Provide funding for capital access fees (track lease payments) 1 year of capitalized maintenance 1 year of preventative maintenance security projects procurement of passenger information display…

This $3,250,042 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will provide funding to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) from September 13, 2024 through December 30, 2026. The grant will cover eligible expenses related to capital access fees (track lease payments), capitalized maintenance, preventative maintenance, security projects, procurement of passenger information display systems, and a Title VI equity analysis study. The funding will allow SJRRC to continue its commuter rail service, meet maintenance standards, upgrade passenger information systems, and conduct required Title VI analysis to benefit the riders who rely on the service. No sub-recipient activities are involved.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for capital access fees (track lease payments) 1 year of capitalized maintenance 1 year of preventative maintenance security projects procurement of passenger information display systems and a title VI equity analysis study during the period of 7/1/2020 to 12/30/2026.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible expenses related to capital access fees (track lease payments) capitalized maintenance preventative maintenance security projects the procurement of passenger information display systems and title VI update and equity analysis study.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit sjrrc to continue service on the host railroad tracks meet capitalized maintenance standards keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair improve security while satisfying the section 5307 1% security set aside requirement upgrade passenger information display system hardware to provide more accurate information to riders.

Intended beneficiaries

Sjrrc and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued service permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.