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Primarily Two Tracks

Caltrain HSR Compatibility Blog

Figure 4 from Caltrain's study, showing several possible locations for new overtake tracks.  Not all would be built.In recent days, the high-speed rail Draft Revised 2012 Business Plan as well as the Caltrain Blended Operations Analysis were released t... »

The Bookend Approach

Caltrain HSR Compatibility Blog

There's a lot of turmoil surrounding the California High-Speed Rail Authority these days.  Some want to forget the whole thing, while most sensible politicians seem to want to re-plan the project to start with the ends rather than the middle, so as to ... »

Peninsula Rail Corridor Census

Caltrain HSR Compatibility Blog

The U.S. Census Bureau provides an astonishing array of fine-grained statistics on population and jobs along the peninsula rail corridor.  When thinking about the future of peninsula rail service, and especially in deciding quantitatively how good a pr... »

Blended Like Oil and Water

Caltrain HSR Compatibility Blog

The Caltrain-HSR blended proposal, initiated by State Senator Simitian, Congresswoman Eshoo and State Representative Gordon to break an impending political impasse on the peninsula rail corridor, has now been evaluated by the HSR Authority's consultant... »

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Want $40? Take Public Transit, or Ride A Bike

Belmont Patch

  The spirit of Earth Day continues as San Mateo County encourages participation in an environmental event going on right now that can make you some quick cash. Catch a Ride! Let's Roll, San Mateo County! follows in the theme of Earth Day and runs in c... »