BayRail Alliance
BayRail general meeting
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Downtown ExtensionThe Transbay trainJanuary 6, 2004, San Francisco Examiner Article: “The Transbay train” Transbay train could restore glory Caltrain expansion projects look north and across the bayJanuary 13, 2004, Redwood City Independent Article: “Transbay train could restore glory Caltrain expansion projects look north and across the bay” Nevin: the Transbay Terminator?May 22, 2004, San Mateo County Times Article: “Nevin: the Transbay Terminator?” Courts, cost could derail S.F.'s transport terminalJune 18, 2004, Sacramento Bee Article: “Courts, cost could derail S.F.'s transport terminal” Caltrain DTXThe Caltrain Downtown Extension is part of the San Francisco Transbay Terminal Project.
The plan is to extend Caltrain 1.3 miles through an underground tunnel in San Francisco, to a rebuilt Transbay Terminal near 1st and Mission Streets in the heart of the financial district. The Terminal would connect Caltrain, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and SF Muni, with Caltrain in the basement.  While the downtown extension benefits Caltrain and future California high-speed rail, they are not the lead agencies for the project. Responsibility for managing, planning, and building the Caltrain downtown extension belongs to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. June 24, 2005, The Bond BuyerJune 24, 2005 The Bond Buyer, “Back on Track, for Now: San Francisco Terminal Plan Gets Legal Reprieve” June 23, 1975June 23, 1975: Fourth and Townsend terminal opens in San Francisco, replacing the Mission-style station one block east.
19151915: San Francisco terminal moves to Third and Townsend streets. The station was built to handle crowds for the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
October 1863October 1863: Regular service between San Francisco and Mayfield (now California Ave. in Palo Alto) begins. The San Francisco terminal initially is located at 18th and Valencia Streets. The trip takes two hours. At Mayfield, passengers have to board a stagecoach to get to San Jose.
Newsom wants Transbay Terminal project to pause Time to study funding needed, S.F. mayor saysFebruary 9, 2006, The Examiner Article: “Newsom wants Transbay Terminal project to pause Time to study funding needed, S.F. mayor says” 
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