HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01041994 - X.1A THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA a
Adopted this Order on January 4, 1994 by the following vote: r
AYES: Supervisors Powers,'.Smith, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor .'Bishop RESOLUTION NO. 94/38
SUBJECT: In the matter of endorsing a demonstration project on the Capitol Corridor
for commuter rail service between Oakland and Solano County and
authorizing staff to work with Congressman George Miller and other
members of the California delegation in pursuing a project specific statutory
authorization.
Whereas Representative Nick J. Rahall, II, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Surface
Transportation, has advised the Congress that as part of the legislation to designate the
National Highway System, there may be an opportunity for project specific statutory
authorizations; and
Whereas the National Transportation Policy is to encourage mass transportation to
conserve energy, to alleviate congestion, and to improve air quality; and
Whereas the Capital Corridor passenger train service between San Jose and Sacramento
has provided needed service for intercity passengers, it has not provided service to the
commuters; and
Whereas the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano together with their
respective Congestion Management Agencies have created a joint powers agency, the
Greater. East Bay Rail Opportunity Coalition (Coalition) to explore opportunities for rail
passenger service; and
Whereas the Coalition has studied and identified potential patronage for commuters along
the Capital Corridor and has determined commuter rail service appears to be a feasible
venture; and
Whereas the proposed Regional Transportation Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area
Region has included the upgrade of the Capital Corridor as part of the plan; and
Whereas the conventional means of programming funds for this type of venture would
take years in light of existing regional obligations and the opportunity to demonstrate the
feasibility of commuter rail service may be lost; and
Whereas this venture exemplifies the cooperation and partnership between the Federal,
State, and various local agencies;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors endorses the concept of commuter
rail service on the Capitol Corridor and authorizes staff to work with Congressman
George Miller and other members of the California delegation in pursuing a project
specific statutory authorization.
Orig.Dept: Public Works(AD)
Contact Person: Maurice Shlu (313-2251
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cc: Congressman George Miller an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Congressman William Baker Hoard of Supervisors on the date shown.
Contra Costa Transportation Authority ATTESTED: .Tpntia"4, 1 0194 _
Solano County, Board of Supervisors PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Alameda County, Board of Supervisors of Supervisors and County Administrator
Solano County Congestion Management Agency
Alameda County Congestion Management Agency ,,,�-`""'tom '
Metropolitan Transportation Commission By `""" f �� Deputy
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J. M.Watford, PW Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 94/38