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Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary ...... 5 1.1 Background ...... 5 1.2 Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement ...... 5 1.3 Access Improvements on the Train ...... 5 1.4 Bicycle Access Improvements at Stations ...... 6 1.5 Funding , Economy, and Environment ...... 6 2 Introduction ...... 7 2.1 Perspectives Forming this Plan ...... 7 3 Background ...... 8 3.1 History of the Service ...... 9 3.2 Stations ...... 10 3.3 Rolling Stock and Train Operations ...... 11 3.4 Motorcoach Operations ...... 12 4 Capitol Corridor’s Bicycle Challenges ...... 12 4.1 Early 2011 Bicycle User Survey ...... 15 4.2 Mode of Access Survey Results ...... 20 4.3 Summary of Bicycle Challenges ...... 20 5 Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement ...... 21 5.1 Encouragement ...... 22 5.1.1 Obtain Folding and Store Them in the Folded Position on the Train ...... 23 5.1.2 Using a Second Bicycle ...... 23 5.1.3 Other Fold-up Devices ...... 23 5.1.4 Use of a Bicycle Locker ...... 24 5.1.5 Change the Boarding Station ...... 24 5.1.6 “Buddy-Up” Bicycle Storage ...... 24 5.1.7 Talking It Out at the Station ...... 24 5.1.8 Call Ahead ...... 24 5.1.9 Quick-Release ...... 25 5.2 Enforcement ...... 25 6 Engineering: On-Train Improvements and Operations ...... 26 6.1 Operational Modifications ...... 26 6.1.1 Reassigned Roomier Train Cars – Short Term [accomplished] ...... 26 6.1.2 “Double Stops” at Berkeley - Short Term [Completed] ...... 27 6.1.3 Modified Equipment Rotation – Short Term [Completed] ...... 27 6.1.4 Conductor Directions/Announcements for Bicycle Storage – Short Term ...... 27 6.2 Physical Modifications on the Trains ...... 27 6.2.1 No Luggage in the Bike Racks Decals – Short Term [Completed] ...... 27 6.2.2 Revised/Updated Side of Car Bicycle Storage Signs – Short/Medium Term ...... 27 6.2.3 Conversion of Cars to add Bike Spaces – Short/Medium Term [in process] ...... 27 6.2.4 Additional Hooks – Medium Term [future project] ...... 28 6.2.5 Added Rolling Stock – Long Term [in process] ...... 28 6.2.6 Dedicated Bicycle Cars - Long Term [future project] ...... 29 7 Engineering: At-Station Bicycle Facilities ...... 29

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7.1 Supporting Bicycle Share Programs ...... 30 7.1.1 What is Bicycle Sharing? ...... 30 7.1.2 Why Is Bicycle Sharing Good for CCJPA? ...... 31 7.1.3 Bicycle Sharing Pricing Options and Management ...... 32 7.1.4 How Would CCJPA Implement Bicycle Sharing? ...... 35 7.1.5 The San Francisco Bay Area Bicycle Sharing Program ...... 36 7.1.6 Bicycle Sharing in the Sacramento Region ...... 37 7.2 Creating a Cohesive and Comprehensive Secure Bicycle Storage System ...... 38 7.2.1 Traditional Bicycle Racks ...... 39 7.2.2 Secured Bicycle Storage System – What Does That Mean? ...... 39 7.2.3 How Can Securely Storing a Bicycle At a Station Really Help? ...... 39 7.2.4 Elements of Secured Bicycle Storage System ...... 40 7.2.5 Pricing Options and Management For Capitol Corridor Stations ...... 44 7.2.6 How Can CCJPA Implement a System-wide Secure Bicycle Storage System? ...... 44 7.2.7 The Secure Bicycle Storage Business Case ...... 45 7.2.8 Marketing and Promoting the Concept ...... 46 7.2.9 Other Secure Storage Possibilities ...... 46 7.2.10 Performance Principles for Secure Bicycle Storage Systems for Capitol Corridor Stations46 7.2.11 An Initial Secure Storage Deployment and Prioritization Plan ...... 48 7.3 Establishing a Folding Bicycle Lease Program ...... 50 7.3.1 Brompton Dock Function ...... 50 7.3.2 CCJPA’s Brompton Dock Business Model ...... 51 7.3.3 Brompton Dock Maintenance ...... 55 7.3.4 Deployment Plan ...... 56 7.3.5 Marketing and Promoting the Concept ...... 57 7.4 At-Station Bicycle Options Complimenting Each Other ...... 58 8 Evaluation ...... 58 8.1 On-Train and At –Station Surveys ...... 58 8.2 At-Stat