Oakland

The Center of NorCal's Rail Network

Evening Forum

Image courtesy Flickr User Thomas Hawk

Railroads carrying both freight and passengers crisscross Oakland, but neither are as efficient as they could be. Both of these services could be improved if the right projects are incorporated into the right local plans. Come learn what it will take for Oakland to maintain its role as the cornerstone of Northern California's rail network.

+ Jean Banker / Port of Oakland
+ Jim Allison / Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
+ Jeff Tumlin / Nelson\Nygaard
+ Wayne Short / HDR, Inc.

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