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CalSTA, Caltrans outline Losan corridor planning timeline; statewide working group to convene in November
Summary
CalSTA and Caltrans told a California State Senate subcommittee they will convene a multi‑agency working group in November to implement SB 1098 guidance and coordinate Corridor Identification and Development Program (CIDP) work on the Los Angeles rail corridor, with a draft report targeted for January 2026 and legislative submission in February.
CalSTA and Caltrans told a California State Senate Transportation Subcommittee hearing that they are launching a multi‑agency, SB 1098‑mandated process this fall to set a coordinated pipeline of capital projects for the Los Angeles rail corridor.
CalSTA Chief Deputy Secretary for Rail and Transit Chad Edison said SB 1098 “tasks CalSTA with leading a comprehensive coordinated effort to ensure the performance, resilience and sustainability of the corridor” and described a working group that the agency will convene to draft recommendations on nine topic areas. Edison told the subcommittee the working group will meet monthly in person beginning in November and that CalSTA plans “to complete a final draft by January 2026, allowing time for final refinements before submission to the legislature in February.”
Why it matters: The corridor links multiple commuter and intercity services and faces near‑term climate and coastal hazards, large capital needs, and a limited window to improve service ahead of…
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