REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 26, 2023
FROM
JESSE ARMENDAREZ, Second District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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Resolution Supporting Brightline West and Nevada Department of Transportation's Application for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution supporting the Brightline West and State of Nevada Department of Transportation's application for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant.
(Presenter: Jesse Armendarez, Second District Supervisor, 387-4833)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this Resolution will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On April 17, 2023, Brightline West and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation applied to the United States Department of Transportation for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant. The Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant provides funding for capital projects that reduce the State of Good Repair Program backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity passenger rail service.
The Brightline West Project will connect Las Vegas and Southern California through planned stations in Las Vegas and San Bernardino County, with connectivity to Los Angeles County through Metrolink. In June 2023, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority received a $25 million Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant award (RAISE Grant) from the United States Dep...
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