Coastal erosion in San Clemente is caused by multiple factors including lack of sand supply and slope failure. The erosion has become an all-too-familiar story in recent years along Southern California’s coast, with shrinking beaches and unstable slopes bringing nearby infrastructure – homes,

Because of sliding hillsides on privately owned land above the tracks and coastal erosion on the ocean side, the rail line was forced to close multiple times in the past three years for emergency repairs, resulting in over 12 months of closures combined.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking insight from qualified firms regarding potential solutions and industry best practices related to the dredging and placement of sand for the coastal rail stabilization priority projects.

This planning study is expected to take approximately two years, assessing existing and future risks and identifying challenges to the maintenance and operations of rail service along the coastal rail line through Orange County. The study will involve key stakeholders and technical experts.

“The LOSSAN coastal rail corridor is the nation’s second most used and is critical for mobility in one of the most dynamic population and economic centers in the United States. We applaud CalSTA for its commitment to studying ways to further make this corridor resilient with enhanced capacity. Many agencies coming together in support of ...

With emergency work complete, OCTA will work with partners, including newly hired consultant, to find lasting solutions . ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is pushing forward on studying solutions to protect the vital coastal rail line that connects passengers, freight and military assets from San Diego County to Orange County and important destinations farther north.

Phone (714) 560-OCTA (6282) Business Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Street Address 550 S. Main Street Orange, CA 92868

At the same time as the initial assessment is moving forward, OCTA continues working on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study, meeting with groups of stakeholders in individual listening sessions to discuss the study and get input along the way. A public meeting to gain additional feedback is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on May 30, at San Clemente City ...

During the past few weeks, OCTA has secured a total of $305 million from state and federal sources to advance immediate coastal stabilization efforts on the rail corridor where it runs along the vulnerable coastline through San Clemente.

Phone (714) 560-OCTA (6282) Business Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Street Address 550 S. Main Street Orange, CA 92868