At the September 28, 2008 “presentation to the City Council, Calthorpe Associates principal Peter Calthorpe suggested that PRT might solve any traffic woes that SunCal’s plans to build 6,000 housing units might bring to Alameda. The PRT would run on an elevated track from Alameda Point and connect commuters to Jack London Square across the Oakland Estuary. See the Alameda Sun article for further details.
A system sketch of the proposed Alameda Point PRT network (Orange-Red: 13 miles guideway, 17 stations, 65' Rail Lift Bridge Crossing).
In addition to providing a congestion free mode of transport, ULTra PRT makes carpooling and other transit more effective by solving the “last mile problem.” PRT also enables longer bike commutes and shopping trips, offering added flexibility to both residents and visitors.
Routes
For Alameda Point, PRT will create a very efficient transit village, providing fast, car-free access to multiple destinations along the Red and Orange routes:
- Fruitvale BART
- Downtown/Park Street shopping
- Marina Village jobs
- College of Alameda and Rapid Bus transfer
- Alameda Point 53-acre Sports Complex
- Alameda Point National Wildlife Refuge
- Bridgeside Shopping Center
- Alameda Point cafes and parks
- Fruitvale Shopping Center
Additional Alameda stations may also be created along the Purple route. The Blue route could ultimately link to Downtown Oakland, Oakland Chinatown, and Jack London Square, or to Lake Merritt BART.
A look at the Fruitvale Rail Lift Bridge: http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/13611/view/?service=1