5th Annual California Passenger Rail Summit
2017
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017
April 18, 2017
On behalf of the Host Committee we welcome you to the 2017 California Passenger Rail Summit!
Over the next two days, you can look forward to participating in thought-provoking panel discussions and
learning about innovative resources and technology, as well as developing professional connections with
colleagues in the passenger rail industry.
Since our first summit, we can truly see that passenger rail services are starting to bear the fruit of the harvest
thanks to prior investments. Collectively, California agencies are introducting new locomotives into revenue
service, constructing new stations, and extending train service in conjunction with added frequencies to meet
growing demand.
This year’s summit will provide a platform for you to:
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Exchange best practices throughout our network of peers in the industry
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Catalyze job creation and economic growth
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Invest in sustainable resources to promote healthy communities
During the conference, you will hear from officials at the California State Transportation Agency, California
High-Speed Rail Authority, and passenger rail providers who are at the forefront to deliver high quality
passenger rail service to Californians.
Thank you for being a part of this year’s summit!
2017
David Kutrosky
Robert Manning
Conference Co-Chair
Conference Co-Chair
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SMART Permitting
Capitol Corridor NEPA/CEQA
Peninsula Corridor Electrification CEQA
LOSSAN South NEPA/CEQA
CA High-Speed Rail Environmental Support
Coachella Valley - San Gorgonio Pass NEPA/CEQA
Lone Hill to White Double-Track NEPA/CEQA
Brighton to Roxford Double-Track NEPA/CEQA
Caltrans Seacliff Rail Sidings NEPA/CEQA
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PROGRAM AGENDA - TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017
Sacramento County Administration Building: 700 H St, Board Chambers, Sacramento, CA 95814
11:30am – 1:00pm
Registration Opens
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
Various Locations
1:00 – 3:30pm
Technical Tours
Siemens Rolling Stock Manufacturing Facility
Registered attendees will take a shuttle from the Sacramento County Administration Building, departing
at 1pm on I Street, to the Siemens facility. Be sure to bring your safety shoes and please be punctual. Late
arrivals cannot be accommodated. Shuttle service will be provided to bring you back in time for the start
of the Summit at 4pm.
Established in the 1980s, Siemens manufactures a large variety of rolling stock vehicles at its
Sacramento plant. From light rail vehicles, streetcars, single-level coaches to electric and dieselelectric locomotives. The plant includes car shell and truck production, subassembly, final assembly,
commissioning and testing. Currently in production are streetcars for San Francisco, light rail vehicles for
Calgary, complete intercity train sets for the Florida Brightline service and diesel-electric locomotives for
intercity passenger rail services in California, the Pacific Northwest, and Midwest states. (Please note that
for confidentiality and competitive reasons, rolling stock manufacturers will not be able to participate in
the Siemens Sacramento factory tour.)
Sacramento Valley Station
Registered attendees will convene at the Sacramento County Administration Building and walk a short
distance to the Sacramento Valley Station.
The tour of the Sacramento Valley Station will provide an overview of the three phases of
improvements completed and planned for the site. The tour will begin with the completed $70-million
Phase 1 Track Relocation and New Passenger Platforms and the northern edge of the site. The Phase 2
Restoration of the historic station will focus on the rehabilitation of the station programmatically, historically,
and the sustainable design practices in the design. The tour will include the Main Waiting Room restoration,
provisions for ground floor retail in the former baggage area, second floor lease area, and the third floor
roof deck. From the roof deck, a brief overview of the Phase 3 Site Master Plan, now in progress, will be
summarized and a Q/A session will conclude the tour.
California State Railroad Museum
Visit the crown jewel of railroad history and take in the sights at the California State Railroad Museum on a
self-guided tour of the facility, which is a short walk from the Sacramento County Administration Building.
Experience the feats of engineering and ingenuity that have kept the Golden State connected for nearly
200 years – from immaculately restored engines and cars to exciting events and exhibits that bring the
railroad to life. Exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from social issues to displays of railroad artwork
intended to promote California and the West as a tourism destination.
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PROGRAM AGENDA - TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017
Sacramento County Administration Building: 700 H St, Board Chambers, Sacramento, CA 95814
4:00 – 4:30pm
Opening Remarks
Introduction: The Honorable Lucas Frerichs, Chair, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
Welcome: The Honorable Brian Kelly, Secretary, California State Transportation Authority
4:30 – 5:30pm CEO
Round Table
Farhad Mansourian, General Manager, SMART
Jennifer Bergener, Managing Director, LOSSAN Joint Powers Authority
Stacey Mortensen, Executive Director, Altamont Corridor Express
Whitney O’Neill, Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Metrolink
Moderator: Don Sepulveda, Vice President, Rail and Transit Practice Lead in the West Region
California State Railroad Museum:125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
6:00 – 9:00pm
Evening Reception
Dinner and Networking
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PROGRAM AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017
Sacramento County Administration Building: 700 H St, Board Chambers, Sacramento, CA 95814
8:00 – 8:30am
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00am
Kick-Off Session
Joe McHugh, Vice President, State Supported Services Business Development, Amtrak
9:00 – 10:00am
Sustainability Programs
Sacramento Area Bikeshare
Sam Shelton, Senior Planner, Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Renewable Diesel Benefits
Floyd Vergara, Chief - Industrial Strategies Division, California Air Resources Board
Shared Transportation Mobility
Kristen Pawling, Los Angeles Urban Solutions Coordinator, Natural Resources Defense Council
Moderator: Jim Allison Manager of Planning, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
10:15 – 11:15am
California High Speed Rail Update #1 – Bookend Investments
Richard Clarke, Chief Program Management Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority.
Jim Hartnett, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Caltrain
Moderator: Chad Edison, Department Secretary for Transportation,
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PROGRAM AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017
Sacramento County Administration Building: 700 H St, Board Chambers, Sacramento, CA 95814
11:15am – 12:15pm
New Passenger Rail Vehicles
Dave Ward, ‎Vice President, Locomotives North America, Siemens
Joshua Coran, Director of Operations, Talgo
Rick Tripoli, Director of Equipment, Metrolink
Moderator: Richard Phelps, Vice President, Customer Relations, Railplan
12:15 – 1:15pm
Lunch
1:30 – 2:30pm
Tourism
Natalie Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, Visit Oakland
Jennifer Walker, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Visit Santa Barbara
Moderator: Sonya Bradley, Chief Marketing Officer, Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau
2:30 – 3:30pm
California High Speed Rail Update #2 – Project Status Report
Jeff Morales, Chief Executive Officer, California High Speed Rail Authority
Moderator: David Kutrosky, Managing Director, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
3:30 – 3:45pm
Closing Remarks
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Supporting Organizations
 Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
 RailPAC
 Amtrak
 Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC)
 Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
 Coachella Valley Assocation of
Governments (CVAG)
 Coast Rail Coordinating Council
 Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transporation Authority (METRO)
 San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG)
 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
(SLOCOG)
 LOSSAN
 Southern California Assocation of
Governments (SCAG)
 Metrolink
 Southwest Rail Passenger Association
 National Association of Railroad
Passengers
 Sunline Transit Agency
 Trainweb.com