The San Jose State University Transportation Solutions, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition, and the San Jose State University Urban Planning Coalition are hosting a forum on regional rail, covering major rail programs and projects affecting Santa Clara County.
On Track: The Present and the Future of Regional Rail in the South Bay, Thursday May 12, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Room 225-229. Admission is FREE.
Presentations include:
The Making of the Caltrain Baby Bullet: how to expand service and attract riders in light of economic difficulties
Capitol Corridor: plan to increase service to South Bay later this year
Dumbarton Rail Corridor: new transbay corridor planned between Fremont/Union City to the Peninsula and South Bay
BART Extension: Fremont to Santa Clara through Milpitas and San Jose
This forum will provide the public with an opportunity to review the various regional rail programs. Please join us for a lively discussion on this issue of vital importance.
Speakers & Panelists include:
Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez - City of San Jose, Valley Transportation Authority
John McLemore - VTA, Caltrain Joint Powers Board, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Planning staff from Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, Dumbarton Rail, and Valley Transportation Authority will be on hand to answer questions.
This forum is co-sponsored by Associated Students Transportation Solutions, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC), and the SJSU Urban Planning Coalition.
For transportation information to the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, visit ts.sjsu.edu. Flyer of the event is available here.
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Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC)
TALC is a partnership of over 90 groups working for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area. We envision a region with healthy, walkable communities that provide all residents with transportation choices and affordable housing. The coalition analyzes county and regional policies, works with community groups to develop alternatives, and coordinates grassroots campaigns.