![An animated GIF that shows the two design alternatives for SR-84 intermodal bus facility. It has moving cars, moving busses, and changes of where the bus platforms are located per alternative design 1 and design 2. It is on a loop.](./assets/images/animations/SR84_header_v4.gif)
![An animated GIF that shows the two design alternatives for SR-84 intermodal bus facility. It has moving cars, moving busses, and changes of where the bus platforms are located per alternative design 1 and design 2. It is on a loop.](./assets/images/animations/SR84_header_v4.gif)
SR-84 Intermodal Bus Facility
The State Route 84 (SR-84) Intermodal Bus Facility Project is proposed by Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The bus facility would enhance Transbay bus and shuttle service connections from Alameda County to the counties on the San Francisco Peninsula and build upon other regional transit efforts that promote and encourage multimodal access and connectivity.
Overview
The SR-84 Intermodal Bus Facility Project’s (the Project) proposed location is on SR-84 adjacent to the existing Ardenwood Park & Ride, on the border between Fremont and Newark. The Project is being designed to:
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Connect transit and private employer shuttle services with future improvements at the Ardenwood Park & Ride
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Allow buses and shuttles to pick-up and drop-off passengers at an elevated highway level for improved operational efficiency
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Create a more direct route at the Ardenwood Park & Ride entrance/exit to reduce congestion and travel time
Caltrans is the lead agency for California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) compliance. Visit the Environmental page for more details. CCJPA is the sponsor agency of the Project.
![This is a map that shows the project area in relation to the broader areas of The San Mateo Bridge, Union City, Fremont, Newark, and East Palo Alto. The project area is shown with a star symbol on the eastern part of the Dumbarton Bridge.](./assets/images/maps/SR84_website_map_inset_v5@4x-100.jpg)
Project Benefits
Connecting public transit and private employee shuttle services with future transit improvements like the Capitol Corridor South Bay Connect Project at Ardenwood Park & Ride will deliver the following benefits:
![stop watch animation](./assets/images/animations/TravelTime_bg_1x.gif)
Improve Access, Reliability & Travel Times for Regional Buses
![car to bus animation](./assets/images/animations/ModeShift_bg_1x.gif)
Encourage the Shift from Car to Bus & Rail
![stop watch animation](./assets/images/animations/Improve_Connectivity_bg_1x.gif)
Promote & Improve Multimodal Transbay Connectivity in the Area
Linking Alameda County to Peninsula Counties with Improved Transbay Connectivity
Project Area Map
Facility Design
Two design alternatives are being studied for the SR-84 Intermodal Bus Facility:
1 Alternative 1 Median Bus Stop
This design option would have both the east and westbound buses/shuttles stop at a median platform between the existing SR-84 travel lanes. From this platform in the median, passengers would access the Ardenwood Park & Ride (and future Ardenwood train station) via an elevator or stairs to a pedestrian path below SR-84.
![A Birds Eye View animated GIF shows east and westbound buses/shuttles stopping at a median platform between the existing SR-84 travel lanes. This is called Alternative 1 Median Bus Stop.](./assets/images/animations/SR84_Alt1_v3.gif)
![This cross-section schematic shows features and measurements of the proposed Alternative 1. The distance from the elevator to the platform (125 feet), Ardenwood rail platform and the height from the rail to the platform (23 feet and 8 inches), the fenced pathway to rail platform along the tracks, proposed stairs and elevator to the West and Eastbound bus/shuttle platforms.](./assets/images/renderings/SR84-CirculationGraphics-01122024-Alt_1-Cross-Section.png)
![Profile View](./assets/images/renderings/SR84-CirculationGraphics-01122024-Alt_1-Profile.png)
2 Alternative 2 Split Bus Stop
This design option would have westbound buses utilize a platform on the outside shoulder of SR-84, and eastbound buses utilize a platform in the median. Passengers would still access the Ardenwood Park & Ride (and future Ardenwood train station) via an elevator or stairs to a pedestrian path below SR-84. However, in this option, there would be separate elevator/stairs for the westbound and eastbound platforms.
![A Birds Eye View GIF shows westbound buses using a platform on the shoulder of SR-84, and eastbound buses using a platform in the median. This is called Alternative 2 Split Bus Stop.](./assets/images/animations/SR84_Alt2_v4.gif)
![This cross-section schematic shows features and measurements of the proposed Alternative 2. The distance from eastbound buses to the platform (86 feet) and then from the platform to rail (47 inches). On the left it shows a westbound bus platform , and the proposed stairs and elevator that riders can use. On the right, it shows the eastbound bus platform, and the proposed stairs and elevator. It shows the Ardenwood rail platform and the height from the rail to the platform (23 feet and 8 inches), the fenced pathway to rail platform along the tracks.](./assets/images/renderings/SR84-CirculationGraphics-01122024-Alt_2-Cross-Section.png)
![Profile View](./assets/images/renderings/SR84-CirculationGraphics-01122024-Alt_2-Profile.png)
Project timeline
2022
Fall
- Complete Project Initiation Document (PID)
- Begin Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED)
2023
2024
2025
Spring
- Public Meeting
- Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA)
Summer – Fall
- Circulation of Draft IS/EA
2026
Spring
- Final IS/EA
(with Caltrans Acceptance)
Summer
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Complete Project
Approval & Environmental
Document (PA&ED)