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File #: 17-341   
Type: Lossan Status: Agenda Ready - Consent
File created: 2/27/2019 In control: Board
On agenda: 3/18/2019 Final action: 3/18/2019
Title: Cooperative Agreement for Continuance of the Rail 2 Rail Program with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Sponsors: James D. Campbell
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

Title

Cooperative Agreement for Continuance of the Rail 2 Rail Program with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation

 

Overview

The Rail 2 Rail Program provides significant benefits to passengers traveling on the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo rail corridor by increasing the number of train options for travel along the corridor. The agreement to provide the Rail 2 Rail Program between the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink services expires on June 30, 2019, and a new agreement is necessary to continue the program. 

 

Recommendation(s)

A.                     Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute Agreement
No. L-9-0005 between the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo
Rail Corridor Agency, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and National Railroad Passenger Corporation to continue the Rail 2 Rail program for a term of one year through June 30, 2020 for a total contract value of $2,400,000.

 

B.                     Direct the Managing Director to continue to work with the
Southern California Regional Rail Authority and National Railroad Passenger Corporation to pursue a step-up fare program to facilitate
cost-sharing of the program with Rail 2 Rail passengers.