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RCTC eyes CEQA relief for Coachella Valley Rail; federal requests included in House appropriations package
Summary
RCTC staff said Assemblymember Jeff Gonzales agreed to author legislation to provide CEQA relief for the Coachella Valley Rail project; commission staff will seek coauthors and community support. Andrew also reported RCTC community project requests were included in a House funding package now before the Senate.
RCTC staff told the Budget & Implementation Committee on Jan. 26 that the commission will pursue legislation to streamline or provide limited CEQA relief for passenger rail projects such as the Coachella Valley Rail.
“We've been working with his office on language,” Aaron Hake, RCTC executive director, said after staff reported that Assemblymember Jeff Gonzales has agreed to carry a bill that could provide CEQA relief for…
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