OCTA is ready to undertake two feasibility studies that will address the rail line challenges in south Orange County: The first study will evaluate strategies to ensure uninterrupted rail operations, including a detailed analysis of 7 miles of critical coastal track between Dana Point and San Clemente at the San Diego County line.
OCTA 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 Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a study that will focus on the approximately seven-mile stretch of railroad corridor in south coastal Orange County. Proposals must be received in the Authority’s office at or before . 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2023.
The Coastal Rail Emergency Project is working in four Reinforcement Areas to address threats from slope and beach erosion, which is essential to keeping the community safe and rail operations running smoothly. This work includes reinforcing the track and replenishing sand.
ORANGE – With ongoing threats to a critical link in Southern California’s rail network, the Orange County Transportation Authority today submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal Commission to expedite work to stabilize four areas most vulnerable to failure above the railroad track through San Clemente.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a study that will focus on the approximately seven-mile stretch of railroad corridor in south coastal Orange County.
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.
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.
OCTA is steadfast in its commitment to protecting Orange County’s coastal rail corridor through strategic, data-driven solutions to ensure continued reliability and resilience of one of the nation’s busiest rail corridors.
To protect the vital coastal rail line through south Orange County, OCTA released a request for proposals to analyze the issues threatening track stability and guide future planning efforts to find effective solutions.