Capitol Corridor: Phase 2 Of Martinez Station ADA Project Kicks Off

MARTINEZ, CA — Phase 2 of a construction project to improve ADA accessibility at the Martinez Capitol Corridor Station started Friday and is expected to continue through July 30.

The station on Marina Vista Road will remain open during construction.

"Our operating partner, Amtrak, under contract with Granite Construction, is leading this critical project that is part of a federal funding package for improving accessibility at rail stations," Capitol Corridor said in a newsletter.

Accessibility improvements include the installation of temporary restrooms, potholing utilities, demolition/installation of the warning domes, demolition/reinstallation of sections of the platform, lighting removal/reinstallation, helical pile installations, walkway/stairs/guardrail improvements, and building improvements.

Temporary construction chain link fencing will be set to delineate the construction areas and keep the public from entering the work zone. Signage will be set throughout the site to ensure the pedestrian traffic flow is able to get to the open platform section.

Interior improvements will impact the restroom facilities and ticket counter areas; temporary restroom facilities and ticket counter will be set to limit the impact to the public during construction. Additionally, construction trucks and equipment will be in and out of the work site and staging areas.

Construction is not expected to impact train schedules; however, conductors on trains arriving at the Martinez Station will need to limit the number of doors they open since only a portion of the platform will be available for boarding at a given time, Capitol Corridor said.

"The goal is to work with Amtrak to complete this project as quickly and diligently as possible to limit the impact to the traveling public."