Title
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. L-9-0005 for 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 current Rail 2 Rail Program agreement between the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink services expires on June 30, 2020, and an amendment to the agreement is necessary to continue the program.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to 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 three months through September 30, 2020 and to maintain the maximum obligation 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 an alternate program to facilitate cost-sharing of the Rail 2 Rail program with passengers.