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A redevelopment assessment of the SPRINTER corridor was conducted in 2020 to assess the feasibility for redevelopment of underutilized station parking lots.
The study prioritized seven of the 10 SPRINTER stations in between Oceanside Transit Center and Escondido Transit Center for redevelopment that best aligned with local goals and NCTD policies, including the following stations.
Oceanside SPRINTER Stations
Melrose Drive
At the intersection of Oceanside Blvd. and Melrose Drive, the Melrose Drive Station is in close proximity to retail and employment opportunities in North County. It is a single parcel totaling 109,591 square feet.
Status: Due diligence
Acres: 2.516
Proposed Features
• 420 affordable housing units
• Neighborhood park, pedestrian walkway and enhanced transit walking areas
• Transit dedicated parking spaces
Rancho Del Oro
The Rancho Del Oro Station is near commercial and industrial hubs and is a single parcel totaling 93,215 square feet. The project will replace 24 parking spaces and two on-site bus bays and operator restrooms.
Status: Due diligence
Acres: 2.14
Proposed Features
• 98 affordable housing units
• 8,000 square feet of retail space
• Public plaza, wide paseos for pedestrians and numerous cyclist amenities
• Transit dedicated parking spaces
• Enhanced station waiting areas
• Improved bus infrastructure and bus operator restrooms
Crouch
The Crouch Street Station is located at the intersection of Oceanside Boulevard and Skylark Drive and is a single parcel with an irregular shape that stretches along the railway from its intersection with Crouch Street to the West.
Status: Under evaluation
Acres: 2.033
Proposed Features
• At least 28 parking spaces
• Attractive to smaller/regional developers
• Possibility for greater percentage of affordable units
Coast Highway
Blocks from the ocean, Coast Highway Station is located near Oceanside Boulevard, Cleveland Street, and Interstate 5 with quick access to the Oceanside Pier. It is composed of 5 parcels totaling 39,101 square feet.
Status: Under evaluation
Acres: 0.898
Proposed Features
• At least 20 parking spaces
• Attractive to smaller/regional developers
• Possibility for greater percentage of affordable units
A redevelopment request for proposal for the Palomar College SPRINTER station in the city of San Marcos is anticipated to be released in early Fiscal Year 2025.
Acres: 1.955
Proposed Features
• Attractive to smaller/regional developers
• Possibility for greater percentage of affordable units
Vista SPRINTER Stations
Vista Transit Center
The City of Vista received grant funding to evaluate grade separation opportunities for the Vista Transit Center and vicinity. NCTD is also undertaking further analysis of infrastructure needs to improve BREEZE speed and reliability at this frequently used SPRINTER Station. To provide time for these studies to inform a future site plan, a request for proposal for this site is paused until the studies are complete.
Status: Under evaluation
Acres: 2.028
Civic Center Vista
The Vista Civic Center site is comprised of two parcels totaling 73,309 square feet. The project will be a transformational mixed-use, transit-oriented development providing ground floor activation.
Status: Under evaluation
Acres: 2.181
Proposed Features
• At least 38 parking spaces
• Attractive to smaller/regional developers
• Possibility for greater percentage of affordable units
What’s Next
It is anticipated that the Vista SPRINTER station projects will be brought to the NCTD Board for approval in Fall 2024.
