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130-638: The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center ( ARTIC ) is an intermodal transit center in Anaheim, California , United States. It serves as a train station for Amtrak intercity rail and Metrolink commuter rail , as well as a bus station used by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART), Greyhound , Megabus , Flixbus and Tres Estrellas de Oro . ARTIC opened in 2014 and replaced Anaheim–Stadium station ,

260-476: A flying wye which is intended to serve as the connection for a future Phase 2 extension to Sacramento. As part of Phase 1, Merced is planned to serve as a transfer point to the Amtrak San Joaquins and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) trains continuing towards Stockton , Sacramento and other destinations. South of there, Madera through Bakersfield stations are located along the main line in

390-719: A subway was built through tunnels under the Hudson, now called the PATH , a station stop was added to Hoboken Terminal. More recently, the New Jersey Transit 's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system has included a stop there. Ferry service has recently been revived, but passengers must exit the terminal and walk across the pier to the more modest ferry slip. With the opening of the Woodside and Birkenhead Dock Street Tramway in 1873, Birkenhead Dock railway station probably became

520-579: A "blended" approach to construction, which would involve high-speed trains sharing track with Amtrak and local commuter trains ( Caltrain in the Bay Area and Metrolink in Southern California) in these sections. This approach was adopted to reduce costs and mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding communities, but also limits train speed in these sections to a maximum of 110 miles per hour (180 km/h). Between Gilroy and Burbank,

650-498: A November 2014 meeting, the City Council indefinitely postponed the electronic sign even though it would have been one of the primary funding sources for the $ 3.6-million cost to operate ARTIC during the first seven months of operation. A naming-rights partner has not been obtained, so city officials will continue with those efforts since this was also supposed to be one of the main funding sources for operation and maintenance of

780-478: A ballot measure, Proposition 1A , which authorized $ 9 billion in bonds to begin the planning and construction of high-speed rail and a further $ 950 million to upgrade commuter rail systems in Northern and Southern California that would connect with the high-speed rail system. Proposition 1A, which passed with about 53 percent of the vote, set several requirements for the high-speed rail system, including that

910-566: A blackout. There are plans for a heavy maintenance facility, serving as the location for major train inspections and repairs, in the Central Valley. It will also serve to receive and test high-speed trainsets along the IOS track currently being constructed. Also planned along the Phase 1 route are three light maintenance facilities for routine train inspections and cleaning, with locations in

1040-464: A car can cut costs for fuel and parking, and some families no longer need to own and operate multiple cars. Environmental benefits can also increase (i.e. less pollution) and reduced traffic congestion can deliver significant cost savings to the city and local government. Many transit agencies have begun installing bike racks on the front of buses, as well as in the interior of buses, trains, and even on ferries. These transit bike racks allow cyclists

1170-469: A certain degree of coordination, scheduling issues with mass transit can often be an issue. For example, a sometimes-late train can be an annoyance, and an often-late train can make a commute impractical. Weather can also be a factor. Even when the use of an automobile is involved, the transition from one mode of transportation to another often exposes commuters to the elements. As a result, multi-mode commuters often travel prepared for inclement weather. In

1300-529: A complete funding commitment. Despite these issues, public opinion polls have indicated more overall support than opposition for the project. High-speed rail in California was first proposed in 1979 by Governor Jerry Brown . In 1982 Brown signed a bill authorizing $ 1.25 billion in bonds for a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Diego. This law failed due to concerns over its economic viability and environmental impact, and Caltrans ' objection to

1430-403: A large role in mixed mode commuting. Rapid transit such as express bus or light rail may cover most of the distance, but sit too far out from commute endpoints. At 3 mph walking, 2 miles represents about 40 minutes of commute time; whereas a bicycle may pace 12 mph leisurely, cutting this time to 10 minutes. When the commuter finds the distance between the originating endpoint (e.g.

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1560-656: A lease. Anaheim will make payments to OCTA over 14 years at a 2 percent simple-interest rate. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearance was completed in October 2010 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance was completed in 2012. KTGY Architecture + Planning was responsible for obtaining approvals, entitlements and creating the land plan. The team of PB/HOK completed design development in May 2012. The construction contract

1690-441: A length no longer than about 680 feet (210 m). Some requirements reflect American legislation or standards corresponding to the local environment, including full ADA -compliance, Tier III FRA safety standards, earthquake safety systems for safe stopping and exiting, and a floor height of 50.5 in (128 cm) above the rails to enable level boarding. The Authority intends to procure a first batch of six trainsets for deployment on

1820-553: A location further out than practical walking distance but not more than practical cycling distance to reduce housing costs. Similarly, a commuter can close an even further distance quickly with an ebike , motorcycle, or car, allowing for the selection of a more preferred living area somewhat further from the station than would be viable by walking or simple bicycle. Other cost advantages of mixed mode commuting include lower vehicle insurance via Pay As You Drive programs; lower fuel and maintenance costs; and increased automobile life. In

1950-411: A major role in providing door-to-door service between airports or train stations and other points of travel throughout urban , suburban , and rural communities. (Automobiles can also be used as the centerpiece of a multi-mode commute, with drivers resorting to walking or cycling to their final destination. Commuters to major cities take this route when driving is convenient, but parking options at

2080-434: A nearby depot and train platforms used by Amtrak and Metrolink that first opened in 1984. Designed by the global architecture firm HOK , the steel-framed ARTIC building's entrance is a 120-foot-tall (37 m) glass wall. The structure has a compound curved shell that is covered with air-filled plastic pillows through which sunlight illuminates the interior. The arched roof is illuminated with multicolored lights visible from

2210-795: A new facility, as at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center in Syracuse, New York , or South Station in Boston, Massachusetts . In other cases new facilities, such as the Alewife Station In Cambridge, Massachusetts , were built from the start to emphasize intermodalism. Regional transit systems in the United States often include regional intermodal transit centers that incorporate multiple types of rail and bus services alongside park and ride amenities. Until

2340-791: A passenger ferry. Prior to the widespread use of automobiles, the San Francisco Bay Area featured a complex network of ferry services which connected numerous interurban and streetcar systems in the North and East Bay to the San Francisco Ferry Building , where several city streetcar lines began service. The opening of the rail-carrying San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge and automotive Golden Gate Bridge almost entirely supplanted these services. Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit commuter rail

2470-491: A pleasant and grand interior space, which has been likened to stations from the peak of American rail transit (such as Grand Central Terminal and former Pennsylvania Station building ). In 2014, hailing it as a "world class transportation gateway to Orange County , the American Institute of Architects described the station as, combining "the heritage and civic importance of the grand 19th century rail stations of

2600-418: A single-mode form of transit, they also find use in a variety of mixed-mode scenarios. They can provide a short commute to train stations, airports, and piers, where all-day " park and ride " lots are often available. Used in this context, cars offer commuters the relative comfort of single-mode travel, while significantly reducing the financial and environmental costs. Taxicabs and rental cars also play

2730-464: A specific example of this; feeder buses service local neighbourhoods by taking travellers from their homes to nearby train stations which is important if the distances are too far to comfortably walk; at the end of the working day the buses take the travellers home again. Feeder buses work best when they are scheduled to arrive at the railway station shortly before the train arrives allowing enough time for commuters to comfortably walk to their train, and on

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2860-621: A top speed of 220 mph (350 km/h), CAHSR trains running along this section would be the fastest in the Americas. From January 2015 to December 2023, a total of $ 11.2 billion had been spent on the IOS – which has 119 miles (192 km) under active construction – and on upgrades to existing rail lines in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles, where Phase 1 is planned to share tracks with conventional passenger trains. Regulatory clearance has been obtained for

2990-428: A total of 776 miles (1,249 km). The project was authorized by a 2008 statewide ballot to connect the state's major urban areas and reduce intercity travel times. Phase 1 targets a nonstop travel time of 2 hours and 40 minutes from San Francisco to Los Angeles, compared to about nine hours on the existing Amtrak San Joaquins . Construction of Phase 1 began in the Central Valley in 2015. Due to limited funding,

3120-540: Is a half-cent countywide sales tax that helps pay for transportation improvements. The city eventually began to obtain lease revenue from commercial tenants but has continued to manage costs at the depot and seek more revenue through events and filming. Two 35-foot-tall (11 m) monument signs were approved that display static directions and center advertising for the transit hub . An 84-foot-tall (26 m) digital billboard facing State Route 57 had been proposed to generate about $ 800,000 annually in advertising revenue. At

3250-549: Is a mezzanine with a small lobby and the concourse bridge for access to the stairs or elevators that take travelers down to the railroad tracks. The building was certified LEED Platinum and was awarded the 2015 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association . Recognizing excellence in the management and administration of public works projects, the cooperative achievements of

3380-514: Is a planned indoor volleyball venue and Angel Stadium is a planned baseball and softball venue. The station is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) from the Arena at Anaheim , the planned indoor volleyball venue. Besides local bus service provided by OCTA and ART, travel service to intercity/international destinations is provided from the complex. Megabus began a bus service between the terminal, Los Angeles, San Jose , Oakland , and San Francisco when

3510-621: Is a publicly funded high-speed rail system being developed in California by the California High-Speed Rail Authority . Phase 1, about 494 miles (795 km) long, is planned to run from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Anaheim via the Central Valley , and is partially funded and under construction. A proposed Phase 2 would extend the system north to Sacramento and south to San Diego , for

3640-724: Is being considered. The existing 4th and King Caltrain station in San Francisco is expected to be the northern terminus of Phase 1 until the future completion of the Downtown Rail Extension (now known as The Portal ) to the Salesforce Transit Center . From San Francisco, the planned route runs south to Gilroy before crossing the Diablo Range eastward over Pacheco Pass into the Central Valley. The route branches north to Merced via

3770-486: Is consulting the Authority in matters leading up to passenger operations, such as ridership forecasts, service scheduling, and operations cost forecasting. Ridership estimates for 2040 based on a 2023 forecast would total about 12.2 million riders annually for a Silicon Valley to Bakersfield service. For the entire Phase 1 system it projected 28.4 million riders annually, more than twice the number of annual passengers on

3900-701: Is expected to feature a connection with the Golden Gate Ferry and service to San Francisco Ferry Building at Larkspur Landing . The Hercules station is to be the first direct Amtrak -to-ferry transit hub in the San Francisco Bay . The Staten Island Railway , while operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , does not have a physical connection to the rest of New York City 's rail network. As such, transfers to Manhattan are facilitated by

4030-431: Is often called "bike and ride". To safeguard against theft or vandalism of parked bicycles at these train, bus, and ferry stations, "bike and ride" transport benefits greatly from secure bicycle parking facilities such as bicycle parking stations being available. Some train, bus, and ferry systems allow commuters to take their bicycles aboard, allowing cyclists to ride at both ends of the commute, though sometimes this

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4160-472: Is particularly of use in areas where trains may travel but automobiles cannot, such as the Channel Tunnel . Another system called NIMPR is designed to transport electric vehicles on high speed trains. A train ferry is a ship designed to carry railway vehicles. While usually used to carry freight vehicles, passenger cars can also be carried. In other places passengers move between passenger cars to

4290-559: Is responsible for the ongoing operating and maintenance costs and planned for the facility to be self-funded. Potential revenue sources anticipated in the planning were advertising, a naming-rights sponsor, and leases from tenant business. During the first years, most of the funding has come from the 2 percent assessment from the resort area hotel guests collected by the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District. Some additional funds have come from Measure M2 which

4420-415: Is restricted to off-peak travel periods: in such cases, folding bicycles may be permitted where regular bicycles are not. In some cities, bicycles are permitted aboard trains and buses. In some cities a public bicycle rental programme allows commuters to take a public bike between the public transport station and a docking station near their origin or destination. The use of "bike and ride" instead of

4550-452: Is still early in the planning stages, and would not be constructed until after the completion of Phase 1. Proposition 1A sets an explicit requirement for a sustained operating speed of at least 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). The Authority plans to operate trains at 220 miles per hour (350 km/h); with a conventional 10% buffer for testing, this requires a top speed of at least 242 mph (389 km/h). To minimize project risks,

4680-490: Is that turnstiles are located on the platforms between rail services in addition to on a separate concourse to allow for direct transfers. Millbrae Intermodal Terminal is also planned to be incorporated into the California High-Speed Rail project as one of two stations between San Francisco and San Jose . Mixed mode commuting combines the benefits of walking , bicycle commuting , or driving with

4810-619: Is the busiest domestic air route in the US, averaging 132 scheduled flights daily. The high-speed rail system may relieve housing pressure in major urban areas, especially the Bay Area, by providing access to cheaper housing in the Central Valley, which would be particularly beneficial for business travelers and hybrid remote workers who only commute a few times a week. While the rail project may incentivize denser housing and job growth around stations, with cities such as Fresno and Bakersfield planning for major real estate investments in their downtowns,

4940-620: Is the crossing of the San Andreas Fault and several parallel, smaller fault zones, where a large earthquake could significantly deform the tracks. To compensate for this, the rail beds and tunnel diameters will be constructed wider at fault crossings to allow for any needed track realignment in the future. The tracks will cross the San Andreas Fault itself above ground. In total, the southern extension from Bakersfield to Los Angeles may require 36 miles of tunnels. In 2018,

5070-645: Is what is often termed "kiss and ride". Rather than drive to the train or bus station and park the commuter is driven to the station by a friend or relative (parent, spouse etc.) The "kiss" refers to the peck on the cheek as the commuter exits the car. Kiss and ride is usually conducted when the train/bus/ferry station is close to home, so that the driver dropping the commuter off has a short journey to and from home. Many large cities link their railway network to their bus network. This enables commuters to get to places that are not serviced directly by rail as they are often considered to be too far for walking. Feeder buses are

5200-768: The Pacific Surfliner . The Orange County Line began service to the station in 1990 as the Orange County Commuter, an Amtrak-operated service between Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano. In 1994, the line became Metrolink's fifth route known as the Orange County Line with the purchase of the railroad right-of-way, Surf Line , from Santa Fe . The Inland Empire–Orange County Line that runs from San Bernardino through Orange County to Oceanside does not stop here but at nearby Anaheim Canyon station . Both Metrolink lines stop at Orange ,

5330-502: The San Joaquins takes about nine hours, a bus transfer is required for part of the route. High-speed rail is intended to be competitive with air travel; while the actual station-to-station time would be slower than flying, reduced waiting and boarding times and fewer security checks would make total travel times competitive, with other potential benefits including passenger comfort and greater reliability. San Francisco–Los Angeles

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5460-665: The Buy America Act . Both qualified bidders have local manufacturing capacities: Alstom in Hornell, New York and Siemens Mobility in Horseheads, New York . The Authority was granted a Buy America-waiver by the FRA for the two prototype trainsets, allowing those to be manufactured abroad. Proposition 1A specifies up to 24 stations to be constructed on the full network. Thirteen stations are planned as part of Phase 1, of which

5590-611: The Central Valley to Los Angeles ; Phase 2 is an extension of that system both to the north from Merced to Sacramento and to the south from Los Angeles via the Inland Empire to San Diego . As of 2024, the High-Speed Rail Authority is targeting completion of the "Initial Operating Segment" (IOS), a 171-mile (275 km)-Central Valley section within the Phase 1 route, with 119 miles (192 km) under active construction. It has not obtained full funding for

5720-411: The Inland Empire and inland parts of San Diego County, with stops at Ontario International Airport and Escondido . One or more additional stations may be built, in either El Monte , West Covina , Pomona , San Bernardino , Corona , March ARB , or Murrieta . If the entire Phase 2 is completed, it would bring the total length of the high-speed rail system to 776 miles (1,249 km). Phase 2

5850-718: The Northeast Corridor Amtrak services (12.1 million) in 2023. Brightline West (formerly Desert Xpress and XpressWest) is a project that has been planning to build a high-speed rail line from Las Vegas, Nevada to Victorville, California – about 90 miles (140 km) northeast of Los Angeles – since 2007. The line is intended to cross the Mojave Desert using the I-15 freeway median for most of its length. The separate High Desert Corridor rail line has been proposed between Victorville to Palmdale, extending

5980-571: The Pacheco Pass ; Oakland –San Jose; and Merced /Stockton–Oakland/San Francisco via the Altamont Pass ). The Northern California sections were to be connected to Southern California on a route serving Fresno, Bakersfield , and Palmdale before reaching Los Angeles. In Southern California, two corridors were specified – Los Angeles– Riverside –San Diego, and Los Angeles–Anaheim– Irvine . The only specific requirement set by Proposition 1A

6110-453: The Toronto streetcar system or with airport shuttle buses which transports to bus, subway and rail connections at Union Station . Several passenger rail systems offer services that allow travelers to bring their automobiles with them. These usually consist of automobile carrying wagons attached to normal passenger trains, but some special trains operate solely to transport automobiles. This

6240-523: The environmental impact statements for 463 miles (745 km) of the 494-mile (795 km) route had been certified, which specifies the alignment from San Francisco to Los Angeles and clears it for detailed engineering design and construction. The remaining segment to be certified is the Los Angeles–Anaheim section. The Merced to San Jose section would cross the Pacheco Pass roughly along

6370-408: The free Staten Island Ferry . In recent years, an increasing emphasis has been placed on designing facilities that make such transfers easier and more seamless. These are intended to help passengers move from one mode (or form) of transportation to another. An intermodal station may service air, rail, and highway transportation for example. In some cases, facilities were merged or transferred into

6500-399: The railroad grade , viaducts, road overpasses and underpasses — including for private citizens — and other structures along the route, but not the track itself. In August 2022, the Authority approved design contracts for the remaining 52 miles (84 km) of the IOS connecting Madera to Merced and Shafter to Bakersfield, with construction contracts expected in 2025-2026. In October 2022,

6630-566: The Amtrak San Joaquins for the Central Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. When the IOS goes into operation, the Amtrak San Joaquins segment currently overlapping with the IOS (Merced to Bakersfield) will be discontinued and replaced by CAHSR service. Passengers will be able to transfer at the future Merced Multi-Modal Transit Station , the northern terminus of the IOS. The remaining service will be expanded under

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6760-640: The Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle areas. A branch of the Southern Pacific Railway was extended to Anaheim in 1875. In 1887, a rail line to San Diego was built through the Town by Santa Fe Railway. By 1921, there were two Southern Pacific depots and one Santa Fe depot. The Pacific Electric Railway was also planning on a line to connect with the community. Eventually these rail services were discontinued but rail service began again when

6890-638: The Authority approved a design contract for the Merced, Fresno, Kings/Tulare and Bakersfield stations. Planning for the Madera station is occurring under a separate agreement with the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority . The construction contract for track and electrical power systems on the IOS is expected in 2024-2025. As of February 2024, Construction Packages 1–3 were more than 70 percent complete and Construction Package 4

7020-413: The Authority changed the IOS to a northern segment between San Jose and Bakersfield, the "Silicon Valley to Central Valley line". As of 2023, the IOS had been determined as the current definition of 171 miles (275 km) from Merced to Bakersfield in the Central Valley, with 119 miles (192 km) under active construction. If additional funding becomes available, the Authority still intends to construct

7150-421: The Authority estimated that the tunneling may cost between $ 26 and $ 45 billion. The high-speed rail system is planned to run entirely on renewable energy. Due to the large energy demand of high-speed trains, the system is being planned to generate much of its own power. Solar arrays and battery backup systems are to be installed at traction power substations along the route; however, they will still be tied into

7280-478: The Authority plans to acquire electric multiple units (EMUs) of service-proven design, for which there are no domestic rolling stock manufacturers. Many specifications are hence similar to those of trainsets being operated in Europe, such as: a lifespan of at least 30 years, the ability to operate two coupled trainsets as a single consist ("double heading"), a capacity of at least 450 seats and eight bicycle spots, and

7410-533: The Bay Area, Central Valley and greater Los Angeles, as well as four maintenance of way facilities spaced throughout the route. The exact siting for these facilities has yet to be determined. As of 2019, both Fresno and Kern Counties had expressed interest in hosting the heavy maintenance facility. Phase 2 would construct two major extensions to the system. The northern extension would stretch 115 miles (185 km) from Merced to Sacramento, with intermediate stops at Modesto and Stockton . It would largely parallel

7540-401: The California power grid, allowing them to share energy as needed. The Authority plans to install solar panels capable of producing 44 megawatts , and batteries to store 124 megawatt hours . The on-site generation of solar power is estimated to cut future electricity costs by 75 percent compared to purchasing it from the state grid, and will keep the system operational if the grid suffers

7670-555: The Central Valley. From Bakersfield, the high-speed rail route crosses the Tehachapi Mountains via Tehachapi Pass to Palmdale in the Mojave Desert . It then tunnels under the San Gabriel Mountains to reach Los Angeles and Anaheim. In the urbanized areas from San Francisco to Gilroy and from Burbank to Anaheim, the Phase 1 route follows existing railroad right-of-ways. In 2012, the Authority adopted

7800-435: The IOS has changed several times in the project's history. In 2012 it was planned to run from Merced through Bakersfield to Burbank (just north of Los Angeles), a distance of about 300 miles (480 km). This would have closed a major gap in California intercity rail services, as the existing San Joaquins terminates at Bakersfield and does not continue on to Los Angeles. In 2016, due to changes in funding and financing plans,

7930-783: The IOS, and no high-speed rail segments outside the IOS have so far been funded. The funding situation is discussed in § Finances and setbacks . Phase 1 of the planned route, about 494 miles (795 km) long, runs from the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in Anaheim, with intermediate stops planned for Millbrae , San Jose , Gilroy , Merced , Madera , Fresno , Kings/Tulare (Hanford) , Bakersfield , Palmdale , Burbank and Los Angeles . An additional station between Los Angeles and Anaheim, at Norwalk or Fullerton ,

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8060-571: The Initial Operating Segment (IOS) as well as a "driving simulator". Included will be services for maintenance for 30 years, a mid-life overhaul, and a variety of support services. In January 2024, the Authority chose Alstom and Siemens Mobility as qualified train suppliers. The Authority released a request for proposals (RFP) in mid-April 2024, with a procurement contract planned for late 2024. The chosen contractor will have to deliver two prototype trainsets for testing by

8190-828: The Las Vegas line to connect with CAHSR and Metrolink. This project is managed by the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA). The High Desert Corridor is in a preliminary planning and project development stage with construction currently being unfunded. The HDC JPA signed two labor agreements in July 2024. After Brightline took over the project in 2018, a separate extension was proposed to run from Victorville and terminate in Rancho Cucamonga, California , where it would connect with Metrolink but not CAHSR. In December 2023,

8320-466: The United States fare integration is often lacking, making passengers "pay extra for the 'privilege' of having a connection". This is largely a non-issue in European cities where all modes of local public transit follow the same ticketing scheme and a ticket for e.g. the metro will be valid on buses or commuter rail. California High-Speed Rail California High-Speed Rail ( CAHSR )

8450-528: The Valley Rail project, providing passengers with continuing transportation north and west to the Bay Area and north towards/to Sacramento. Valley Rail is currently in implementation, and has an estimated completion date in 2030. The ACEforward project is further proposed to improve service in the ACE corridor. The Cross Valley Corridor (CVC) is a proposed transit line connecting Naval Air Station Lemoore and

8580-606: The ability to ride their bicycle to the bus/train/ferry, take the mode of transportation, then ride again to their final destination. These types of racks combined with increased bike infrastructure and bike parking have made bike commuting a frequent topic of discussion by cities and local government. Many cities have extended subway or rail service to major urban airports. This provides travellers with an inexpensive, frequent and reliable way to get to their flights as opposed to driving or being driven, and contending with full up parking, or taking taxis and getting caught in traffic jams on

8710-507: The airport, without passing through customs and immigration control, effectively like having a transit from one flight to another. The airport is well-connected with expressways and an Airport Express train service. A seaport and logistics facilities will be added in the near future. Kansai International Airport is also connected to Kobe Airport with ferries. The Toronto Island ferry connects Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to mainland Toronto , where passengers can connect to

8840-572: The award of $ 3 billion in federal funding via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , concurrent with the $ 3.1 billion funding for CAHSR, enabled the project to advance. Construction of the Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga route began in 2024 and is projected to take approximately four years to construct. Valley Rail is a program to jointly improve rail service on the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) and

8970-448: The beginning or end of the journey. Trains offer quick transit from a suburb into an urban area, where passengers can choose a way to complete the trip. Most transportation modes have always been used intermodally; for example, people have used road or urban railway to an airport or inter-regional railway station. Intermodal transport has existed for about as long as passenger transport itself. People switched from carriages to ferries at

9100-400: The benefits of rapid transit while offsetting some of the major disadvantages of each. The use of a bicycle can, for example, make an (inexpensive compared to a car) 20 mile light-rail or suburban rail journey attractive even if the endpoints of the journey each sit 1 mile out from the stations: the 30 minutes walking time becomes 8 minutes bicycling. As in the example above, location plays

9230-403: The building's power was designed to be generated by solar panels on the parking structures and recycled materials were used in the construction. The complex geometry of the diamond-shaped metal grid that forms the shell is supported by a structural steel frame. This required extensive planning and preparation using building information modeling . Artist Mikyoung Kim was selected to complete

9360-478: The cities Hanford , Visalia , and Porterville with the future Kings-Tulare high-speed rail station . Its route runs east–west for a total of about 80-mile (130 km), perpendicular to the high-speed rail alignment and mostly along existing rail tracks. During a first phase of up to ten years within opening of the IOS, the CVC will be implemented as a coordinated bus service by local transit agencies. In later phases,

9490-614: The city of Anaheim provided a station in 1984 for the Amtrak San Diegan on property on the connections side of the State Route 57 freeway belonging to the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. In October 1986 a new standard design station was constructed about 600 feet (180 m) northwest to a site where Anaheim Stadium was just across the parking lot, appropriately referred to as Anaheim–Stadium . The station

9620-455: The commuters' return journey buses are scheduled to arrive shortly after the train arrives so that the buses are waiting to take the commuters home. If train and bus services are very frequent then this scheduling is unimportant as the commuter will in any case have a very short wait to interchange. All around the world bicycles are used to get to and from train and other public transportation stations; this form of intermodal passenger transport

9750-654: The completion of San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center , the Millbrae Intermodal Terminal in California is the largest intermodal transit center west of the Mississippi which includes direct on-platform connections between BART , the Bay Area's regional rail system, Caltrain , the San Francisco Peninsula's commuter rail, and SamTrans , the regional bus service for San Mateo County . The uniqueness of this transfer facility

9880-579: The day. Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center is served by 19 Metrolink Orange County Line trains (10 northbound and 9 southbound) each weekday, running primarily at peak hours in the peak direction of travel. Weekend service consists of 4 trains (2 in each direction) on both Saturday and Sunday, running in each direction in the morning and evening. Intermodal passenger transport Mixed-mode commuting often centers on one type of rapid transit , such as regional rail , to which low-speed options (i.e. bus , tram , or bicycle ) are appended at

10010-425: The destination are not readily available.) Transport planners often try to encourage automobile commuters to make much of their journey by public transport . One way of doing this is to provide car parking places at train or bus stations where commuters can drive to the station, park their cars and then continue on with their journey on the train or bus: this is often called "park and ride". Similar to park and ride

10140-531: The edge of a river too deep to ford. In the 19th century, people who lived inland switched from train to ship for overseas voyages. Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, New Jersey , was built to let commuters to New York City from New Jersey switch to ferries to cross the Hudson River in order to get to Manhattan . A massive ferry slip , now in ruins, was incorporated into the terminal building. Later, when

10270-426: The end of 2028, and four further trainsets by 2030 for revenue service on the IOS. There is also an option for a further 15 trainsets. In 2023, it was projected that for the full Phase 1 system, 66 trainsets would be needed. Because the trainset purchase is funded by an FRA grant program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , manufacturing and sourcing for the trainsets fall under provisions of

10400-423: The existing San Joaquins route through the Central Valley. In the south, the system would be extended 167 miles (269 km) from Los Angeles to San Diego . Instead of continuing south from Anaheim, it would split off from the Phase 1 route at Los Angeles Union Station and travel east along I-10 before turning south, following an inland route along I-15 or I-215 . This would enable high-speed trains to serve

10530-488: The existing Caltrain commuter rail corridor from San Francisco to San Jose. Work began in 2017 and was completed in September 2024. The corridor from San Jose to Gilroy will also require electrification; as of February 2024, the Authority was still in negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad over proposed alterations to the tracks. Several grade separations and passing tracks have been completed or are planned along

10660-619: The five on the IOS are (partially) funded. The table below lists all Phase 1 stations and their transfer connections: Phase 1 is planned to include several types of service – nonstop trains traveling directly between San Francisco and Los Angeles; express and limited trains making a few intermediate stops at major cities; and local trains making all stops. Proposition 1A requires that the system must be designed for operating headways of five minutes or less (12 trains per hour), and that intermediate stations must be designed so nonstop trains can bypass them without slowing down. In addition, it indicates

10790-512: The following nonstop travel times: vertical padding   Initial Operating Segment (IOS)   Silicon Valley–Central Valley Segment padding-padding-padding-padding In October 2017, the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced that DB E.C.O. North America, a subsidiary of German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB), had been chosen as the early train operator. Its main service

10920-563: The full route connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, which includes the IOS. However, the Authority has not yet received sufficient funding to construct the segments from the IOS westwards to the Bay Area or southwards to Los Angeles, both of which would require tunneling through major mountain passes. As of 2024, the entirety of Phase 1 was projected to cost $ 106.2 billion. Supporters of the project state that it would alleviate air traffic and highway congestion, reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and provide economic benefits by linking

11050-657: The handling of the project by a private company. In 1993, the state created the Intercity High-Speed Rail Commission. In 1996, the California Legislature and Governor Pete Wilson passed the High-Speed Rail Act, which formed the California High-Speed Rail Authority (the "Authority") to plan, design, construct and operate a statewide high-speed rail system. In 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger championed

11180-496: The home) and the destination (e.g. the place of employment) too far to be enjoyable or practical, commute by car or motorcycle to the station may remain practical, as long as the commute from the far end station to the destination is practical by walking, a carry-on cycle, or another rapid transit such as a local or shuttle bus. In general, locations close to major transit such as rail stations carry higher land value and thus higher costs to rent or purchase. A commuter may select

11310-401: The integration of high-speed rail into the statewide system as its primary north-south passenger link. Although the California High-Speed Rail Authority has not indicated completion dates for the full system, the 2023 version of the state rail plan used 2050 for the completion of both Phase 1 and Phase 2. The project is split into two major phases: Phase 1 is to connect from San Francisco via

11440-530: The last year before the new facility opened, the station averaged approximately 500 daily Metrolink boardings and 400 daily Amtrak boardings. There were roughly 224,500 annual Amtrak passengers (arrivals and departures) in 2013. City officials had originally projected that, after the station was rebuilt as the ARTIC, daily ridership would eventually amount to more than 10,330 boardings, and predicted that initial ridership would see nearly 3,000 daily boardings. However,

11570-414: The lengthy route that users need to take to reach the train platforms and the physical distance between the station building and the platforms. Some commuters transferring between bus and train have called the layout "dysfunctional" for pedestrians. Additionally, the transit center's location in the middle of a vast area full of various parking lots has been criticized for being isolated. The city of Anaheim

11700-561: The line will cross Tehachapi Pass, roughly parallelling the Union Pacific Railroad's Mojave Subdivision . Due to its heavy freight traffic and sharp curves (including the famous Tehachapi Loop ), there is no current passenger service through the pass. While the proposed high-speed rail alignment will not include any long tunnels comparable to those in Pacheco Pass, it has nine shorter tunnels and several viaducts more than 200 feet (61 m) high. The maximum grade through

11830-476: The managing agency, contractor, and consultants were highlighted by the award. The building uses a combination of radiant floor and jet diffusers to cool or heat only a 12-to-15-foot (3.7 to 4.6 m)-high area above the floor. The ETFE foil "pillows" maintain a cool temperature in the unconditioned space at the high elevations of the curtain wall when used in conjunction with glass louvers at both ends that open to allow natural air flow when needed. Twenty percent of

11960-578: The most extreme cases, a mixed-mode commuter may opt to car share and pay only a small portion of purchase, fuel, maintenance, and insurance, or to live car-free . These cost benefits are offset by costs of transit, which can vary. A Maryland MTA month pass valid for MTA Light Rail, Metro Subway, and City Bus costs $ 64, while a month pass for the Baltimore to DC MARC costs $ 175.00 and a DC MetroRail 7 day pass costs $ 47 totaling $ 182. In most of Europe de:Verkehrsverbund and mode neutral pricing eliminate

12090-474: The need to have several different tickets for public transit across different modes. Mobility as a service intends to take this a step further, offering one price per trip from door to door, no matter which mode is used for which part of the trip. The effectiveness of a mixed-mode commute can be measured in many ways: speed to destination, convenience, security, environmental impact, and proximity to mass transit are all factors. Because mixed-mode commutes rely on

12220-531: The next stop to the south. An average of 500 Metrolink and 400 Amtrak passengers boarded trains daily in the last year of operation of the previous Anaheim station. The current site was formerly occupied by the Orange County "Katella Yard" with outdated facilities for the county surveyor , the agricultural commissioner, public works transportation, watershed protection, and flood control operations and maintenance. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

12350-675: The nonstop travel time from the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station should be no more than 2 hours and 40 minutes. Including Prop 1A, the project has received about $ 23 billion in combined state and federal funding through the end of 2023. As of February 2024, the entire Phase 1 was projected to cost between $ 89–128 billion, with allowance for future inflation. Proposition 1A specified several corridors for high-speed rail investment. It outlined four corridors in Northern California (Sacramento– Stockton – Fresno ; San Francisco– San Jose –Fresno via

12480-644: The north side of the site and one of the three gates to Angel Stadium can be reached southwesterly through the Douglass Road underpass. The station has direct access to the Santa Ana River Trail and bicycle racks and lockers . This Metrolink Station also links Disneyland Resort through Anaheim Resort Transportation ARTIC Sports Complex Line 15. During the 2028 Summer Olympics , the station will serve spectators traveling to and from Olympic venues located in Anaheim. The adjacent Honda Center

12610-459: The northern Bay Area connection before the southern connection to Los Angeles. Construction on the IOS began with a groundbreaking in Fresno on January 6, 2015. The first 119 miles, stretching from Madera south to Shafter (about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Bakersfield), are being constructed under four design-build contracts (titled "construction packages"). These include constructing

12740-660: The northern and southern parts of the state. Driving or taking an intercity bus between San Francisco and Los Angeles takes six to eight hours. Since the Coast Daylight was discontinued in 1974, there has been no direct rail connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with the closest Amtrak service now in Oakland. The only direct rail service from Oakland to Los Angeles – the Amtrak Coast Starlight – takes eleven hours and runs once daily. While

12870-479: The pass would be 2.8 percent, making it the steepest portion of the Phase 1 route. From Palmdale to Burbank the proposed route crosses the San Gabriel Mountains on an alignment roughly along State Route 14 . It would require the most tunneling of any of the mountain crossings, with four separate tunnels totaling 28 miles (45 km) in length. One of the major challenges along this section

13000-424: The passenger tracks during off-peak hours. The Authority has also funded other projects such as the installation of positive train control systems along the shared commuter rail lines, and upgrades to existing stations and railyards to accommodate both future high-speed rail and other passenger rail services. Construction of the remaining Phase 1 route is still on hold due to budget constraints. As of June 2024,

13130-568: The past with the size, scale and complexity of today's modern airport terminals." Its shape has also been described as reminiscent to airship hangars , driving comparisons to the historically notable structures also located in Orange County. The project received a 2014 American Institute of Architects Technology in Architectural Practice Building Information Modeling Award. The station's physical layout has received criticism due to

13260-729: The planned route will run on dedicated high-speed tracks. As there has never been funding commitment for full construction of Phase 1, the Authority is advancing work in sections. Active construction is undertaken on the "Initial Operating Segment" (IOS), intended to begin carrying passengers along a limited portion of the route before the full Phase 1 is completed. Once this service begins operation, high-speed trains would fully replace Amtrak San Joaquins service south of Merced. San Joaquins passengers continuing to Southern California currently transfer to Amtrak Thruway buses at Bakersfield. This bus connection will remain necessary until Phase 1 of high-speed rail reaches Los Angeles. The scope of

13390-435: The project had been advertised as though 10,000 riders were expected on opening day. Initially, a typical weekday saw about 2,400 transit riders, increasing to 3,900 on days with concerts and/or sporting events at the nearby venues. By 2019, 4,200 to 5,500 riders were passing through on any given day. Amtrak trains had 287,415 boardings and departures that year. In addition, Amtrak Thruway intercity bus services (which connect

13520-402: The project is being built in sections. As of 2024, the state was targeting completion of a 171-mile (275 km) long Initial Operating Segment (IOS) connecting Merced and Bakersfield . The IOS is projected to commence revenue service as a self-contained high-speed rail system between 2030–2033, at a cost of $ 28–35 billion, and will replace current San Joaquins service south of Merced. With

13650-411: The project put the total price tag closer to $ 185.2 million. The main terminal was about $ 68 million of the cost. A conflict between Metrolink and Amtrak over the platform's height so that it could be used by accessible passengers was one of the biggest issues that had to be resolved during the construction. The redesign of the train platform added extra costs along with expenses for rail improvements but

13780-416: The project was within the project budget as there was a $ 6 million contingency fund for unanticipated costs. The tubular steel-framed 67,880-square-foot (6,306 m) building has a compound curved shell that is covered with a 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m) ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roof system. This allows diffuse sunlight to illuminate a major portion of the building's interior. At night,

13910-575: The rail corridor is also heavily used by BNSF freight trains coming from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach , requiring further separation to prevent congestion. As of November 2023, the Authority proposed to build a fourth track on the existing three-track corridor, with two electrified tracks to be used for passenger trains (including high-speed rail) and two non-electrified tracks for freight, in addition to grade separations and crossing safety improvements. Some freight trains may be allowed to use

14040-472: The rail station opened in 2014. Greyhound also began operations the same day at the new center, which is about three miles from their former depot. Tres Estrellas de Oro moved their services to Tijuana and Guadalajara, Mexico , into the station in January 2016. It was planned from the start for ARTIC to act as part of a redevelopment of the surrounding area with transit oriented development . As of 2019,

14170-633: The route from San Francisco to Gilroy, in order to improve track capacity, speed and safety for combined Caltrain/high-speed rail operations. Since many at- grade crossings will remain, other safety improvements such as quad gates are being considered. In Southern California, the Link US project plans to reconfigure Los Angeles Union Station from a terminal to a run-through station, and add two dedicated high-speed rail platforms. The shared Amtrak and Metrolink tracks from Burbank to Anaheim will require electrification. Between Los Angeles and Fullerton ,

14300-557: The route of SR 152 . It would include several tunnels , the longest of which would be 13.5 miles (21.7 km), making it the longest intercity rail tunnel in the US. Engineering challenges along this section include "poor-quality rock formations, faults and shear zones, and potentially high groundwater inflows that can affect tunnel stability." The Authority expects to start design work on this section in 2024, and begin pre-construction work such as land acquisition in about 2026-2028, funds permitting. The Bakersfield–Palmdale section of

14430-441: The sole piece of public art slated for the complex. A dynamic holographic experience was integrated into the grand staircase of the main lobby. Different conditions of time and phenomena transform the atmospheric images. The transit center has been praised for its aesthetics. It has been praised for acting as a civic landmark for the city of Anaheim (being described as perhaps acting as a tourist attraction itself) and for featuring

14560-486: The state's inland regions to coastal cities. Opponents argue that it is too expensive, and that the funds should be spent on other transportation or infrastructure projects. The route choice has been controversial, along with the decision to construct the first high-speed segment in the Central Valley rather than in more heavily populated parts of the state. The project has experienced significant delays and cost overruns caused by management issues, legal challenges, and lack of

14690-531: The state's total emissions from all sectors. In 2023, Caltrans issued the 2023 California State Rail Plan, which is a comprehensive plan to upgrade and modernize the state's intercity passenger and freight rail systems through 2050. Provisions of the plan include increasing the capacity of existing railways, establishing new services, improving service frequencies and train speeds, and integrating ticketing between transit agencies so ticketing through all rail systems can be done statewide. The state rail plan outlines

14820-523: The station to/from eight cities) saw 950 passengers to/from ARTIC in 2019. In 2019, Amtrak handled 242,032 arrivals and departures at the station. All of these were coach and business class tickets (the Pacific Surfliner does not have a first class or sleeper class ). In 2019, the average trip to/from the station was 73 miles (117 km) in distance. 91.8% of all trips at the station were to/from stations less than 100 miles (160 km) from

14950-465: The station was within 25 miles (40 km) of a population of 7,704,578 residents and 50 miles (80 km) of a population of 15,056,614 residents. In 2022, the city council approved OCVibe which will build a parking structure for the station on the other side of Douglass Road as the current parking area is included in the proposed mixed-use entertainment district around the Honda Center. Funding

15080-419: The station, 5.9% were to stations between 100 and 200 miles (320 km) away, and 2.2% were to stations more than 200 miles (320 km) away. In 2019, the average Amtrak fare to/from the station cost $ 25.00, and the average yield per mile (revenue generated per passenger mile) on trips to/from the station was $ 0.347. The following is the top-ten stations which receive the most ridership to/from ARTIC out of

15210-529: The station. Anaheim had originally planned for the sales of naming rights to be a source of revenue. The station was featured in the second season finale of the HBO series True Detective . In the second season of The Morning Show , the station was used as a mock of a train station for the show's Wuhan , China scene during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to its similar design. In 2013,

15340-401: The structure can be illuminated in any color with the 1,354 energy-efficient lights glowing through the air-filled plastic pillows which make up the arched roof. The structure's entrance is a 120-foot-tall (37 m) glass wall and leads into a spacious lobby ticketing counter area. A plaza leads to the thirteen bus bays. The second floor has space for offices and two restaurants. The third level

15470-606: The surrounding area. ARTIC is located in the Platinum Triangle and near the Anaheim Resort , areas of Anaheim which include major points of interest. It is accessible by bicycle from the Santa Ana River Trail and is adjacent to California State Route 57 . The 16-acre (6.5 ha) site is near two freeways: State Route 57 , and Interstate 5 . The Honda Center is across Katella Avenue on

15600-453: The terminal was expected to cost $ 5 million annually but was reduced to $ 3.8 during the first year though various cost savings, including having the city division of conventions, sports and entertainment take over management. Measure M, a sales tax that funds transportation projects, was the main funding source for the construction of ARTIC. The overall $ 120 million construction of ARTIC along with environmental studies and connections aspects of

15730-479: The twenty-eight stations that the Pacific Surfliner connects ARTIC to/from. The following is the top-ten stations which generate the most revenue from trips to/from ARTIC out of the twenty-eight stations that the Pacific Surfliner connects ARTIC to/from. Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center is served by 20 Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains (ten in each direction) evenly spaced throughout

15860-530: The urban policy advocacy group SPUR noted the risk of urban sprawl as a result of increased housing demand in the Central Valley, and that the state should consider mitigating this in its planning approach. Phase 1 of high-speed rail is projected to reduce annual statewide CO2 emissions by about 0.6 million tons by replacing highway trips and flights; however, the Orange County Register has noted this would only account for 0.2 percent of

15990-558: The way to the airport. Many airports now have some mass transit link, including London , Sydney , Munich , Hong Kong , Vancouver , Philadelphia , Cleveland , New York City (JFK) , Delhi , and Chennai . At the Hong Kong International Airport , ferry services to various piers in the Pearl River Delta are provided. Passengers from Guangdong can use these piers to take a flight at

16120-442: The world's first tram to train interchange station . Public transportation systems such as train or metro systems have the most efficient means and highest capacity to transport people around cities. Therefore, mixed-mode commuting in the urban environment is largely dedicated to first getting people onto the train network and once off the train network to their final destination. Although automobiles are conventionally used as

16250-483: Was approved in 2023 for an elevated pedestrian pathway that will include a bridge over Katella Avenue. The ARTIC site is the proposed location of a California High-Speed Rail station. It was the proposed southern terminus of the California–Nevada Interstate Maglev and the eastern terminus of Anaheim Rapid Connection , a proposed streetcar system that would have connected various destinations in

16380-470: Was at 98 percent. The full Merced–Bakersfield line was expected to be complete in 2029, with passenger service starting around 2030–2033. Concurrently with Central Valley construction, the Authority has worked with other California transportation agencies and rail operators to prepare the northern and southern blended segments for high-speed rail operations. In the Bay Area, the electrification of Caltrain will enable electric high-speed trains to run on

16510-553: Was awarded to Clark Construction Group-California, LP. A groundbreaking ceremony for the facility took place in September 2012 and train service began on December 6, 2014. A 30-year lease agreement was approved in January 2013 to allow the Orange County Water District to construct an injection water well and appurtenant facilities on the site. The main terminal was about $ 68 million of the total construction cost of $ 185 million. Operation and maintenance of

16640-419: Was built to a model 75C Amtrak Standard Stations Program design, measuring 81 by 45 feet (25 by 14 m), and designed to accommodate 75 people at a time, with seating for 48. When it was being planned, it was anticipated that it could become among the top-twenty trafficked Amtrak stations in the nation in terms of ridership. The San Diegan moniker was retired on June 1, 2000, when the service became known as

16770-510: Was the lead agency in acquiring the 13.5-acre (5.5 ha) property from the county. On November 21, 2006, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the sale and relocation of their operations to clear the site for the new complex. In July 2012, the city of Anaheim, which already owned 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) of the site, agreed to buy the balance of the property from OCTA for $ 32.5 million as they could not come to terms over

16900-406: Was to complete a link between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and that any high-speed rail routes constructed should follow these corridors. It did not require that all the corridors must be built, indicate the order in which they should be constructed, or specify precise station locations other than in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The planned high-speed rail system would reduce travel times between

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