BayRail Alliance

1994-95 — Kiesling’s downtown SF extension alternative nearly eliminated when SF Board of Supervisors approves studies for project. Over a year later, a variant of Kiesling’s plan is found to be the only feasible option. Many Caltrain improvements are put on hold while BART-SFO extension plan moves forward. PR2000 fights proposed JPB ordinance to limit free speech at stations.

1993 — PR2000 member Michael Kiesling re-invigorates Caltrain SF extension with his affordable proposal to tunnel the line to the Transbay Terminal. The PCJPB purchases the rights to Kiesling's "Emperor Norton" proposal for the nominal sum of $10.

1991 — PR2000 (later known as BayRail Alliance) successfully fights California Transportation Commission to release Prop. 116 funds for right-of-way purchase from SP. Purchase later includes Dumbarton line, and trackage rights to Gilroy. CTC releases funds on condition that train service increase to 60 trains per weekday and a stronger local agency is created to run the service.

1990 — PR2000 (later known as BayRail Alliance) campaigns with TRAC and PCL to pass Proposition 116, a $1.9 billion bond measure for rail projects, including soon-to-begin Capitol Corridor trains, Caltrain right-of-way purchase. PR2000 wins MTC Award of Merit for its role in the campaign.

1988 — Regional rail agreement settles squabble among transit agencies and officials over which projects to build. Agreement includes Caltrain SF extension opposed by East Bay. San Mateo County voters approve funding to build it and to purchase Peninsula right-of-way. Caltrans initiates study for project. Regional rail agreement settles squabble among transit agencies and officials over which projects to build. Agreement includes Caltrain SF extension opposed by East Bay. San Mateo County voters approve funding to build it and to purchase Peninsula right-of-way. Caltrans initiates study for project.

1986 — PR2000 fights a proposal to move SF Caltrain terminal further from downtown to make room for Mission Bay development. This threat would persist for several years.

1980: Caltrans takes over financial and administrative responsibilities for Southern Pacific’s 47-mile, 44-train per weekday Peninsula Commute Service.

April 6, 2002, San Jose Mercury News

“Caltrain trips will cost a little more  Other agencies consider changes to offset budget woes”

June 7, 2002, Palo Alto Daily News

Article: Caltrain budget stalled; It's BART vs. Caltrain”

June 11, 2002, San Mateo Independent

Article: “Caltrain out of joint over track electrification  Santa Clara may not come up with money for its share”