At the March 24 meeting of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, the Board will discuss decommissioning the Antioch-Pittsburg San Joaquins Passenger Stop and will instead opt for the new Oakley station.
By late 2025, Antioch residents will have access to the new Oakley station, including dedicated parking.
Prior to this vote, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe is on the agenda (Item 8) who will provide a City of Antioch presentation to the board regarding the Antioch-Pittsburg San Joaquins Passenger Stop.
Here is the staff Report:
Item 9: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Approving the Decommissioning of the Antioch-Pittsburg San Joaquins Passenger Stop
Background:
The San Joaquins service in Antioch–Pittsburg is a quick stop with a platform only and no shelter. The City of Antioch owns and is responsible for maintaining the land and platform, BNSF Railway owns the track.
Between Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018 and FFY2020, SJJPA funded $433,000 towards the following Minor Capital projects in Antioch-Pittsburg:
- Landscaping
- Signage
- Removal of Passenger Shelter
There have been several issues at the Antioch-Pittsburg Passenger Stop which staff has determined justifies decommissioning this passenger stop for the San Joaquins. Below is a list of the larger issues reported and is not an all-inclusive list:
- In September 2019, due to safety concerns with the unhoused population, the passenger shelter was demolished after a homeless individual was found residing on the roof.
- Due to the unhoused population challenges, the previous Antioch City Manager approved the decommissioning of the stop.
- In December 2022, unhoused individuals were camped inside the ADA shelter; Amtrak staff requested they vacate. When staff returned later, the homeless individuals had stolen the wheelchair lift (valued at $11,000). Until the wheelchair lift is replaced, passengers who use a wheelchair must board in either Martinez or Stockton.
- Amtrak onboard staff have been assaulted by passengers boarding in Antioch.
- To reduce fare evasion, the Antioch – Pittsburg stop uses the streetcar method, with only one door opened per train for boarding and deboarding passengers
Timeframe:
The San Joaquins will no longer serve the Antioch station upon the completion and activation of the Oakley station, estimated completion Q3 2024.
Rail Options for Antioch residents:
- Beginning in late 2025, Antioch residents will have access to the new Oakley station, including dedicated parking.
- The county’s Tri Delta Transit also serves the neighborhood, connecting residents to the future Oakley Station and Antioch’s eBART station.
- The eBart system is a ten-minute drive from the Amtrak Antioch station
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting
Friday, March 24, 2023 – 10:00 AM
Robert J. Cabral Station
South Hall Meeting Room
949 East Channel Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Agenda – Click here
- Source – Antioch Police Amtrak Photos
- Downtown Oakley Development Study – click here
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