ACE Extension Lathrop to Ceres/Merced

Document Description: Note: Per Lead Agency - Final Environmental Impact Report, which includes responses to all public comments received, has been posted to the ACE website and is available here: http://www.acerail.com/About/Projects-Initiatives/Current/ACE-Extension-Lathrop-to-Ceres-Merced/Draft-Environmental-Impact-Report To enhance intercity and commuter rail service and to promote greater transit connectivity between the Central Valley and the Bay Area, SJRRC is proposing to expand ACE service to Ceres and Merced. The ACE Extension contains both Phase I and Phase II improvements that are analyzed in the EIR. Phase I improvements would support the ACE service extension to Ceres possibly as soon as 2020, no later than 2023. Phase II improvements would support the ACE service extension to Merced, with service commencing as soon as 2025.

Contact Information: Kevin Sheridan
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
949 E. Channel Street
Stockton, CA 95202
1-800-411-7245

Development Type: Transportation:Other (commuter and intercity rail)
Local Action: Other Action Use Permit Other Action: transit, encroach
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Sewer Capacity Septic System Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Aesthetic/Visual