Regional Rail 2050

A New Station at the Crossroads of the Region

With or without a new Bay Crossing, there is a need to improve rail operations in Jack London Square. With I-980 removed, I-880 can be modified to make room for a parallel rail viaduct, with a new station for both BART and regional rail.

Goal:

Define a location for a station that is compact enough to create a simple connection for passengers between BART trains and regional rail system so the two can function as one. Secondary goal, an easy connection to the Island of Alameda.

Solution:

The video below is a quick overview of this possibility. Detailed drawings will be added in future updates, including the modifications to the BART Wye.

While some might question the elevated alignment, as things like this are often blamed for dividing communities, I-880 has kept creeping gentrification from Jack London Square from entering Chinatown and the Acorn neighborhood. It will be important to provide spacious, well-lit, maintained, and beautiful crossings for pedestrians and cyclists to cross beneath the rail and freeway, seperate from auto and truck traffic. The separation will reduce noise and pollution from the pedestrian crossings, aiding in providing a pleasant environment.