Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Project Summary

"The Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) project includes numerous safety and mobility improvements along a 35-mile freight rail corridor through the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County. Goals of the project include emission reduction and economic development."

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"The ACE project will relieve traffic congestion in the San Gabriel Valley caused by longer and more frequent freight trains traveling from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach through the Alameda Corridor into Los Angeles. Studies show that without the ACE improvements, traffic congestion at rail crossings will increase by 300%. The ACE project will improve safety around rail crossings, increase traffic mobility, reduce air pollution, and enable the continued economic expansion in the San Gabriel Valley." Harry Baldwin Chair, Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority January 2003
"The Alameda Corridor-East project is my top trade infrastructure priority in Congress and is vital to the continuing success of our region as a global gateway. California is the gateway to the fast-growing regions of Latin America and the Pacific Rim, and the Alameda Corridor is the new millennium equivalent of the ancient trade route known as the Silk Road that tied civilizations together in commerce." David Dreier Member of Congress Chair, House Rules Committee January 2003
"The San Gabriel Valley has united behind the ACE project, and I am proud to serve as a vigorous advocate in Washington, D.C. on behalf of this regional priority. Easing the flow of trade will not only boost our economy and standard of living but will also help reduce tragic accidents, congestion and air pollution at these potential chokepoints. We must build the ACE improvements now, before the increased cargo traffic threatens to overwhelm our infrastructure." Adam Schiff Member of Congress January 2003

Nogales Street & Valley Boulevard in the Cities of West Covina & Industry
	Current Congestion at Train Crossing Date: Spring 2003
	A computer generated rendering showing how the grade separation will look at project completion Date (projected): Spring 2005
Encinita Avenue in Temple City
	A woman pushing a baby stroller is forced to walk in the roadway due the lack of sidewalks at Encinita Avenue in Temple City. Date: Spring 2001
	New sidewalks, roadway medians and crossing gates have been installed to help protect motorists and pedestrians at Encinita Avenue in Temple City Date: Summer 2001
Pedestrians Crossings of Rail Tracks
	Taking a hazardous shortcut, a couple clambers over a stopped train at Hamilton Street in Pomona. ACE's Jump Start program will result in safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings, including new pedestrian sidewalks and safety protections. Date: 2001
	New sidewalks at Del Mar Avenue in the City of San Gabriel will help pedestrians traverse the rail tracks and keep them out of the roadway. Date: Summer 2002
Baldwin Avenue, El Monte
	New medians and rail crossing gates were installed at Baldwin Avenue in El Monte. Date: Summer 2002
	Newly installed sidewalks and walkways improve the safety of pedestrians at Baldwin Avenue in El Monte. Date: Summer 2002
San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel
	New sidewalks, medians, rail crossing gates and a new bus stop help keep pedestrians and vehicles separate from trains at San Gabriel Boulevard in the City of San Gabriel. Date: Summer 2002
Temple City Boulevard, El Monte
	Pedestrians are forced to walk in the roadway to traverse the tracks at Temple City Boulevard in the City of El Monte. Date: 1999
	With the completion of Jump Start improvements at Temple City Boulevard in the City of El Monte, crosswalks now extend across the railroad tracks, improving safety for pedestrians. Date: Summer 2002
	Freight train traffic on the Alameda Corridor-East project in the San Gabriel Valley is projected to increase by as much as 160% percent by the year 2020. Without adequate improvements, traffic congestion will worsen at key intersections by 300%.