The study is distinct from the ongoing emergency work that is focused on areas identified as needing immediate reinforcement because of threats to the rail line from coastal erosion and sliding of privately owned hillsides above the tracks. The upcoming meeting seeks public input on the study, with Spanish interpretation provided:
OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee and CEO Darrell E. Johnson unveil action plan for OCTA to sustain and enhance an innovative transportation network for all Orange County ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority in 2025 will focus on continuing to deliver the public with a transportation network that is balanced, reliable and equitable, while remaining fiscally responsible and resilient ...
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. On October 30, OCTA learned that the Federal Railroad Administration awarded $100 million in funding from its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety ...
Executive Summary The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) embarked on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) in fall of 2023 with the goal of developing alternative concepts for maintaining railroad operations within the existing railroad corridor for the next 30 years. Concurrently, multiple inland bluff failures and coastal erosion events created state of emergencies in which ...
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.
Public involvement is a critical study component and fundamental to shaping its outcome. Initial listening sessions with stakeholders took place in 2024. Additional public meetings will continue throughout the study. Join us at one of the upcoming public meetings to learn about updates and to provide input on the draft alternative concepts. In-person Public Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:00 ...
This rail line is vulnerable to catastrophic failure due to changing environmental conditions and coastal erosion, rendering it inoperable for extended periods. OCTA has held conversations with the state and formally requested help in developing a long-term plan, including finding necessary funding.
During the past two weeks, OCTA has secured a total of $305 million from state and federal sources to move forward on immediate coastal rail stabilization efforts ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has secured essential funding this month from state and federal partners that will advance vital enhancements to help stabilize the rail corridor where it runs along the ...
The OCTA-led Coastal Rail Resiliency Study aims to evaluate and implement strategies to protect the railway in the vulnerable 7-mile stretch between Dana Point and the San Diego County Line, and keep rail traffic moving through the area for up to the next 30 years, while longer-term solutions are explored.
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. The ...