OCTA Will Hold Community Meeting To Discuss Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Courtesy of OCTA
ORANGE COUNTY – At a community meeting on May 30th, OCTA will seek public input on coastal rail resiliency.
During a meeting on May 30th at San Clemente City Hall, OCTA will include an assessment of the vulnerable areas between San Clemente and Dana Point. From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the listening session will enable those in the community to “discuss and advance potential solutions.”
The OCTA Board previously received an update on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study’s progress. The Study is part of the effort to protect the infrastructure in Southern California. RT&S has recently reported on ways to protect said infrastructure that include sand nourishment. The Study’s goal is to ensure the continued viability of the rail line so that freight and passenger traffic will not be impeded.
OCTA reports its priority is to “address the areas identified in need of reinforcement before the next storm season arrives.” To prevent future issues, it will work with local, federal, and state partners to secure future funding as it was reported the “potential solutions range from approximately $210 million to $340 million depending on multiple factors such as the permitting process, availability of materials, and securing specialized equipment.”
More community-driven concepts are reported to be presented later this year before they are refined and added to a draft plan that will address the protection of the rail line. This will go to the OCTA Board in 2025.
