​CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
​PALMDALE - BURBANK
CAL POLY POMONA
Civil Engineering Senior Project - 2016​
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Cost Estimate
The table below shows a comparison of the total construction cost of each alternative. Unit costs were obtained from the Capital Cost Estimate Report: Merced to Fresno Section by CHSRA. Total construction cost includes right-of-way acquisition cost and contingencies. Right-of-way acquisition cost was estimated by using the LA County Assessor Map online. Below the table, individual, detailed cost estimates can be found.
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Benefit/Cost Analysis
Benefits
The following three benefits were estimated over our 20-year analysis period using CALTRANS established values.
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Reduction in delay relative to No-Build Alternative
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Reduction in emissions relative to No-Build Alternative
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Reduction in wear and tear relative to No-Build Alternative
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Costs
The following three costs were determined through an engineer's estimate of each alternative based on the estimate produced in the Merced to Fresno segment of CHSR.
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Support Costs
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Construction Costs
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Right-of-Way Costs
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Benefit/Cost Ratio
The total benefits for each alternative were then divided by the corresponding total costs in order to provide a basis of comparison between the three designed alternatives. It is important to note that only the benefits which can be associated with a physical dollar amount were accounted for in this analysis.
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Conclusion
Based on the above Benefit/Cost ratios, we have concluded that Alternative III: Maximum User Benefit is the financially preferable alternative. ​
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