The project is called “ rails-to- trails,” in which the Orange County Transportation Authority plans to convert retired train tracks to bike paths running beside the upcoming OC Streetcar, across a 3.1 mile stretch linking Garden Grove and Santa Ana.
Both traditional passenger rail and the upcoming streetcar offer convenient, car-free transportation alternatives that connect to many locations within Orange County and beyond. Orange County’s first streetcar is on track to bring greater mobility to the heart of Orange County and beyond.
The project is called “ rails-to- trails,” in which the Orange County Transportation Authority plans to convert retired train tracks to bike paths running beside the upcoming OC Streetcar, across a 3.1 mile stretch linking Garden Grove and Santa Ana.
The project is called “ rails-to- trails,” in which the Orange County Transportation Authority plans to convert retired train tracks to bike paths running beside the upcoming OC Streetcar, across a 3.1 mile stretch linking Garden Grove and Santa Ana.
Emergency action is necessary to prevent additional disruption of vital rail service. In addition, continued erosion requires quick action to repair and replace existing riprap, and deliver enough sand to help protect the tracks.
Additionally, the proposed catchment wall will protect the existing railroad tracks within the entire Area 3 while reconstructing the pedestrian trail that was destroyed in the previous landslide. The proposed improvements are not intended to stabilize the slope but rather protect the railroad right-of-way from future hillside movement.
The Sand Canyon Avenue Undercrossing project along the LOSSAN rail corridor between Interstate 5 and Oak Canyon/Laguna Canyon Road in Irvine opened to motorists on July 14, 2014. The project lowered Sand Canyon Avenue under the railroad tracks and widened the roadway from four to six lanes.
Four priority areas were identified, each requiring tailored responses to protect the rail corridor from progressive and unpredictable coastal hazards. Overall, the work will include approximately 95% sand and 5% riprap where needed to stabilize the slope and protect the track.
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.
Construction The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is taking emergency action to stabilize the rail line in north San Clemente. Contractors have begun mobilizing equipment as they prepare to remove the remaining spans of the San Clemente Beach Trail bridge near Mariposa Point and place riprap at ...