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Re: SP Monterey Local memory
Author: Carol L. Voss
Date: 07-21-2008 - 09:58
Jonathan Sapp Wrote:
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> Yes, TAMC doesn't realize reality. There is no
> way that the very small number of potential
> commuters who potentially would be interested in
> taking the train from the peninsula to the Bay
> Area would "pencil out". Even if millions were
> spent on track upgrades on the line and on the
> main from Castroville to Gilroy, it's unlikely
> that they could generate much tourist traffic.
>
> They're concentrating their efforts now on
> extending CalTrain from Gilroy to Salinas, but
> that's also a stretch. There aren't that many Bay
> Area commuters who live in Monterey County.
Au contraire, there are lots and lots of people who live in Salinas, in Gonzales, in Soledad who drive up to Santa Clara county to work. Check the Park and Ride lot in Prunedale and you will be amazed. Many take a bus to Gilroy and then catch the train etc. If anything is feasible and realistic, extending the commute line to Salinas makes sense. However, the hours of operation may be a problem with very early departures and late arrivals which may make for crewing problems as well.
C.
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> Yes, TAMC doesn't realize reality. There is no
> way that the very small number of potential
> commuters who potentially would be interested in
> taking the train from the peninsula to the Bay
> Area would "pencil out". Even if millions were
> spent on track upgrades on the line and on the
> main from Castroville to Gilroy, it's unlikely
> that they could generate much tourist traffic.
>
> They're concentrating their efforts now on
> extending CalTrain from Gilroy to Salinas, but
> that's also a stretch. There aren't that many Bay
> Area commuters who live in Monterey County.
Au contraire, there are lots and lots of people who live in Salinas, in Gonzales, in Soledad who drive up to Santa Clara county to work. Check the Park and Ride lot in Prunedale and you will be amazed. Many take a bus to Gilroy and then catch the train etc. If anything is feasible and realistic, extending the commute line to Salinas makes sense. However, the hours of operation may be a problem with very early departures and late arrivals which may make for crewing problems as well.
C.
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