@article {73,
	title = {California High-Speed Rail Project: A Study of the Palo Alto Section},
	number = {TR189},
	year = {2010},
	month = {03/2010},
	abstract = {The primary aim of this research project was to investigate the possibility of tunneling the upcoming California High-Speed Train tracks, thereby avoiding an above-ground train. Our investigations focus primarily on the social, economic, and political implications of tunneling. The three means by which we investigate these issues are:
{\textbullet} Asurvey of stakeholders to understand the goals and preferences with regard to the project as a whole.

{\textbullet} An economic model with variable inputs that determines the financial feasibility of a tunneled option

{\textbullet} An urban design study of four alternative development schemes

Survey Conclusions

A survey of local residents, employees, and Stanford students showed that survey respondents:

{\textbullet} Care more about minimizing the visual impact, noise and environmental impact of the rail line significantly more than the cost of the project.

{\textbullet} Are in favor of a HSR station in Palo Alto, even if it brings high-density development to the area.

{\textbullet} Believe that the two greatest concerns about HSR are the physical division of Palo Alto and the noise, vibration and other disturbances due to HSR operation, which indicates a strong opposition to an above ground alignment.

Our economic calculations showed that if the High-Speed Rail Authority contributed $500 million to the project, Palo Alto would need to raise approximately $1.3 billion for the tunneled option.

{\textbullet} For the Tunneled HSR with mid-density development and a 1\% sales tax, there is a $773 million funding deficit.

{\textbullet} For the Tunneled HSR with high-density development and a 1\% sales tax, there is a $291 million funding deficit.

{\textbullet} For the Tunneled HSR with extreme high-density development and a 0.5\% sales tax, the funding requirement is met.},
	keywords = {3-D, Cost Estimation, Design, High Speed Rail, Product Models, Validation, VDC, Virtual Design and Construction},
	attachments = {http://cife.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/TR189.pdf},
	author = {Ackerman-Greenberg, Alex and Werner, Garrett and Yee, Anastasia and Farr, Jessica and Vanderboll, Sunny}
}
