Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service Project
Status: Long Term
Location: Coachella Valley
Type of Project: Rail Corridor
Location: Between Los Angeles and Indio
Construction: Long Range
Investment: Initial Tier 1/Program EIS/EIR $6 million; costs to be determined for future project phases and construction
OVERVIEW
The Riverside County Transportation Commission, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration and the California Department of Transportation, is working to bring passenger rail service as an alternate mode of travel across southern California, connecting desert communities and attractions with Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
The proposed Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor extends approximately 144 miles between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley with stops in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.
RCTC and Caltrans is seeking federal funding for the next phase of work on this regionally transformative project. Register your support for this project at rctc.org/support
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The Draft Tier 1/Program Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report comment period was from May 21 to July 6, 2021. Please use the Draft Tier 1/Program EIS/EIR tab below to view the draft document and see the Public Hearings presentations.
Station locations, funding, and the timing for the start of construction and service will be identified during the future Tier 2 Project Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report.
Introduction to Environmental Analysis
Visual Quality and Aesthetics Resources
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gasses
Jurisdictional Waters and Wetland Resources
Floodplains, Hydrology, and Water Quality
Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontological Resources
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Parklands and Community Services
Socioeconomics and Communities Affected
Section 4(f) and 6(f) Discussions
Public Hearing #1: Tuesday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
English Presentation
Spanish Presentation
Video
Video en español
Public Hearing #2: Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
English Presentation
Spanish Presentation
Video
Video en español
Tier 1/Program EIS/EIR
Alternatives Analysis Phase (2013-2015)
Resolution Supporting Rail Service
Executive Summary
Final Alternatives Analysis
Final Alternatives Appendices
Public Meeting Presentation
Public Meetings Exhibits
Previous Studies
