Thursday, April 7, 2016

Construction Milestone


The countdown continues as the Peabody Road overpass nears completion. Tom Martian, Fairfield Public Works Construction Manager said that they expect to be open before the next school year. Peabody Construction is expected to reopen on August 14th. To read more about this construction milestone click here.

Monday, March 21, 2016

A Unique Perspective

The Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station Development is coming along and is planning to reopen Peabody Road this August. The project is expected to relieve traffic and enhance public safety. The Fairfield Website provides a unique, birds-eye view of the project. The latest photos are from January 2016 and show the completed pedestrian underpass. Below is a list by the City of Fairfield and some of the amenities we should expect from the Train Station Project:

• Peabody Road Overpass
• Passenger Platform
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Underpass
• Bus Passenger Plaza and Transfer Area
• Passenger amenities including well-lit and landscaped parking, video surveillance, bike lockers, automated electronic signs with train arrivals and bus and train ticket machines
• Track work to accommodate the platform and improve freight access for the adjoining industrial Park

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

We are 6 Months away from the re-opening of Peabody Road!


Despite the rainy weather the Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station Project is on schedule and is making a lot of progress. There are only 6 months left until the city re-opens Peabody Road! Check out the current construction status here: http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=10643

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Train Station Traffic Jams

We are 11 months away from the reopening of Peabody Road. With schools back in session, commuters are getting frustrated with the traffic jams occurring during peak hours. 

Although the bumper to bumper traffic seems problematic right now, we have a lot to look forward to once the construction project is over. The Train Station Specific Plan is made up of 3,000 acres and is shared by multiple owners, all of whom have planned development for the area. The Villages Community was permitted 1,860 units, recreational parks, and a shopping center at Air Base Parkway. The Hawthorne Mill Development will provide a diverse community consisting of commercial and recreational amenities. Hawthorne Mill, the larger subdivision, will include hundreds of family lots, retail/residential parcels, and recreational space that will include parks, trails and other public uses. Cooper’s Landing, the second subdivision, will be made up of about 100 family homes ranging in size. Once the construction issue is over, we can look forward to improved transportation and economic growth.  Read the Daily Republic’s full article here.  

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The First Day of the 2015-16 School Year Starts Tomorrow!

Students are gearing up for the new school year and  Travis Unified School District’s Transportation Department has created a Busing Plan to help alleviate some of the traffic due to Peabody Road's closure. School district buses will have exclusive access to a controlled bypass road around the construction site on Peabody. The department is encouraging students to use these buses to commute and has started a campaign to help support low busing fees, ensuring that there are enough vehicles for transporting students and upgrading bus monitoring systems. Vanden High School will be accommodating students by offering them the option of an early or later school schedule.
The Following Schools that will be directly affected are:
·         Vanden High School
·         Travis Education Center (TEC) High School
·         Travis Community Day School
·         Golden West Middle School
To view school schedules and to read more about the Bus Plan visit the Travis Unified School District Transportation page here.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Approval of the Solano Rail Facilities Plan




On July 8th, Solano Transportation Authority approved the 2015 Solano Rail Facilities Plan.  The plan was previously delayed due to complaints from the public not being able to review the plan. Recommendations for the plan include safety, passenger facilities and the adaptation rising sea levels.  To read more about Solano's Rail Facilities Plan Read the article here.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Construction Continues


As of June 11, 2015 construction on the Fairfield/Vacaville train station continues. Crews have replaced the old drainage system along Cement Hill with new culverts. The old drainage pipes were nearing the end of their service life and the new pipes will be a big improvement for the future. Contractors started working on the South Portal which will include stairs and an ADA ramp for the underpass. In addition, city contractors have been working on grading activities regarding the railroad tracks Union Pacific Railroads plans to install. To read more visit the City of California Website.