Commuter and Passenger Rail

The project will help improve passenger rail service between Ventura and Goleta to reduce congestion on Highway 101 and provide commuters with an alternative to driving. 

Eligible expenditures are capital and operating costs including developing new schedules and service plans, obtaining environmental clearances, negotiating agreements, operating subsidies, rolling stock and related equipment, promotions and marketing, maintenance, connecting transit service, track improvements, station facilities, train and grade crossing controls. 

Funds may be used to revise Amtrak Pacific Surfliner schedules to improve service for commuters and to plan for implementation of new commuter train service between Ventura County and Goleta.