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Pittsburg: Railroad Avenue eBART Station

Submitted by Seth Schneider on Sun, 10/19/2008 - 19:45.
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Great Communities Collaborative

When the BART system expands to Eastern Contra Costa County with a new "eBART" line, the first new station is expected to be at Railroad Avenue close to Highway 4. Read more about eBART.

In spring 2006, the City of Pittsburg started developing a Specific Plan for the area within a half-mile circle of the proposed eBART station at the intersection of Railroad Ave and Hwy 4. A "Specific Plan" is when the city decides what kinds of development are allowed in a specific geographic area, such as this area around the proposed eBART station. This plan can allow, or forbid, uses such as homes, shops, offices, social services, parks, and others.

Timeline

  • Summer-Fall 2008: City conducts a full Environmental Impact Review (EIR) on the plan area
  • Winter-Spring 2009: Final Specific Plan and EIR. Approvals by City Council and Planning Commission.

Who Else Is Involved

TransForm is working with local groups to make sure community interest are well represented in the planning process:

  • CCISCO (Contra Cost Interfaith Supporting Community Organization) is organizing community residents through several congregations in Pittsburg.
  • La Clinica de la Raza operates a vital community health clinic in Pittsburg. The agency owns a building in the South East Quadrant and is interested in creating a green building to house their clinic and provide homes people can afford.

What You Can Do

We are working with local groups and residents in Pittsburg to try to make sure the community is well informed about this process and how to make a difference. You can:

  • Sign up for action alerts! Contact Chris Schildt to sign up for email action alerts and get involved in our efforts.
  • Get on the city's mailing list: send your contact information (including email) to Leigha Schmidt, City of Pittsburg, or 925-252-4015.
  • Write a letter to the editor about what you want to see around the new eBART station:
    - for Contra Costa Times
    - for Pittsburg Press

City Contact Info

City staff contact: Leigha Schmidt, or 925-252-4015.

City of Pittsburg's website about the Specific Plan