Description: Converting key Metrolink stations into Regional Gateways
Planning is currently under way for a high-speed rail system linking Northern and Southern California. OCTA is preparing for this new service with a competitive funding program made possible by Measure M2. The program will provide the necessary enhancements to connect key Orange County Metrolink stations with future high-speed rail systems.
The program aims to:
- Convert Metrolink stations to regional gateways that connect Orange County with planned future high-speed rail systems
- Deliver improvements that are necessary to connect planned future high-speed rail systems to stations on the Orange County Metrolink route
Status: Four cities awarded nearly $89 million
A call for projects was released in January 2009 and four cities submitted an application for funding. In April 2009 the board awarded Anaheim funding through Project T and additional funding to Fullerton, Irvine and Santa Ana through Measure M transit revenue and other available funds.
Funds granted were based on numerous criteria including:
- Future transit use
- Financial commitment
- Project readiness
Cities that received money are the following:
- Fullerton: $875,000 for the initial planning phase of a station expansion that accommodates numerous transit services, including high-speed rail and supporting retail.
- Irvine: $2.66 million for initial planning and environmental efforts to accommodate FlyAway airport shuttle services, OCTA's planned Metrolink expansion and the planned Orange County to Los Angeles high-speed rail service.
- Santa Ana: $3 million for environmental work to expand the Santa Ana station to include additional parking and the Santa Ana proposed streetcar system, and to determine the feasibility of infrastructure to support high-speed rail service.
- Anaheim: $82.3 million for design, right of way, and construction of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center project, which includes the relocation and expansion of Anaheim's Metrolink station.
| Milestones |
| Release a call for projects |
Jan. 26, 2009 |
| Funding applications due |
Feb. 20, 2009 |
| Partial funds awarded |
April 2009 |
| Future call for projects |
2021 |
Contact Information
Laura Scheper
Associate Community Relations Specialist
(714) 560-5697 | lscheper@octa.net