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The Blue Line to Cosumnes River College (CRC) Light Rail Extension, United States of America

21st February 2014
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The Blue Line to Cosumnes River College (CRC) Light Rail Extension, also known as the South Line Phase 2 project, is being built by the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT).

It is being extended by 4.3 miles (6.92km) from the existing terminus at Meadowview Road to Cosumnes River College.
Construction began in 2011 and revenue operations on the line are expected to begin in September 2015. The project will add four new light rail stations at Morrison Creek, Franklin, Center Parkway and Cosumnes River College, and involve the construction of two new light rail bridges.

The new light rail line extension project is expected to provide commuters with an alternative to Highway 99, add a new transit centre at CRC station, and minimise congestion on Interstate 5. The extended line is expected to provide about 11,270 average weekday trips by 2030. The project will also create 1,700 new jobs and improve air quality in the region.

Blue Line light rail extension project background

 

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) circulated the final draft environment document for the project in October 2008 and a record of decision (ROD) was obtained in December 2008. Preliminary engineering was completed in 2009.
RT received a letter of no prejudice (LONP) for the construction of Cosumnes River College Station parking structure in September 2011 and started the construction of the facility in November 2011.

The LONP for the construction of the two light rail bridges was received in April 2012, and construction began a month later.

The light rail extension project entered the final design phase in May 2012 and received the full funding grant agreement (FFGA) from the federal government in January 2012, leading to the starting of construction activity for the civil, track section and stations in August 2013.

Blue Line light rail extension infrastructure and construction

 

The CRC Station parking structure was opened in June 2013. The five-level, four-story parking structure includes a garage with more than 2,000 parking spaces for the usage of CRC students and RT light rail passengersI
It features solar photovoltaic panels on the roof and electric vehicle charging stations.

Two light rail bridges (aerial structures) are being constructed at Cosumnes River Boulevard and in the Morrison Creek area. The bridge over the Morrison Creek will be 1,317ft long and 32ft wide, and will have a maximum span of 175ft, while the other aerial structure over Cosumnes River Boulevard will be 945ft long and 32ft wide, and will have a maximum span of 165ft.

Each of the four stations will feature side platforms, one for boarding inbound trains and the other for boarding outbound trains. Passenger shelters with a minimum width of 14ft will be located in each station.

Each of the four stations will also feature a mini-high platform at the front-end for providing easy access to mobility-impaired passengers, fare vending equipment, drought-resistant landscaping, facilities including RT standard benches, trash containers, bicycle racks and lockers, and drinking fountains. Two electronic message display signs will be placed on each platform. LED lighting and parking areas will also be common to all stations.

Rolling stock for Blue Line railway

 

Siemens was awarded with a contract in August 2012 to refurbish 21 high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs), which RT acquired from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in 2003. The LRVs, which were built by Urban Transportation Development (UTDC) in 1987, will be upgraded to meet the current operating requirements, as well as extend their service life by 15 years.

Financing for Sacramento light rail extension

 

The total estimated investment for the construction of the extension line is $270m. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) agreed to contribute about 50% of the project cost by offering funding under its New Starts Program. The FTA announced the $135m funding agreement in January 2013. The rest of the funding will be covered through state and local sources.

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