RECEIVE update on the planned increase in passenger rail service along the coast corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Progress since the last update to this Committee in October includes outreach for the Coast Rail studies that are underway and a Policy Committee meeting on December 11, 2020.

The Coast Rail service project construction and operation costs are still under evaluation.

The Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC) 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 Policy Committee met on December 11, 2020 (see agenda, web attachment) to discuss legislative issues, adopt a 2021 legislative platform, approve the concept of applying for operations funding in the next round of State Rail Assistance funds, and receive updates on all the various overlapping Network Integration Studies and other projects happening along the coast rail corridor.

The 2021 Policy Committee meeting schedule is tentatively as follows: March 19, June 18, September 17, and December 17. They will be virtual meetings until in-person meetings are once again permitted.

• December 11, 2020 CRCC Policy Committee Agenda Packet