Provide funding for capital access fees (track lease payments) security projects procurement of passenger information display systems and procurement installation and integration of a new ticketing…

This $6,118,779 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will allow the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) to fund several critical transportation infrastructure improvements for the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) commuter rail service between July 2022 and September 2026.

Specifically, the grant funding will cover capital access fees (track lease payments), security projects, the procurement and installation of new passenger information display systems, and the procurement, installation, and integration of a new ticketing system. These improvements are expected to permit continued ACE rail service, enhance passenger security, provide more accurate information to riders, and improve fare collections. The grant will directly benefit SJRRC and the riders who rely on the ACE commuter rail service across San Joaquin, Alameda, and Santa Clara Counties in California.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for capital access fees (track lease payments) security projects procurement of passenger information display systems and procurement installation and integration of a new ticketing system during the period of 7/01/2022 to 9/30/2026.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible expenses related to capital access fees (track lease payments) security projects the procurement of passenger information display systems and the procurement installation and integration of a new ticketing system for the altamont corridor express (ACE) commuter rail service.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit sjrrc to continue service on host railroads tracks improve security while satisfying the section 5307 0.75% safety set aside requirement upgrade passenger information display system hardware to provide more accurate information to riders and improve fare collections.

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.