Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project
 Project Description
Phase I- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements on Capitol Expressway
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The planning process for improving transit services in the Capitol Expressway Corridor has been ongoing since early 1999.
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In May 2005 and in August 2007, the VTA Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and approved the Light Rail Alternative.
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In order to be eligible for federal funding, VTA is in the process of preparing a Categorical Exclusion/Categorical Exemption for the Bus Rapid Transit Project and an Environmental Impact Statement for the Light Rail Alternative.
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Design plans for the light rail improvements and associated utility relocation plans and right-of-way mapping has been completed to a final design level.
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The pedestrian improvement portion of the project along the expressway will be constructed prior to the completion of light rail. This work includes sidewalk, landscaping and street lighting on Capitol Expressway between Capitol Avenue and Quimby Road.
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VTA is in the process of preparing construction documents for these pedestrian improvements.
Project Schedule
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Obtain federal environmental clearance Summer 2009 to early 2011
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Acquire property for pedestrian improvements Begin early 2010
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Construction for pedestrian improvements Begin early 2011 Construction for Eastridge Transit Center and light rail To be determined based on future funding.
Project CostThe cost for Phase I Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements is $25 million, which is included in the approved VTA FY 2010-11 budget. The total cost of the extension of light rail from the Alum Rock Transit Center to Eastridge Transit Center is $334 million. This project is included in the 2000 Measure A Transit Improvements Program.
How to Reach Us
If you have any questions about the Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project, please contact VTAs Community Outreach Department at (408) 321-7575, TTY for the hearing-impaired (408) 321-2330. You may also visit us on the web at www.vta.org, or e-mail us at community.outreach@vta.org.
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