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Title
Business Class Refresh Project - State Rail Assistance Program Funding
Overview
The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency continues to improve the amenities offered to passengers on the Pacific Surfliner service. On June 17, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized a project to upgrade the business class passenger experience by upgrading the business class rail cars. The State Rail Assistance program, an element of Senate Bill 1, provides funding for both operations and capital improvements to commuter and intercity rail services. An overview of the business class refresh project and recommendation for inclusion in the State Rail Assistance program of projects is presented for Board of Directors review and approval.
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve the use of $300,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 State Rail Assistance formula funds for the business class refresh project.
B. Authorize the managing director to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements to facilitate the utilization of State Rail Assistance funding as described herein.