Title
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. L-8-0013 for the Rail 2 Rail Program with the North County Transit District and National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Overview
On July 16, 2018, the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Board of Directors approved a cooperative agreement between the North County Transit District and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for the Rail 2 Rail Program between Pacific Surfliner and COASTER passenger rail services on the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo rail corridor for a period of one year, through July 31, 2019. This agreement was subsequently extended through September 30, 2020. Staff recommends the Board of Directors approve an amendment to extend the existing agreement through June 30, 2021, to allow for continuity of transportation options and time to pursue the development of an alternate program for the Rail 2 Rail Program.
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. L-8-0013 between the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, the North County Transit District, and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to extend the term of the agreement for an additional nine months, through June 30, 2021.