.0% -4.5% 92.5% 96.6% -4.2%

532 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 94.5% 96.6% -2.2%

534 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 96.6% 99.3% -2.7%

536 100.0% 95.5% 4.7% 93.8% 94.6% -0.8%

538 90.9% 100.0% -9.1% 96.6% 98.7% -2.1%

540 90.9% 95.5% -4.8% 94.5% 96.0% -1.6%

542 90.9% 100.0% -9.1% 94.5% 96.6% -2.2%

544 95.5% 95.5% 0.0% 94.5% 94.6% -0.1%

546 77.3% 90.9% -15.0% 84.3% 95.3% -11.5%

548 86.4% 95.5% -9.5% 88.4% 95.5% -7.4%

720 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 93.9% 95.3% -1.5%

724 100.0% 87.5% 14.3% 93.9% 92.2% 1.8%

728 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 89.4% 93.8% -4.7%

732 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 89.4% 100.0% -10.6%

734 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 93.9% 96.9% -3.1%

736 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 92.4% 93.8% -1.5%

738 87.5% 100.0% -12.5% 92.4% 92.2% 0.2%

742 50.0% 100.0% -50.0% 77.3% 93.8% -17.6%

744 100.0% 87.5% 14.3% 92.4% 90.6% 2.0%

746 75.0% 100.0% -25.0% 89.4% 93.8% -4.7%

748 100.0% 87.5% 14.3% 93.9% 81.3% 15.5%

Service 92.3% 96.2% -4.1% 92.6% 95.7% -3.3%

Capitol CorridorOn Time Performance - April 2015

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CAPITOL CORRIDORStation Name Apr 15 Apr 14 % Change

Auburn, CA 1,101 1,455 -24.3Berkeley, CA 12,157 12,367 -1.7Davis, CA 32,495 32,309 +0.6Emeryville, CA 31,278 31,073 +0.7Fremont, CA 2,901 3,721 -22.0Santa Clara/GreatAmerica, 10,491 9,316 +12.6Hayward, CA 3,737 3,122 +19.7Martinez, CA 18,198 18,844 -3.4Oakland, CA 4,853 4,497 +7.9Oakland, CA 17,770 16,620 +6.9Richmond, CA 16,290 16,242 +0.3Rocklin, CA 1,303 1,369 -4.8Roseville, CA 2,292 2,060 +11.3Sacramento, CA 68,452 70,137 -2.4Santa Clara/Univ, CA 2,640 1,955 +35.0San Jose, CA 14,155 13,979 +1.3Suisun City, CA 14,363 14,596 -1.6

Total +0.3

Station Name FYTD 15 FYTD 14 % ChangeAuburn, CA 8,226 9,782 -15.9Berkeley, CA 80,703 79,173 +1.9Davis, CA 213,031 203,258 +4.8Emeryville, CA 211,458 202,848 +4.2Fremont, CA 19,212 19,861 -3.3Santa Clara/GreatAmerica, 74,494 61,906 +20.3Hayward, CA 23,009 21,001 +9.6Martinez, CA 121,872 120,093 +1.5Oakland, CA 30,309 26,989 +12.3Oakland, CA 114,512 110,064 +4.0Richmond, CA 113,349 108,450 +4.5Rocklin, CA 8,632 9,314 -7.3Roseville, CA 14,648 13,533 +8.2Sacramento, CA 452,939 443,389 +2.2Santa Clara/Univ, CA 16,585 12,236 +35.5San Jose, CA 97,821 96,674 +1.2Suisun City, CA 94,494 91,979 +2.7

Total +4.0

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CAPITOL CORRIDOR Ridership Ticket Revenue

Station City-Pair Apr 15 Apr 14 % chg. Apr 15 Apr 14 % chg.1 Emeryville - Sacramento 15,287 16,160 -5.4 $337,881 $356,980 -5.42 Martinez - Sacramento 9,498 10,336 -8.1 $125,189 $135,889 -7.93 Richmond - Sacramento 9,236 9,019 +2.4 $197,453 $191,422 +3.24 Oakland - Sacramento 7,370 6,854 +7.5 $160,894 $151,184 +6.45 Davis - Emeryville 6,179 6,305 -2.0 $121,246 $120,495 +0.66 Davis - Sacramento 5,552 5,161 +7.6 $35,954 $33,980 +5.87 Sacramento - San Jose 4,698 5,239 -10.3 $152,227 $165,897 -8.28 Davis - Richmond 4,578 4,416 +3.7 $81,941 $80,791 +1.49 Sacramento - Suisun City 4,218 4,504 -6.3 $45,773 $48,314 -5.3

10 Berkeley - Davis 4,148 4,278 -3.0 $66,263 $69,363 -4.511 Berkeley - Sacramento 3,670 3,580 +2.5 $75,558 $72,108 +4.812 Davis - Martinez 3,579 3,834 -6.7 $38,675 $39,421 -1.913 Emeryville - Suisun City 3,272 2,762 +18.5 $31,783 $28,085 +13.214 Oakland - San Jose 2,508 2,464 +1.8 $29,654 $28,539 +3.915 Davis - Oakland 2,441 2,464 -0.9 $43,694 $44,125 -1.016 Santa Clara (Great Amer.) - Oakland 2,342 2,012 +16.4 $22,873 $19,981 +14.517 Santa Clara (Great Amer.). - Sacrament 1,831 1,525 +20.1 $49,421 $40,669 +21.518 Oakland Coliseum - Sacramento 1,819 1,879 -3.2 $40,747 $40,709 +0.119 Emeryville - San Jose 1,760 1,539 +14.4 $20,473 $18,431 +11.120 Davis - San Jose 1,507 1,416 +6.4 $46,843 $43,055 +8.821 Oakland - Suisun City 1,385 1,364 +1.5 $16,256 $15,541 +4.622 Hayward - Sacramento 1,100 1,226 -10.3 $24,734 $28,774 -14.023 Fremont - Sacrmnto 1,067 1,972 -45.9 $28,489 $41,960 -32.124 Davis - Santa Clara (Great Amer.) 639 742 -13.9 $18,114 $20,678 -12.425 Sacramento - Santa Clara 595 422 +41.0 $18,576 $13,283 +39.9

All other markets 26,959 25,358 +6.3 $469,188 $451,875 +3.8Total 127,238 126,831 +0.3 $2,299,900 $2,301,548 -0.1

Ridership Ticket RevenueStation City-Pair FYTD15 FYTD14 % chg. FYTD15 FYTD14 % chg.pairEmeryville - Sacramento 103,513 101,717 +1.8 $2,374,599 $2,292,580 +3.62 Richmond - Sacramento 62,462 65,032 -4.0 $880,735 $908,167 -3.03 Sacramento - San Jose 61,806 59,484 +3.9 $1,353,270 $1,295,863 +4.44 Oakland - Sacramento 45,867 44,885 +2.2 $1,055,431 $1,007,759 +4.75 Martinez - Sacramento 41,158 42,019 -2.0 $830,537 $810,358 +2.56 Davis - Emeryville 33,791 34,832 -3.0 $1,125,222 $1,152,043 -2.37 Davis - Richmond 33,242 28,151 +18.1 $225,239 $189,327 +19.08 Berkeley - Sacramento 31,774 29,272 +8.5 $578,999 $540,331 +7.29 Berkeley - Davis 27,691 27,940 -0.9 $319,536 $318,025 +0.5

10 Santa Clara (Great Amer.). - Sacrament 26,375 26,550 -0.7 $437,187 $423,728 +3.211 Davis - San Jose 23,422 22,660 +3.4 $509,562 $482,022 +5.712 Sacramento - Suisun City 23,096 22,323 +3.5 $264,157 $254,030 +4.013 Davis - Oakland 21,318 18,588 +14.7 $226,143 $196,078 +15.314 Davis - Martinez 16,952 15,686 +8.1 $201,959 $184,815 +9.315 Oakland Coliseum - Sacramento 16,228 15,652 +3.7 $295,463 $280,653 +5.316 Emeryville - Suisun City 15,326 13,475 +13.7 $160,999 $128,980 +24.817 Davis - Sacramento 13,614 10,900 +24.9 $372,566 $284,760 +30.818 Fremont - Sacrmnto 11,527 10,974 +5.0 $143,502 $135,117 +6.219 Oakland - San Jose 11,331 10,661 +6.3 $350,836 $325,849 +7.720 Hayward - Sacramento 10,948 10,933 +0.1 $254,744 $251,174 +1.421 Santa Clara (Great Amer.) - Oakland 7,716 7,745 -0.4 $104,741 $95,566 +9.622 Davis - Santa Clara (Great Amer.) 7,469 7,891 -5.3 $211,686 $219,241 -3.423 Emeryville - San Jose 6,343 6,849 -7.4 $164,991 $174,036 -5.224 Sacramento - Santa Clara 5,417 5,115 +5.9 $157,352 $144,425 +9.025 Berkeley - San Jose 3,879 3,393 +14.3 $120,369 $104,158 +15.6

All other markets 185,382 172,548 +7.4 $3,545,586 $3,310,930 +7.1Total 847,647 815,275 +4.0 $16,265,414 $15,510,014 +4.9 - -

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Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 8:04 AMSubject: Capitol Corridor Monthly Performance Report - June 2015Attachments: pic22888.jpg; Summary Capitol Corridor Ridership - OTP Reports May 2015.pdf

Service Performance Overview The Capitol Corridor is once again experiencing positive performance results. In June 2015, Capitol Corridor trains carried 124,420 passengers, a solid 7% increase over June 2014. This ridership increase is attributed in part to the extra weekday in June 2015 which helped boost ridership by approximately 2,000 trips. June 2015 revenues were even with those of June 2014. Year‐to‐date (YTD) ridership and revenues are now 4% above FY2014 YTD results. Expenses continue to remain below budget due to lower fuel prices, leading to a System Operating Ratio of 52% compared to the FY2015 standard of 47%. Service reliability for June 2015 maintained its stellar upward trend, with overall On‐Time Performance (OTP) at 94% and FY2015 YTD OTP at 93%. This keeps the Capitol Corridor as the most reliable service in the Amtrak system. (Embedded image moved to file: pic22888.jpg) Although June 2015 had one more weekday than June 2014, ridership for both weekday and weekend trains increased by 4% over June 2014. Once again, weekday and weekend trains to/from Silicon Valley/San Jose continue to show impressive growth, and there have been slight, sustained increases on the weekday trains to/from Auburn. Advertising campaigns continue for the Take 5 on Weekends and Senior Midweek discounted fare offers, as well as promotions for the Friends and Family small group discount. Using the most recent monthly detailed reports provided by Amtrak (May 2015), the following data is available for train and station segments: • See the attached tables below for station city‐pairs and station activity in May 2015, which shows strong growth for nearly all stations. • The embedded table shows the drop in OTP for May 2015 [93%], which represents a continued rebound from the substandard 88% in March 2015 (primarily due to three trespasser fatalities). Enactment of FY 2015‐16 State Budget On June 19, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law the State Budget Act of 2015 for the State's FY2015‐16 Budget to Support Operation of CA Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) Services. The enacted FY2015‐16 budget supplements the Governor's Draft FY2015‐16 budget of $119 million by an additional $7 million to support the operation of the three California Intercity Passenger Rail (CIPR) services (San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and Pacific Surfliner). The additional funds will be dedicated to the addition of the seventh San Joaquin round‐trip train (Oakland‐Central Valley). With the enactment of the State Budget Act, the CCJPA can now work with the San Joaquin JPA, LOSSAN JPA, and Caltrans to finalize the operating budgets and contracts for each of the three CIPR services. Cap and Trade Auction Revenues to Transportation/CIPR Services The State Budget Act also significantly increased funds into the Cap and Trade revenues. The Budget Act accepted the May Budget Revise to increase the amount of revenue dedicated to mass transportation‐eligible programs.

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Most notably, the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) budget was increased from $25 million to $290 million ($25M in prior programming + $100M from the FY 2015‐16 budget proposal + $165M from FY 2015‐16 May Revise). These funds are available for project applications to the TIRCP Call for Projects (due on April 10, 2015.) On June 30, the California State Transportation agency (CalSTA) released a list of 14 projects selected to receive the first round of TIRCP Cap and Trade revenues. The CCJPA's Travel Time Reduction Project was one of the projects selected to receive the first release of these TICRP funds. Funded at $4.62 million (which will be matched by $0.8 million in CCJPA funds), the project will reduce travel times for Capitol Corridor trains by 10 minutes between Sacramento and San Jose. (Note: ACE trains would receive a five‐minute travel time reduction between Fremont and San Jose on the shared section of the Capitol Corridor route.) The attached link provides details of the 14 projects selected by the CalSTA: http://calsta.ca.gov/res/docs/pdfs/2015/Agency/TIRCPAwardSummary06302015.pdf Transportation Special Legislative Session At the same time as the FY2015‐16 budget enactment, Governor Brown called for two special sessions to address matters of special importance. One session addresses transportation, and the other addresses the Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax. These special sessions commenced on June 19, 2015. The Transportation Special Session is focusing on developing a sustainable, dedicated funding source to maintain and repair the state’s transportation and critical infrastructure; improve the state’s key trade corridors; and complement local infrastructure efforts. While funding for the CIPR and transit services has not been singled out in this session, outreach has begun to influence the debate to include transit and CIPR in these discussions for sustained, permanent funding. Reauthorization of Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act of 2008 With the passage of the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, or PRRIA (H.R. 749), by the House, the Senate Commerce Committee has released and approved the Railroad Reform, Enhancement and Efficiency Act of 2015 (R2E2), which focuses on railroad safety (namely the impending deadline for the installation of Positive Train Control), limited appropriations available for Amtrak and state IPR agencies, and reforms to the Amtrak accounting system for state‐supported IPR corridors. These two bills will likely be conferenced in the near future (prior to December 2015.) The CCJPA will continue working with state IPR agencies and other interested parties to advance those elements of these bills that provide and increase capital funds to state IPR services while allowing state IPR agencies more control over the pricing and costs of Amtrak resources supporting the state IPR train services. Customer Service Program Upgrades Bicycle Access Program To supplement the current program (initiated by CCJPA and Amtrak) that provides two cars with extra bicycle capacity on select train sets, the CCJPA is moving forward with contracts to install bicycle eLockers at 12 of the 17 Capitol Corridor stations. Staff has begun the process of securing access to select station areas for the location of these lockers with an estimated completion date in mid‐2016. Once eLockers gain momentum, the CCJPA will begin to introduce a folding bicycle lease program to further reduce on‐train bicycle crowding and encourage more convenient and safer bicycle travel on Capitol Corridor as a first/last‐mile solution. Improvements to CCJPA Train Status Feature on Website The CCJPA recently activated the new "Check Train Status" form on the capitolcorridor.org site. Train ETA status updates from this form are now synchronized with our PIDS station signs and train status info on amtrak.com. Staff is currently reviewing and testing the real‐time train status map, which is expected to launch later this summer. Announcements to passengers will be put out when the map portion launches. New Passenger Fare Discounts

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Capitol Corridor is currently offering three fare discounts aimed at increasing off‐peak ridership. The fare discounts are: Take 5 for weekend and holiday weekend travel, Friends and Family small group discount available every day, and a return of the popular Senior Midweek discount available Tuesday through Thursday. Marketing and advertising for these discounts began in April 2015 and will conclude on August 27 for the Senior Midweek and Labor Day for Take 5. Safety Initiatives Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations Funding has been secured to install cameras and surveillance equipment at the Rocklin, Roseville, Suisun, and Fremont stations. Funding has been identified in a future funding year for security cameras at the Martinez, Emeryville, and Oakland Jack London Square stations. When complete, all Capitol Corridor stations will be equipped with security cameras and surveillance equipment. Positive Train Control Update Installation of the PTC equipment on the state‐owned equipment (locomotives and cab cars) is complete for the Northern California intercity rail fleet (supporting the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains) with internal testing so the trains can be ready when Caltrain and/or UPRR indicate that their respective PTC systems are ready for testing by external partners. Note that Caltrain is performing its internal testing of its PTC system. The UPRR has yet to finalize a schedule for testing of the system on the Capitol Corridor route, though they have stated that testing in the Northern California area will follow implementation of the system in the Los Angeles area. The PTC system is currently being tested in Southern California. Station and Platform Safety Upgrades A safety enhancement team, including members from CCJPA, Union Pacific Railroad, and Amtrak, has been formed to study ways to improve passenger safety at boarding platforms throughout the Capitol Corridor route. This team will perform an inventory of all Capitol Corridor stations, identify alternatives to improve access at the train platforms, set a prioritized list of improvements for each station, and develop a phased, prioritized program of projects. Project Updates CCJPA Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project The engineering and environmental consultants working for CCJPA on this project have completed initial survey data gathering and are in the process of assembling the base maps for use in the design process. There is ongoing negotiation with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the set of sub‐projects that will best achieve the desired service frequency increases. Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering The CCJPA is on target for a November 2015 adoption of the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project to add capacity to allow up to 10 round trips per day to/from Roseville. The parallel National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation is required to be completed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Starting in mid‐June 2015, the draft version of these two environmental documents will be circulated for public review and comment per the requirements. In addition, there will be at least two public sessions to receive comments on the draft documents. Outlook – Closing With three quarters of FY2015 complete, the Capitol Corridor continues to achieve results above and beyond performance standards. Ridership and revenues to date are 3% and 5% respectively above last year, and service reliability remains consistently the best in the Amtrak system with an On‐Time Performance of 93% through FY2015 to date. Delays that are significant enough to delay trains tend to be related to third‐party incidents (such as trespassers, fire, police, and bridge openings) that are beyond the control of UPRR and Amtrak. With the receipt of Cap and Trade

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revenues for the Travel Time Reduction Project, the CCJPA will be able to advance the first of its transformative projects to enhance the attractiveness of the Capitol Corridor service. Other key projects are continuing through the pre‐construction phases, namely the Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project and the Sacramento‐Roseville 3rd Track Project. Once the planning/design/environmental documents for these projects are complete, the CCJPA will be seeking available Cap and Trade funds, as well as other state and federal funds. In the meantime, the CCJPA will complete initiatives and projects that enhance the safety of passengers, employees, and members of the communities along the Capitol Corridor route. (See attached file: Summary Capitol Corridor Ridership ‐ OTP Reports May 2015.pdf) DAVID B. KUTROSKY Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Phone: 510‐464‐6993 Fax: 510‐464‐6901 e‐mail: [email protected] 300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor East , Oakland, CA 94612

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Station Name May '15 May '14 % DiffAuburn, CA 668 723 -5.8Berkeley, CA 5,907 5,684 +1.7Davis, CA 16,198 16,638 -1.6Emeryville, CA 16,006 15,957 -0.9Fremont, CA 1,588 1,729 -6.8Santa Clara, CA 5,120 4,818 +7.1Hayward, CA 1,716 1,555 +10.8Martinez, CA 8,677 9,177 -6.3Oakland, CA 2,374 2,278 +4.5Oakland, CA 9,078 9,127 +1.3Richmond, CA 7,815 8,001 -2.1Rocklin, CA 652 632 +3.9Roseville, CA 1,035 1,011 -1.5Sacramento, CA 34,885 35,320 -2.4Santa Clara, CA 1,363 1,045 +31.3San Jose, CA 7,402 7,099 +5.9Suisun City, CA 6,745 7,451 -5.6

127,229 128,245 -0.8

Station Name FYTD 15 FYTD 14 TotalAuburn, CA 5,041 6,049 -14.7Berkeley, CA 46,458 45,250 +1.9Davis, CA 124,899 120,361 +3.9Emeryville, CA 120,528 116,652 +3.5Fremont, CA 11,096 11,560 -3.8Santa Clara, CA 42,558 36,017 +18.6Hayward, CA 13,194 11,809 +9.7Martinez, CA 67,816 67,170 +0.4Oakland, CA 16,445 14,852 +11.1Oakland, CA 67,835 65,680 +3.7Richmond, CA 62,852 60,851 +3.6Rocklin, CA 5,125 5,464 -6.0Roseville, CA 7,967 7,419 +6.9Sacramento, CA 263,943 258,537 +1.5Santa Clara, CA 9,660 7,238 +34.9San Jose, CA 56,500 56,119 +1.8Suisun City, CA 52,959 52,492 +1.6

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Capitol CorridorMay 2015 ReportRidership by Station City-Pair (Top 25)

Station City-Pair May '15 May '14 % chg. FY15 FY14 % chg.1 Emeryville - Sacramento 16,514 16,851 -2.0 $366,436 $368,769 -0.62 Martinez - Sacramento 9,476 10,301 -8.0 $130,353 $137,707 -5.33 Richmond - Sacramento 9,051 9,057 -0.1 $196,142 $197,725 -0.84 Oakland - Sacramento 7,538 7,670 -1.7 $163,798 $164,708 -0.65 Davis - Emeryville 5,889 6,154 -4.3 $119,678 $122,890 -2.66 Sacramento - San Jose 5,047 4,932 +2.3 $169,371 $163,300 +3.77 Davis - Sacramento 4,902 4,659 +5.2 $33,361 $32,072 +4.08 Davis - Richmond 4,635 4,418 +4.9 $85,498 $82,457 +3.79 Sacramento - Suisun City 4,241 4,810 -11.8 $47,045 $51,001 -7.8

10 Berkeley - Davis 3,642 3,925 -7.2 $62,870 $65,152 -3.511 Berkeley - Sacramento 3,611 3,302 +9.4 $75,047 $70,337 +6.712 Davis - Martinez 3,490 4,047 -13.8 $40,973 $45,139 -9.213 Emeryville - Suisun City 3,078 2,949 +4.4 $33,123 $32,135 +3.114 Davis - Oakland 2,656 2,450 +8.4 $47,513 $44,118 +7.715 Oakland - San Jose 2,393 2,337 +2.4 $29,201 $27,964 +4.416 Santa Clara (Great Amer.) - Oakland 2,226 1,900 +17.2 $23,231 $18,589 +25.017 Oakland Coliseum - Sacramento 2,064 1,929 +7.0 $46,386 $45,092 +2.918 Davis - San Jose 1,844 1,825 +1.0 $57,216 $56,926 +0.519 Santa Clara (Great Amer.). - Sacramento 1,692 1,625 +4.1 $45,553 $44,819 +1.620 Emeryville - San Jose 1,633 1,451 +12.5 $20,867 $18,124 +15.121 Emeryville - Santa Clara (Great Amer.) 1,420 1,228 +15.6 $15,122 $13,059 +15.822 Fremont - Sacrmnto 1,255 1,663 -24.5 $32,968 $37,424 -11.923 Hayward - Sacramento 1,095 1,140 -3.9 $26,210 $28,157 -6.924 Davis - Santa Clara (Great Amer.) 896 950 -5.7 $24,926 $26,525 -6.025 Sacramento - Santa Clara 670 577 +16.1 $20,112 $16,518 +21.8

All other markets 26,271 26,095 +0.7 $493,763 $494,514 -0.2Total 127,229 128,245 -0.8 $2,406,764 $2,405,223 +0.1

Station City-Pair FYTD15 FYTD14 % chg. FY15 FY14 % chg.1 Emeryville - Sacramento 120,027 118,568 +1.2 $2,741,035 $2,661,349 +3.02 Martinez - Sacramento 71,938 75,333 -4.5 $1,011,088 $1,045,874 -3.33 Richmond - Sacramento 70,857 68,541 +3.4 $1,549,412 $1,493,588 +3.74 Oakland - Sacramento 53,405 52,555 +1.6 $1,219,229 $1,172,467 +4.05 Davis - Emeryville 47,047 48,173 -2.3 $950,215 $933,247 +1.86 Sacramento - San Jose 38,838 39,764 -2.3 $1,294,592 $1,315,343 -1.67 Davis - Sacramento 38,144 32,810 +16.3 $258,601 $221,400 +16.88 Davis - Richmond 36,409 33,690 +8.1 $664,497 $622,788 +6.79 Sacramento - Suisun City 31,932 32,750 -2.5 $366,581 $369,027 -0.7

10 Berkeley - Davis 30,017 30,475 -1.5 $500,057 $488,880 +2.311 Berkeley - Sacramento 27,033 25,962 +4.1 $584,609 $552,359 +5.812 Davis - Martinez 26,586 26,370 +0.8 $305,130 $299,169 +2.013 Emeryville - Suisun City 24,396 21,537 +13.3 $259,266 $228,214 +13.614 Oakland - San Jose 19,345 18,023 +7.3 $231,160 $212,779 +8.615 Davis - Oakland 18,884 18,102 +4.3 $342,976 $324,771 +5.616 Santa Clara (Great Amer.) - Oakland 17,552 15,375 +14.2 $184,229 $147,569 +24.817 Santa Clara (Great Amer.). - Sacramento 15,306 12,525 +22.2 $418,119 $329,579 +26.918 Davis - San Jose 13,175 12,486 +5.5 $408,053 $382,775 +6.619 Emeryville - San Jose 13,160 12,425 +5.9 $164,369 $153,241 +7.320 Oakland Coliseum - Sacramento 13,012 12,862 +1.2 $301,131 $296,266 +1.621 Berkeley - San Jose 8,743 8,596 +1.7 $119,467 $106,651 +12.022 Fremont - Sacrmnto 8,724 9,554 -8.7 $244,654 $256,664 -4.723 Hayward - Sacramento 7,438 7,989 -6.9 $191,201 $202,193 -5.424 Davis - Santa Clara (Great Amer.) 6,313 6,065 +4.1 $182,279 $170,950 +6.625 Sacramento - Santa Clara 4,549 3,970 +14.6 $140,482 $120,676 +16.4

All other markets 212,046 199,020 +6.5 $4,039,746 $3,807,417 +6.1Total 974,876 943,520 +3.3 $18,672,178 $17,915,236 +4.2

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Westbound 521 90.00% 100.00% -10.00% 94.6% 99.4% -4.83%

523 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 94.6% 97.0% -2.47%

525 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 93.3% 98.2% -4.99%

527 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 95.2% 97.0% -1.86%

529 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 95.2% 96.5% -1.35%

531 90.0% 100.0% -10.00% 90.4% 95.3% -5.14%

533 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 90.9% 95.8% -5.11%

535 90.0% 95.2% -5.46% 91.6% 93.5% -2.03%

537 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 89.2% 98.2% -9.16%

541 100.0% 95.2% 5.04% 97.6% 96.5% 1.14%

543 85.0% 81.0% 4.94% 89.8% 93.5% -3.96%

545 85.0% 100.0% -15.00% 94.0% 97.6% -3.69%

547 95.0% 95.2% -0.21% 93.4% 97.6% -4.30%

549 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 94.0% 94.1% -0.11%

551 85.0% 95.0% -10.53% 94.0% 98.0% -4.08%

723 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 97.4% 97.3% 0.10%

727 81.8% 90.0% -9.11% 92.2% 93.2% -1.07%

729 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 83.1% 94.4% -11.97%

733 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 88.3% 94.6% -6.66%

737 100.0% 90.0% 11.11% 93.5% 93.2% 0.32%

741 90.9% 90.0% 1.00% 84.4% 97.3% -13.26%

743 81.8% 90.0% -9.11% 83.1% 91.9% -9.58%

745 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 94.8% 97.3% -2.57%

747 81.8% 80.0% 2.25% 88.3% 90.5% -2.43%

749 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 90.9% 91.9% -1.09%

751 100.0% 90.0% 11.11% 93.5% 85.1% 9.87%

Eastbound 520 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 97.0% 98.8% -1.82%

522 90.0% 100.0% -10.00% 95.2% 97.6% -2.46%

524 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 93.4% 98.2% -4.89%

526 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 93.9% 95.8% -1.98%

528 95.0% 85.7% 10.85% 94.0% 94.7% -0.74%

530 100.0% 95.2% 5.04% 93.4% 96.5% -3.21%

532 95.0% 100.0% -5.00% 94.6% 97.0% -2.47%

534 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 97.0% 99.4% -2.41%

536 100.0% 90.5% 10.50% 94.6% 94.1% 0.53%

538 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 97.0% 98.8% -1.82%

540 90.0% 100.0% -10.00% 94.0% 96.5% -2.59%

542 90.0% 95.2% -5.46% 94.0% 96.5% -2.59%

544 95.0% 85.7% 10.85% 94.6% 93.5% 1.18%

546 80.0% 95.2% -15.97% 83.7% 95.3% -12.17%

548 85.0% 95.2% -10.71% 88.0% 95.5% -7.85%

720 90.9% 90.0% 1.00% 93.5% 94.6% -1.16%

724 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 93.5% 93.2% 0.32%

728 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 90.9% 94.6% -3.91%

732 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 89.6% 100.0% -10.40%

734 90.9% 90.0% 1.00% 93.5% 96.0% -2.60%

736 100.0% 90.0% 11.11% 93.5% 93.2% 0.32%

738 72.7% 90.0% -19.22% 89.6% 91.9% -2.50%

742 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 79.2% 94.6% -16.28%

744 100.0% 90.0% 11.11% 93.5% 90.5% 3.31%

746 100.0% 100.0% 0.00% 90.9% 94.6% -3.91%

748 90.9% 100.0% -9.10% 93.5% 83.8% 11.58%

TOTAL 93.2% 96.2% -3.12% 92.65% 95.8% -3.29%

Capitol CorridorOn Time Performance - May 2015

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Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 2:56 PMSubject: CCJPA Service Performance Report July 2015Attachments: pic23152.jpg

Service Performance Overview The performance of the Capitol Corridor service continues to remain in positive territory for July 2015. Capitol Corridor trains carried 126,446 passengers in July, a 5.9% increase over July 2014. More remarkable, revenue for July 2015 set a record for the month of July and was 3.9% above July 2014. Year‐to‐date (YTD) ridership and revenue each remain 4% above FY2014 YTD results. With record revenues for nine out of the 10 months in FY2015, plus expenses below budget (primarily due to lower fuel prices), the YTD System Operating Ratio for FY2015 is 52%, which is above the FY2015 standard of 47%. Service reliability for July 2015 continued trending upward, with overall On‐Time Performance (OTP) at 94%. With FY2015 YTD OTP at 93%, Capitol Corridor remains at the top of the OTP leaderboard among Amtrak routes. (Embedded image moved to file: pic23152.jpg) In July 2015, average ridership for both weekday and weekend trains increased by 2.5% and 11%, respectively, over July 2014. The excellent growth in the weekend trains can be attributed to Take 5 on Weekends and the Friends and Family small group discount. Strong gains continue for weekday and weekend trains to/from Silicon Valley/San Jose, and there has been continued growth for weekday trains to/from Auburn. At the moment, we have not received the monthly detailed reports for June 2015 from Amtrak. Transportation Special Legislative Session Since the enactment of the FY2015‐16 Budget Act, two special sessions of the State Legislature were convened to address matters of special importance: 1) transportation funding, and 2) the Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax. These special sessions commenced on June 19, 2015. The Transportation Special Session focused on developing a sustainable, dedicated funding source to maintain and repair the state’s transportation and critical infrastructure; improve the state’s key trade corridors; and complement local infrastructure efforts. While funding for the CIPR and transit services has not been singled out in this session, letters were sent to the leaders of the State Assembly and Senate asking that increases in transit/CIPR funding be included in these discussions for sustained, permanent funding. Reauthorization of Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act of 2008 While the House passed the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, or PRRIA (H.R. 749), it could not put together a multi‐year surface transportation reauthorization package, so the House voted in late July to extend the authorization of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) account with supplemental general funds through the end of the 2015. The Senate, on the other hand, was able to put together a multi‐year surface transportation reauthorization package using a combination of gas tax revenues and other general revenues, including designated funding for a Rail Title that sets aside up to $500 million over six years for projects to improve state‐supported intercity passenger rail routes/corridors per the Senate Commerce Committee’s Railroad Reform, Enhancement and Efficiency Act of

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2015 (R2E2). Unfortunately, by the time the Senate passed its reauthorization, the clock had nearly run out on HTF account, so the Senate simply voted to approve the House’s extension funds for the HTF through 2015. Hope remains that when the House and Senate return to Congress in September they will be able to reach agreement sometime in October on the elements of and funding plan for the reauthorization of the surface transportation program, which would include a Rail Title with (1) a capital program for state IPR routes, (2) a solution to the impending December 31, 2015 deadline for the installation of Positive Train Control, and (3) a process to address reforms to the Amtrak accounting system for state‐supported IPR corridors. The CCJPA will continue working with state IPR agencies and other interested parties to include a Rail Title in the surface transportation reauthorization. Customer Service Program Upgrades Bicycle Access Program To supplement the current program (initiated by CCJPA and Amtrak) that provides two cars with extra bicycle capacity on select train sets, the CCJPA is moving forward with contracts to install bicycle eLockers at 12 of the 17 Capitol Corridor stations. Staff has begun the process of securing access to select station areas for the location of these lockers with an estimated completion date in mid‐2016. Once eLockers gain momentum, the CCJPA will begin to introduce a folding bicycle lease program to further reduce on‐train bicycle crowding and encourage more convenient and safer bicycle travel on Capitol Corridor as a first/last‐mile solution. Improvements to CCJPA Train Status Feature on Website The CCJPA recently activated the new "Check Train Status" form on the capitolcorridor.org site. Train ETA status updates from this form are now synchronized with our PIDS station signs and train status info on amtrak.com. Staff is currently reviewing and testing the real‐time train status map, which is expected to launch later this summer. Announcements to passengers will be put out when the map portion launches. Passenger Fare Discounts Two of Capitol Corridor’s primary active fare discounts aimed at increasing off‐peak ridership will be ending soon. The Senior Midweek 50% off discounts ends on August 27, and Take 5 for weekend and holiday Monday travel ends on Labor Day, September 7. The Friends and Family small group discount, which is available every day, will continue through the end of 2015. Safety Initiatives Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations Funding has been secured to install cameras and surveillance equipment at the Rocklin, Roseville, Suisun, and Fremont stations. This project is under development and will be constructed during the fall and winter months. Funding has been identified in a future funding year for security cameras at the Martinez, Emeryville, and Oakland Jack London Square stations. When complete, all Capitol Corridor stations will be equipped with security cameras and surveillance equipment. Positive Train Control Update Installation of the PTC equipment on the state‐owned equipment (locomotives and cab cars) is complete for the Northern California intercity rail fleet (supporting the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains) with internal testing so the trains can be ready when Caltrain and/or UPRR indicate that their respective PTC systems are ready for testing by external partners. At this time, Caltrain is performing internal testing of its PTC system and expects to extend this testing to external partners including Capitol Corridor soon. The UPRR has yet to finalize a schedule for testing of the system on the Capitol Corridor route, though they have stated that testing in the Northern California area will follow implementation of the system in the Los Angeles area. The PTC system is currently being tested by Union Pacific and other railroads in Southern California. Station and Platform Safety Upgrades A safety enhancement team, including members from CCJPA, Union Pacific Railroad, and Amtrak, has been formed to study ways to improve passenger safety at boarding platforms throughout the Capitol Corridor route. This team will

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perform an inventory of all Capitol Corridor stations, identify alternatives to improve access at the train platforms, set a prioritized list of improvements for each station, and develop a phased, prioritized program of projects. Project Updates Travel Time Reduction Project The CCJPA was awarded $4.62 million in Cap and Trade Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) funds for a project to reduce travel times for Capitol Corridor trains by 10 minutes between Sacramento and San Jose. ACE trains would receive a five‐minute travel time reduction between Fremont and San Jose on the shared section of the Capitol Corridor route. Discussions have begun with Union Pacific Railroad on the suite of projects to increase speeds (limited to the maximum speed of 79 mph) along select segments of curved tracks between Martinez and Santa Clara. Once the detailed scope of work and project schedules are prepared, the CCJPA will seek an allocation of the TIRCP funds from the California Transportation Commission before Spring 2016. CCJPA Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project The engineering and environmental consultants working for CCJPA on this project have completed initial survey data gathering and are in the process of assembling the base maps for use in the design process. There is ongoing negotiation with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the set of sub‐projects that will best achieve the desired service frequency increases. Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Environmental Review/Preliminary Engineering The CCJPA is on target for a November 2015 adoption of the required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project to add capacity to allow up to 10 round trips per day to/from Roseville. The parallel National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation is required to be completed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Starting in mid‐June 2015, the draft version of these two environmental documents will be circulated for public review and comment per the requirements. In addition, there will be at least two public sessions to receive comments on the draft documents. Outlook – Closing Through the first 10 months of FY2015, service performance on the Capitol Corridor continues to exceed FY2015 budget projections for ridership, revenue, and reliability. Ridership and revenues to date are 4% above last year, and service reliability remains the best in the Amtrak system with an On‐Time Performance of 93%. YTD customer satisfaction is 87% “highly satisfied”, which is one of the highest in the Amtrak system, and only slightly below the FY2015 goal of 88%. The CCJPA is now beginning to implement the first of its transformative projects to enhance the attractiveness of the Capitol Corridor service, Travel Time Reduction Project. Other key projects, the Oakland‐San Jose Phase 2 Project and the Sacramento‐Roseville 3rd Track Project, are continuing through the pre‐construction phases. Once pre‐development work (planning/design/environmental documents) for these projects is complete, the CCJPA will be seeking available Cap and Trade funds, as well as other state and federal funds to advance these projects to construction. Concurrently, the CCJPA will continue to proceed with the various safety/security and customer service initiatives and projects to improve the experience and performance of the Capitol Corridor service for passengers, employees, and the communities along the route. DAVID B. KUTROSKY Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Phone: 510‐464‐6993 Fax: 510‐464‐6901 e‐mail: [email protected]

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By George Dondero, Special to the Sentinel

Every once in a while a really notable opportunity appears that hasthe potential to bring many benefits for years to come. Lookingtoward the future, the Santa Cruz County Regional TransportationCommission initiated a community discussion about the potentialfor new passenger rail service in the county. A new report wasrecently released that explores the feasibility of rail transit serviceon the Santa Cruz branch line, between Santa Cruz andWatsonville. The public comment period is open through July 31including an online survey to provide input on components of thedraft report, which can be found on the commission website,www.sccrtc.org.

If you haven’t seen it yet, the report is worth a thoughtful look. Theanalysis examines potential rail-transit ridership, likely locations forstops, types of equipment, capital costs, andoperating/maintenance costs for a number of service scenarios.

Why is the RTC now considering options for rail service in thecounty? There are many reasons.

The RTC purchased the rail line in 2012 with funds secured by astate bond measure passed by both California and Santa CruzCounty voters in 1990. The measure was intended to stimulate andsupport growth of new passenger rail service in California.California’s passenger rail network has seen tremendous growthsince 1990, and much more is in the works.

If regular rail transit service is developed in Santa Cruz County, itwould provide a new, safe, convenient, predictable travel-timeoption to get around locally — not only for commuters and visitors,but for children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Travel time forrail transit between Santa Cruz and Capitola is estimated to be 16minutes, Santa Cruz to Aptos Village 23 minutes, and Santa Cruz

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to Watsonville 41 minutes.

Just as interesting as the local service would be the connections toexisting and planned rail service outside the county.

Pajaro is where you would transfer from the Santa Cruz line toboard trains heading south to Salinas, San Luis Obispo, SantaBarbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and beyond — or northbound toSan Jose, up the peninsula to San Francisco, or to the East Bay toOakland, Berkeley, Davis or Sacramento.

Consider a trip to Sacramento. Now you need to drive or take a busto San Jose to connect to the Capital Corridor train. However, theTransportation Agency for Monterey County is working to extendthe Capitol Corridor service south from San Jose, through Gilroy,Pajaro and Salinas. The last stop on the Santa Cruz Branch RailLine would connect at Pajaro to the planned Capital Corridorextension. Imagine showing the conductor your online-purchasedticket on your cell phone or tablet, finding a comfortable seat andheading to the cafe car where you purchase a croissant and coffeefor breakfast. Back at your seat your table provides plenty of roomfor breakfast, note pad and laptop to start your work. You arrive inSacramento on time (95 percent of the time), your work taskscompleted, and you are ready to start the day with plenty of energy.You are not stressed from the ordeal of fighting traffic and you don’thave to spend time looking for parking.

There are many other destinations you could reach by train ifservice on the Santa Cruz is realized. Going to SouthernCalifornia? Visualize hopping on the new high-speed rail servicefrom Gilroy, a short 13 rail miles from Pajaro, and traveling inmodern comfort to Los Angeles or other cities in the Central Valley,all with short trip times.

If you think you or your children or your grandchildren would use —and enjoy — these travel options, then get involved. Take a look atthe Passenger Rail Feasibility Study and let the RTC know yoursuggestions, questions and comments. You can view the report orthe executive summary and link to the survey online atwww.sccrtc.org/rail.

George Dondero is executive director of the Regional

Transportation Commission.

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News ArticleDate7/30/2015

Chamber Supports Passenger Rail StudyThe positive impacts on housing, congestion on Highway 1, and the character and vitality of the Santa Cruz County and its citiesweigh heavily in the Chamber’s strong endorsement of the SCCRTC’s findings of the Passenger Rail Feasibility Study DraftReport.

The Chamber’s comments to the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission describe the SCCRTC’s 20-year-longcommitment to preserving and planning the rail corridor as “the starting point for transportation and recreation improvementsthat will service the County for the century.”

The Chamber notes the following in its correspondence:

Transportation Vision. The use of the rail corridor is necessarily a core element of the County’s strategic transportationplanning. The resulting transportation system will play a core role in insuring the County’s economic competitiveness for jobs,workers, and visitors and will be a keystone for its future use of land and urban planning.

Passenger Rail’s Role in Transportation System. The County’s only existing transportation route is Highway 1, universallyacknowledged to be inadequate, with long delays at commute times and, at best, unpredictable travel times, especially onweekends and in the summer. Rail could provide an efficient alternative offering a much improved traveler experience withsignificant environmental benefits.

Role in the Economic System – Housing, Jobs, Retail, and Recreation. Public and private sector strategic plans are highlyinterdependent. These plans (e.g., land use, affordable housing, water, education, public safety, workforce attraction andretention, health care, recreation, public services, economic development) including our transportation strategies have a verysignificant role in determining who lives in the County, the character and compensation of the jobs that are available to them(including whether there are jobs available to them) and the quality and cost of living they will enjoy in our communities.

Of particularly immediate interest is the availability and affordability of housingin Santa Cruz County. One of the most difficult barriers to the development ofhigher density housing is the constraints of our transportation systems. Tyinghousing development to transit hubs and nodes is a long-tested and successfulstrategy for improving both transportation and housing efficiency.

More efficient systems such as passenger rail can stimulate the construction ofhousing that is more affordable by locating it at a greater distance fromemployment centers on land that this less expensive. In Santa Cruz County thisis a key element for service workers including those employed in tourism andagriculture.

Likewise, the confidence of employers in creating jobs and investing in SantaCruz County is affected by travel times and the efficiency of transportation forcustomers, workers, their inputs, and distribution of product.

Efficient use of transportation funds. The sources of federal and state funds for passenger rail are distinct and largelyindependent of each other. If the County is successful at accessing these distinct resources we can have more of both externalhighway funds and external railway funds. More importantly, it is the diversity of systems, routes, modes, passenger capitalinvestment and travel costs, and the benefits of developing a second transit corridor that makes development of a Santa CruzCounty Passenger Rail system a net value. The County badly needs a second “north-south” transportation corridor and the railline is the only feasible alternative.

Population Density. The population densities in both Santa Cruz and Watsonville are comparable to many light-rail systems, asis the county’s overall urban area. While the total area and population served is smaller than many light-rail system, theoffsetting value in Santa Cruz County is the critical need for improved transportation and our very limited options for doing so.The extraordinary cost of land and our dedication to values that limit the areas for urbanization and preserve both agricultureand environmental resources inveigh for making this investment.

Connecting Watsonville and Santa Cruz. One of the most likely economic benefits of the rail system is the creation of anefficient connection between the two largest and fastest growing cities in the County. As housing prices continue to price servicelabor out of many urban areas, there will be great opportunities for skilled and un-skilled workers to commute efficiently andcost-effectively throughout County. The greatest vulnerability of the next generation of Santa Cruz County residents is the loss oflocal jobs as a result of land and housing costs. The most compelling corollary to this notion is the opportunity to make the mostof both existing and new housing through improved mobility of the workforce.

P reservation of right of way and improvements. The notion that we would decide today to spend at least $11 million to obtainthe right to tear out the tracks (to reimburse the railroad purchase cost) and perhaps a good deal more time and money to

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the right to tear out the tracks (to reimburse the railroad purchase cost) and perhaps a good deal more time and money toobtain the right to abandon from the Federal Railroad authorities and the cost of actually removing these improvements seems apreposterous waste.

There will be years available to us to further consider how best to proceed… years in which the bicycle and pedestrian accesseswill continue to be developed. To use a transportation metaphor, to take out the tracks now – before we know more aboutdesign features, user projections, capital and operating costs, and sources of funds that could make it work –would be gettingthe cart in front of the horse.

Connecting to California. There is little that is certainabout projecting two decades and more into the future.But in the bell-curve of things more and less likelyincreased use of rail seem among the most probable. Afailure today to retain our option to be directly linked tosuch a system is likely to be perceived by our successorsas a blunder of the first order. That the MontereyPeninsula communities are investing in a similar projectshould be an indicator to us.

Economic Equity. We strongly support the notion thatmany will use the bicycle route provided by the ‘trail’portion of the rail-trail. It seems likely many localcommuters in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, and Capitola will usethe trail to commute to their employment. But this is notlikely for the many commuters who travel longerdistance and, especially, not for the thousands of serviceworkers who commute daily from south County to jobs innorth County.

This begs what may be the ultimate question of SantaCruz County and its cities: “Are we destined to becomecommunities of the wealthy, the retired, second-home owners… in short, people who do not work in Santa Cruz?” Or, can wedevelop the housing, jobs, and infrastructure, especially transportation infrastructure, that retains a jobs-housing balance wherepeople live where they work, raise families, and retire.

The Chamber believes that this is still the vision of a majority of our electorate and one that can only be achieved throughcreative investments such as passenger rail.

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