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Title
State Rail Assistance Program Funding and Pacific Surfliner Operations
Overview
The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency is working to restore the Pacific Surfliner service to pre-pandemic levels despite the potential for reduced state funding in fiscal year 2020-21. 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. The Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency is seeking Board of Directors approval to use State Rail Assistance funds for the costs of ongoing Pacific Surfliner operations through fiscal year 2020-21.
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve the use of $11,536,500 in State Rail Assistance formula funds for the costs of ongoing operations of the Pacific Surfliner intercity rail service for federal fiscal year 2020-21.
B. Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements to facilitate the utilization of State Rail Assistance funding as described herein.