NOTICE
Construction, Installation and Maintenance: September
30 to October 6, 2017
Please note, information reported below is subject
to change without notice. If you are a member of the media, please call
650.508.7927 to confirm any information below. For all other inquiries, please
call the Construction Outreach Hotline at 650.508.7726.
Construction
San Carlos Transit Center Project
Night/Weekend Work
There is no night or
weekend work scheduled at the San Carlos Transit Center Project.
Weekday Work
Monday, October 2 to October 6, crews
will continue parking lot improvements, including curb and gutter work along El
Camino Real. Neighbors may experience construction noise and traffic during
this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. El Camino Real traffic may also
be reduced to one lane during construction activities.
Some parking spaces in the Caltrain parking
lot and along the eastside of El Camino between Cherry and Arroyo have been permanently
removed as part of the project. Caltrain customers are encouraged to park at
the Belmont Caltrain Station during construction.
Background
The San Carlos
Multi-Modal Transit Center Project (Transit Center) is located on the west side
of the railroad corridor at the site of the existing San Carlos Caltrain
Station. The Transit Center project consists of transforming the existing San
Carlos Caltrain Station parking lot into a multi-modal transit center that will
better serve the community by improving safety and accessibility between
SamTrans fixed route bus services, Caltrain commuter rail services, local
shuttles, pedestrians and bicyclists. For more information on the project,
please visit www.samtrans.com/sctc.
The Transit Center project is part of the
larger mixed-use transit-oriented development, the San Carlos Transit Village,
which is a joint development between SamTrans and Prometheus Real Estate
Group. For information about the San
Carlos Transit Village Project visit: http://cityofsancarlos.org/planning/projects/san_carlos_transit_village/default.asp
25th
Avenue Grade Separation Project
Night/Weekend Work
None.
Weekday Work
Beginning Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6, crews will
install a fence at the 25th Avenue and Delaware to prepare site for
storage of equipment and materials.
Background
Caltrain, in
cooperation with the City of San Mateo, will raise the tracks and slightly
lower the road (grade separate) at E. 25th Avenue in San Mateo. This will
improve safety for both motorists and pedestrians, and it will reduce local
traffic congestion in San Mateo. In addition, the project will create new east-west street
connections at 28th and 31st Avenues; and as part of the project improvements,
Caltrain will build a new elevated Hillsdale Station with updated amenities at
E. 28th Avenue. Construction is
expected to be complete in early 2020. In order to maintain regular train
service, some activities will be conducted during nights and weekends, outside
of normal train service hours. Neighbors may experience construction noise and
light during these times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information on the 25th Avenue Grade
Separation Project, please visit www.caltrain.com/25thgs.
For questions about the project, please call the Caltrain Construction Hotline
at 650.508.7726 or email smgradesep@caltrain.com.
Los Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project Weekly Update
Night/Weekend Work
As part of the Los Gatos Creek
Bridge Project, there is night work scheduled on Friday, September 29 through Friday,
October 6. Crews will
continue to backfill abutment with soil and perform work on storm drain bypass.
Thursday, October 5 through Tuesday, October 10, crews will install the precast
bridge girders.
Residents will hear
on-track equipment and construction activities during these nights. Crews will mobilize equipment on site in preparation of
the precast girder installment. Crews will also continue installation of tail
track turnout. To limit the impact to railroad operations, these activities
must be conducted at night or on the weekend when there is limited or no train
service.
Additional night work will be required throughout the project.
During the night and weekend work, neighbors will hear
additional noises from heavy machinery and from equipment backup alarms. In
addition, generators will be used for night time activities to power portable
light towers. Caltrain will implement noise mitigation measures for residents
directly adjacent to the project site. We apologize for any inconvenience these
activities may cause.
Weekday
Work
Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 6, crews will perform rebar, form and
concrete work on the bridge backwall and abutment.
Background
Caltrain,
in cooperation with the City of San Jose, is preparing to replace the railroad
bridge crossing at Los Gatos Creek in San Jose. The current bridge was
built in 1935, and in order to maintain safe rail operations and meet current
seismic safety standards, the bridge must be replaced. The project will also
include installation of a tail track south of the San Jose Diridon station. The
tail track will provide improved operations at the station and minimize
system-wide delays. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2018.
In order to maintain regular train service, some
activities will be conducted during nights and weekends, outside of normal
train service hours. Neighbors may experience construction noise and light
during these times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information on the Los
Gatos Creek Bridge Replacement Project, please visit www.caltrain.com/losgatos. For questions about the project, please call the Caltrain Construction
Hotline at 650.508.7726 or email lgcbridge@caltrain.com.
Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project
The
Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP) is a key component of the
Caltrain Modernization program. The PCEP would electrify the Caltrain Corridor
from San Francisco’s 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien
Caltrain Station.
The primary purpose
of the Project is to improve Caltrain system performance, reduce long-term
environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An electrified Caltrain system would better
address Peninsula commuters’ vision of increased service and improved
travel times in an environmentally friendly and reliable way. This
also is expected to help accommodate increase system ridership through improved
system operations.
San Francisco
No work
anticipated.
Brisbane
No work
anticipated.
South San Francisco
Parking
spaces #46 to 74 at the South San Francisco Station will be blocked off to
accommodate staging of material and equipment for the construction of the
Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project. No Parking signage will be placed
in the designated area that will be closed off to traffic. Night work hours will be 7
p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the field
team will work as quietly as possible.
During
night work hours at the South San Francisco station all passengers will board
and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate
which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project
hotline at 650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
San Bruno
October
2 through October 8, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night to
locate underground utilities and install pole foundations. Day
work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night work hours will be 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize
for any inconvenience this may cause and the field team will work as quietly as
possible.
During
night work hours at the San Bruno station all passengers will board and
de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which
platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project
hotline at 650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
Millbrae
October
2 through October 8, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night to
prune and remove trees along the project route and locate and move underground
utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night work
hours will be 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During
work hours at the Millbrae station all passengers will board and de-board from
the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to
use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project hotline at
650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
Burlingame
October
2 through October 8, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night to
prune and remove trees along the project route and locate and move underground
utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night work
hours will be 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During
work hours at the Burlingame station all passengers will board and de-board
from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform
to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project hotline at
650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
San Mateo
October
2 through October 8, Caltrain will be doing work during the day and night to
prune and remove trees along the project route and locate underground
utilities. Day work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night work
hours will be 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause and the field team will work as quietly as possible.
During
work hours at the San Mateo station all passengers will board and de-board from
the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to
use. If you have any questions, feel free to call the project hotline at
650-399-9659 or toll-free at 855-463-4373.
Belmont
No work
anticipated.
San Carlos
No work
anticipated.
Redwood City
No work
anticipated.
Unincorporated San
Mateo County
No work
anticipated.
Atherton
No work
anticipated.
Menlo Park
No
work anticipated.
Palo Alto
No
work anticipated.
Mountain View
No
work anticipated.
Sunnyvale
Not work
anticipated.
Santa
Clara
No work
anticipated.
San Jose
No work
anticipated.
For more information, please call the dedicated outreach line at
650.508.6499; visit the website at www.caltrain.com/PCEP or email calmod@caltrain.com.
Maintenance
Caltrain will perform routine maintenance at several locations next week. To
avoid disruptions to service, the work will mainly take place Saturday through
Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. For more information about this type of work,
click here,
or call 650.508.7726.
San Francisco to
San Jose
Saturday, September
30 to Friday, October 6, crews will pressure wash and perform janitorial work
at Caltrain stations between the San Francisco and Tamien stations.
Monday, October 2
to Friday, October 6, crews will weld and grind rail at various locations
between the San Francisco and Tamien stations. The welding crew uses air
compressors, gas-powered generators, small power tools, electric-arc welders
and propane heaters. Neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this
time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
South San Francisco
Monday, October 2
to Friday, October 6, crews will move rail near the South San Francisco
Station. Neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this time. Crews
will work as quietly as possible.
Menlo Park to Palo Alto
Monday, October 2
to Friday, October 6, crews will replace ties between the Menlo Park and
Atherton stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled
machines to replace cross ties, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise
during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
Palo Alto to Sunnyvale
Monday, October 2
to Friday, October 6, crews will resurface rail between the California Avenue
and Sunnyvale stations. Resurfacing corrects the alignment of uneven rails to
make them smooth, minimizing the jerks and bumps experienced by passengers and
reducing the mechanical strain on the rails. Neighbors may experience
maintenance noise during this time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.
Santa Clara to San Jose
Monday, October 2
to Friday, October 6, crews will replace ties between the Santa Clara and Tamien
stations. Caltrain uses several different on-track, self-propelled machines to
replace cross ties, and neighbors may experience maintenance noise during this
time. Crews will work as quietly as possible.