The Coast Rail Coordinating Council is a multi-agency advisory and planning organization focused on improving the rail corridor between Los Angeles and the San Francisco bay area along the California Central Coast. Members of Council include all regional transportation planning agencies along the Central Coast – all of which have a strong interest in improving rail service and the rail infrastructure along the Central Coast’s portion of the California Coast Passenger Rail Corridor.
The next working group call is scheduled for November 15 and the next Policy meeting is expected to be an in-person meeting in Ventura on December 13.
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) published a request for proposals (web attachment) for the work funded through State Rail Assistance and Strategic Partnership funds for a Coast Rail Service Implementation Plan and an equipment study. The deadline for proposals is November 1.
On October 8, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 742 by Senator Allen, "Intercity passenger rail services: motor carrier transportation of passengers" into law. This measure will allow passengers to buy a ticket to ride the Amtrak Thruway bus network without a rail ticket. This will help rural communities that have limited bus service by opening up a new mode of transportation.
On October 15, TAMC staff attended a workshop on the draft guidelines for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant program. Staff will bring a proposal to the December 4 TAMC Board for an application for this grant program.