CTC allocates $102 million for state rail projects

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated more than $254 million for 41 transportation projects that it says will enhance the safety and mobility of Californians throughout the state. The allocation includes $102 million for rail projects.

 

“Investing in our infrastructure benefits Californians for generations to come and these projects will improve mobility for all users of the transportation system, whether they choose to travel by car, take transit or ride a bicycle,” said California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcolm Dougherty.

Some of the notable projects that received allocations include $8.2 million to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to extend the existing Vincent Siding approximately 5,000 feet and to construct a 600-foot platform with an at-grade crossing at the Vincent Grade/Acton Station.

The funding also includes $2 million to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to perform preliminary engineering, environmental clearance for construction of a siding along Union Pacific mainline track and another $2 million to the Ventura County Transportation Commission to complete preliminary engineering and environmental clearance for construction of a siding along Union Pacific mainline track.

The allocations included $116.2 million from Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. This included $108 million to purchase diesel-electric locomotives and bi-level passenger railcars to improve intercity rail service by providing new capacity and replacing aging Amtrak-owned locomotives. Portions of that allocation will also be utilized for installing video and audio communications to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.

 

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