Study Schedule and Status
The schedule presented below presents a simplified illustration of the study flow, which is anticipated to take 18 months to complete. As the study moves forward, a number of Study Advisory Committee Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings, and Public Information Meetings will be held.
Study Status
The following provides a very brief summary of on-going work:
Early 2008:
- Development of base mapping
- Determination of existing conditions:
- Ridership (demand)
- Rail operations
- Environmental overview
- Formation of Study Advisory Committee
- Stakeholder meetings
- Preparation for upcomig passenger and zipcode surveys
- Determination of a "long list" of potential branch line modifications/preliminary alternatives
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Existing Conditions | The conditions of the transportation facilities and the surrounding environment as they currently exist in 2007-2009 |
| Alternatives | Potential modifications that utilize the existing rail and/or roadway corridors and create cost‑effective improvements targeted toward enhancing the attractiveness of transit and reducing the demand for auto use for commuting. |
| Future No-Build Conditions | The condition of the transportation system and surrounding environment 20-25 years into the future assuming no transportation improvements other than normal maintenance and currently programmed improvements are implemented. |