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Introduction
The City of Sacramento has embarked on a venture to design and develop the Sacramento Intermodal Transportation Facility Project (SITF). The facility will be a “state of the art” transportation center in downtown Sacramento that will serve as a regional hub, transfer point, and portal. It will meet the long-term functional and operational needs for passenger rail, light rail, bus services, bicyclists, pedestrians, taxicabs, and automobiles. In addition, other rail operations will be included at the site, including Union Pacific Railroad (UP) freight line service, State Railroad Museum rail car movements, and future high speed rail.
The SITF, which is located between 2nd Street, the railroad tracks, 7th Street, and I Street, is envisioned as a regional destination and gateway to the City. It will integrate retail, commercial and entertainment development, and transportation services. The facility will link the regional and local transportation networks and connect directly with adjacent districts, including the Central Business District, Old Sacramento, the Riverfront, Alkali Flat, and the Railyards. In fact, the SITF is intended to be a catalyst for the newly developing Railyards to the north. The facility is also viewed as a landmark destination and includes the historic Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) depot. The first phase of the SITF will be complete in mid-2004. This phase will identify a preferred concept design, phasing, and implementation. Subsequent phases will include the environmental study and construction.
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