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 January includes a working group meeting on January 15, 2021.

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 working group met on January 15 and discussed the concept of applying for operations funding in the next round of State Rail Assistance funds and received updates from Caltrans and partner agencies. 

The next Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for March 19. The Coast Rail study is expected to be presented at that meeting for approval.