"We're really excited that we got to do this project because the investment supports our downtown revitalization and enhances mobility choices for the duration of the station being open, and it reinforces our long-term commitment to the waterfront corridor,"
"The City's Downtown Specific Plan makes several references to the Amtrak station as a vital component of the downtown area's multi-modal transportation system ... that provides opportunities for residents, workers, and visitors to walk, bike, drive, or access transit, including Amtrak,"
"While most people will continue to arrive downtown by car, the Specific Plan encourages people to use alternative modes of transportation, rather than cars, to get to and around Downtown."
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority decided in 2023 to decommission the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station, with rail service moving to Oakley and the I Street station slated to close in 2027. Antioch allocated nearly $250,000 of a $370,000 Council-approved budget for upgrades, including safety enhancements, improved passenger visibility, and beautification of the station and surrounding areas. City officials described the upgrades as supporting downtown revitalization, expanding mobility choices, and reinforcing commitment to the waterfront corridor. The city's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan identify the Amtrak station as a vital multi-modal transit connection that encourages walking, biking, and transit access. The station recorded 35,642 riders between October 2024 and September 2025.
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