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Subject
title
Coastal Rail Resiliency Study Update
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority initiated the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study in fall 2023, focusing on both short- and mid-term solutions to protect the rail line and preserve rail operations. Through this study, staff has developed Alternative Concepts that would protect the rail line in place for up to 30 years. An update on the refined Alternative Concepts for the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study and a summary of the public meetings hosted in July 2025 is provided herein.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
Direct staff to advance the study with the refined range of Alternative Concepts, continue collaborating with key stakeholders for further analysis, and actively engage the public to solicit input.