Sacramento
January 24, 2001 Community Workshop
On January 24, 2001 over 150 people attended the first of two community workshops at the Convention Center to discuss the future of the proposed Sacramento Intermodal Station and surrounding land development program for the southern 37 areas of the Union Pacific Railroad property adjacent to downtown. The objectives for the workshop included:
- Understanding the planning process
- Review of planning issues
- Identifying planning objectives and features
| Planning Purpose and Approach |
| Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives |
| Planning Principles |
| Working Group Members |
| Intermodal Station Area Plan Home Page |
Case Studies
The workshop agenda provided an opportunity to present case studies of LA Union Station and San Francisco's Mission Bay redevelopment project to gain an understanding on how other communities planned for and implemented similar projects. The case studies illustrated examples of how communities provided for their transit user experience, financing, transit operations, economic, preservation, and urban design for their intermodal stations and surrounding districts.
Planning Team Assignments
- The workshop attendees participated as members of 10 planning teams. Each team discussed the following questions:
- What are the most important transit user issues the planning should address?
- What are the key operational issues?
- What are the economic development priorities?
Once each team discussed the issues, they prepared a concept plan for the site. They had to indicate in their plans:
- What are the most important linkages and connections for the Intermodal Facility?
- What types of "places" should be developed in the plan?
- What are the land uses in the plan?
Finally, each team had to review how their concept plan addresses the transit user, operational and economic development issues.
Agreement on Issues
Participants in the workshop agreed on many of the issues and objectives for the planning. The accessibility of transit facilities, connections to the surrounding areas, and safety were key issues that many teams agreed upon.
Connections to the City
Integration of the transit facilities and the 37 acres into the city was a common theme. The teams identified linkages to Old Sacramento, the CBD and Alkali Flat as important features. The use of open space as an integral part of the system of connections was featured in several teams' concepts.
Land Use and Economic Development
Most teams explored mixed-use land use solutions. The teams explored concepts that placed mixed-use residential uses near Alkali Flat and commercial office near the CBD. Some plans included hotels and cultural uses that were to attract "non-transit users" to the district.
Intermodal Station Location
The solutions for transit facilities inspired "spirited" discussions among participants. The teams took four different approaches. The teams:
- Placed the rail platforms next to the existing rail depot;
- Located the platforms south of the Central Shops;
- "Split" the rail platform (indicating they could not agree on a location but were whiling to explore land use and connection concepts); or
- Felt they could not collaborate on a plan that explored a location for transit facilities that did not reflect their personal preference.
Below are pictures of each team's maps, summaries of hand-written notes and verbal presentations from the workshop.
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Team Summaries
Team 1
Key Features:
- Open space connections
- Integrated transportation facilities
- Creates an activity center
Issues:
Transit User
- Safety
- Accessibility
- Multi-modal
Transit Operations
- Flexible
- Feasible
- Operable
- Consistent
Economic Development
- Cultural Resource
- Mixed-use
- Open space/recreation
Solutions:
Transit Users
- Open, well-lighted public spaces, straight platforms
- Roadwaysconnectivitydrop-offs & close open space
- All considered & integrated
Transit Operations
- All service providers technical requirements
- Inter-relationships
Economic Development
- Depot integrated into solution
- Multi-use areas in relation to city
Team 2
Key Features:
- Freight route
- Accessible to the CBD
- No consensus on intermodal location
Issues
Transit User
- Convenience, safe, active
- Connectivity between modes & linkage to other destinations
- Access: bus, bike, ped, (car), taxi
Transit Operations
- Accommodating all modes
- Timing between modes
- Safety
Economic Development
- Preserving Depot
- Housing/hotel/shops
- Connection to K Street, Downtown, Old Sac, etc.
Solutions
Transit Users
- Access, ease
Transit Operations
- Eliminate freight
- New bridge
Economic Development
- Hotel
- Commercial/office
- Housing
Team 3
Key Features:
- Mixed-use district
- Remote parking solution
- 37 acres divided
Issues
Transit User
- From parking to platform
- Accommodate all modes of arrival, i.e., bike, wheelchair users
- Transfer from Amtrak to light rail, etc., ease of transfer
Transit Operations
- Energy efficiency
- Safetylate at night, etc.
- Efficiency (low maintenance)
Economic Development
- Mixed use/occupancy
- Accessfrom other, remote areas (Folsom/Roseville, etc.)
- Inclusive of other options: compatible tenant mix
Solutions
Transit Users
- Tram transit from remote/on outer edge parking areas
- Re-route bus schedules/additional schedules
Transit Operations
Economic Development
Team 4
Key Features:
- Parks and open space
- Safety and security
- Integrated into city
- Operations of transit
Issues
- Transit Users
- Safety & security
- Connectivity/Integration
- Quality Development Facilities (No Amshack!)
Transit Operations
- Adequate Facility: 2000-2020+
- Trackage must work!
- Easily connected to other transportation
Economic Development
- Integrate site as part of the city
- Rethink I-5 on/off ramps in the area
- Active neighborhood/passenger amenities
Solutions
Transit Users
Transit Operations
Economic Development
Team 5
Key Features:
- Pedestrian mobility
- Proximity as destination
- Public spaces
- Split on "place of heritage" or "new depot"
Issues
Transit Users
- Pedestrian priority of mobility
- Closer proximity to destinations
- Public safety/security
Transit Operations
- Accommodate present & future needs
- Not be constricted for future expansion
- Functionality of modes
Economic Development
Solutions
Transit Users
- Pedestrian connections to Downtown, Old Sac
Transit Operations
- Eliminate I-5 ramp
Economic Development
- Arena as major destination
Team 6
Key Features:
- Accessible-compact with downtown
- Gathering place
- Operations work for operators and parking
- Questions freight route
Issues
Transit Users
- Fully accessible, walkable to Downtown
- All modes accessible to each other
Transit Operations
- Parking, balance between freight & passenger
- Accessibility between modes
- Space safety
Economic Development
- Compatibility w/ Downtown
- Attracting non-transit users
Solutions
Transit Users
- What amount of space is required for multi-modal station?
Transit Operations
Economic Development
- How will this be funded?
Team 7
Key Features:
- Accessible transportation
- Land use on UP not currently relevant to transit design
- Maximum multi-modal design
Issues
Transit Users
- Accessible transportation
- Easy transfer, system to system (including airport)
- Shortest distance
- Most modes of transportation in one place
- Efficiency
- Accessibility (slopes)
- Safety
- DNA light rail line
- Parking capacity & rates
- Pleasant, welcoming station, aesthetics
- Gateway to Capitol
Transit Operations
- Long platform for long-haul AMTRAK
- Efficient ticketing including ticket machine
- Thru-way ticketing
- Light rail on straight terminal track
- Circulation/movement
- Separate facility between bus & train
- # of bus berths
- Proximity between light rail and heavy rail
- Proper queuing for buses, taxis & trains
- Enough tracks
- High speed rail accommodation
Economic Development
- Tourist kiosk where can book hotel rooms
- Presentation of station buildings
- Affordable housing
- Transit-based
- Retail & commercial development
- Financial feasibility
- Linkage to State Rail Museum
- Tie w/ central shops & Museum of Technology
- Economic links w/ Downtown
Solutions
Transit Users
- Maximum access plan, see our plan
- Accessible transportation
Transit Operations
- Accessible transportation
Economic Development
- If you build it right they will come!
Team 8
Key Features:
- Moves I Street ramp
- Integration of all transit facilities
- Flexible plan for the future
Issues
Transit Users
- (assume safe)
- Ped close to jobs & other destinations, how far to walk
- Integration to other transportation-buses, light rail, taxi
- Parking facility, food, shops, etc.
Transit Operations
- Expandability-future freight & passenger, high speed
- Flexibility
- Convenience of use (remove I Street), I & J Street pedestrian friendly
- Safe platform access
Economic Development
- Hotel & housing
- Restaurants, shops & hotels
- Heavy on residential
Solutions
Transit Users
Transit Operations
- Remove I Street ramp
Economic Development
Team 9
Key Features:
- Open space
- Permeability
- Maximizes program
Issues
Transit Users
- Connectivity among modes
- Accessible/permeable
- Capacity (parking, transit)/amenities
Transit Operations
- Safety/efficiency
- Capacitycurerent & long term
Economic Development
- Complement adjacent uses
- Market viability
- Cultural amenities
Solutions
Transit Users
- Retail streets & open space for access
- Multiple routes & intersections
- Jammed it all together
Transit Operations
- Safety & efficiency not solved
- Technical issue/
- Too complicated
Economic Development
- Housing near Alkali Flat
- Comm. Close to Downtown
- Lots of Comm.
Team 10
Key Features:
- More modes
- Efficiency and security
- Accessible
- (Possible location for performing arts center)
Issues
Transit Users
- Accessibility + wheelchair access
- All transit
- Safety
- Convenience/efficiency
Transit Operations
- Coordination/efficiency
- Parking/car rental
- Flexibility/growth room
Economic Development
- Complimentary land use
- Mixed-use
- Accessible housing
Solutions
Transit Users
- ADA signageall transit operators share info & let users know, computer for users
- Airport heliport
- Airport shuttle
- Multi-modal busesintercity buses, bikes, pedestrians
- Greyhound, paratransit, Amadoraccessible high speed trains, AMTRAK, intercity buses, taxis, door to door, tour buses, school buses, car rental
Transit Operations
- Site security
- Coordinated planning with parks
- Multi-level parking
- Long-range combined planning promotions, efficiency, safety & accessibility
- Museum
Economic Development
- Museum of old rail station and performance center
- Residential all income, all accessible, housing Public aquatic and fitness center-low cost
- Commercial, residential & hotel authority, joint continuous planning
- Hotels, transit reserved parking only for these users!