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Jim Hartnett replaces Michael J. Scanlon, who is retiring after a distinguished career in the transit industry, which includes running the District for more than 15 years.
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With more people riding Bay Area Rapid Transit and Caltrain rail lines and fewer using Bay Area buses, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is unable to explain why the trend is occurring, however, service cuts and sprawling growth in suburban areas were cited as possible factors.
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While ridership across the board has increased with an estimated 60,000 daily commuters opting for the regional rail service, bicyclists, who report being left at the platform after getting bumped from their scheduled trains due to overcrowding during peak hours, have advocated for being given more consideration in system improvements.
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Key components of the project include an electric power infrastructure and replacing diesel trains with high-performance electric trains.
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Following the education, engineering and enforcement philosophy of rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, transit systems are developing effective outreach tools such as video campaigns produced by teenagers, and installing pedestrian fencing to prevent straight-through crossings.
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The short video vignettes were produced and paid for through a rail safety grant from Operation Lifesaver and the FTA.
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Will clarify the timeline for commuter train electrification between San Francisco and San Jose. The CHSRA board of directors approved an MOU with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board to enhance the rail tracks to accommodate future high-speed rail service.
Read More →Installation of an advanced signal system is a component of the $1.5 billion Caltrain Modernization Program and includes Positive Train Control technology.
Read More →By the end of the year, message boards and audio announcements will let commuters their train’s location. The system will also provide real time information on the Caltrain website as well as give customers email and text alerts.
Read More →An agreement between the California High Speed Rail Authority and more than a half-dozen San Francisco Bay Area public agencies will fully fund the electrification and modernization of the Caltrain system. Once the system is electrified, Caltrain will be able to operate lighter-weight electric vehicles.
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