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.
Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station Development
Thursday, April 7, 2016
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
• 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
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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.
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