u/maxthe_m8

Image 1 — The Plan: Create a 1 mile long, 3 station, light rail system in rural Contra Costa County, raising the county's total number of rail stations to 15. Contra Costa will become an Urban Transit County, instantly eligible for SB79.

Image 2 — The Plan: Create a 1 mile long, 3 station, light rail system in rural Contra Costa County, raising the county's total number of rail stations to 15. Contra Costa will become an Urban Transit County, instantly eligible for SB79.

Image 3 — The Plan: Create a 1 mile long, 3 station, light rail system in rural Contra Costa County, raising the county's total number of rail stations to 15. Contra Costa will become an Urban Transit County, instantly eligible for SB79.

The Plan: Create a 1 mile long, 3 station, light rail system in rural Contra Costa County, raising the county's total number of rail stations to 15. Contra Costa will become an Urban Transit County, instantly eligible for SB79.

As some may know, the SB79 bill only applies to stations in counties that are designated as "Urban Transit Counties". To qualify for this status, a county must have at least 15 transit stations. Unfortunately, Contra Costa County barely misses the mark at 12. I'm sure we would all love to see a BART extension to Oakley/Brentwood, or a new spur going to Danville/San Ramon, but until then quickest and easiest way to get Contra Costa's stations SB79 eligible is the plan I lay before you.

In the rural, far eastern part of the county, there is a great opportunity for a new 1 mile light rail system. I've yet to run the ridership projections, but I wouldn't expect it to become a bustling service.

u/maxthe_m8 — 13 days ago