On April 14, the OCTA Board is expected to consider an action that will allow the CEO to enter into emergency contracting agreements to expedite work on the four Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects that were identified in 2024 as most vulnerable.
Most of the stabilization activities will occur within the rail right-of-way, minimizing impacts to adjacent coastal areas. Funding This emergency stabilization effort builds on more than $313 million in secured state and federal funding, including grants from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, the SB 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement ...
On April 14, the OCTA Board is expected to consider an action that will allow the CEO to enter into emergency contracting agreements to expedite work on the four Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects that were identified in 2024 as most vulnerable.
Emergency action is necessary to address urgent threats from slope and beach erosion and to protect the community, rail passengers and overall rail operations. The work is projected to include approximately 95% sand and 5% rock reinforcement, known as riprap, only to be placed where needed to stabilize the slope and protect the track.
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.
ORANGE – Passenger rail service through San Clemente will be suspended beginning Monday, April 28, to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion.
On April 14, the OCTA Board of Directors is expected to consider an action that will allow OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson to enter into emergency contracting agreements to expedite work on the four Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects that were identified in 2024 as most vulnerable.
Passenger rail service through San Clemente has been suspended temporarily to allow crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion.
As OCTA nears completion on emergency work to stabilize railroad tracks in San Clemente, the agency and its partners continue to push forward on finding longer-term solutions to protect the vital coastal rail line.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has identified a need for companies that services in offshore sand dredging and sand placement at specified locations for its the Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects in Orange County.