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File #: 26-1737   
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready - Regular Calendar
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: Executive Committee
On agenda: 3/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Final Approval of the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Annual Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28
Sponsors: Kristopher Ryan
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment A

Subject

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Final Approval of the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Annual Business Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28

overview

Overview

By April 1st of each year, the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency is required to submit an annual business plan to the California State Transportation Agency that provides the basis for its annual budget request, outlines operations and service goals, and discusses any proposed changes to the Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger rail service. Staff has prepared a draft of the Annual Business Plan for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 for the Board of Directors’ review.

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Recommendation(s)

A.                     Adopt the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency business plan for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

 

B.                     Direct staff to submit the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency business plan for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency by April 1, 2026.

 

C.                     Direct staff to return to the Board of Directors in June 2026, as needed, with an updated business plan that includes any revised budget assumptions consistent with revenue and expense estimates developed by Amtrak and the State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee.

 

D.                     Authorize the Managing Director to approve total advertising expenditures to exceed $100,000, in Fiscal Year 2026-27 with Facebook and Google for digital ad placements.