Zero Emissions Multiple Unit Feasibility Study
Summary
SCH Number
2023060291
Public Agency
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Document Title
Zero Emissions Multiple Unit Feasibility Study
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2023
Document Description
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) intends to undertake the Zero Emissions Multiple Unit Feasibility Study, that will assess the potential for operation of Multiple Unit (MU) vehicles to supplement future Locomotive Hauled passenger services on the Antelope Valley Line. The focus will be on the opportunities to reduce operational costs and meet Agency environmental goals, while maintaining the appropriate level of service capacity for future ridership demands. SCRRA will first determine the necessary infrastructure improvements, operation and maintenance requirements, associated costs, and a schedule for implementation to facilitate MU service. This study will then define the initial system enhancements that will be made to the existing track and signal system infrastructure. Beneficiaries will be the County of Los Angeles, SCRRA and all riders who live within the boundaries of the Antelope Valley Line and may choose to utilize the Metrolink service.
Contact Information
Name
Andy Althorp
Agency Name
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Job Title
Assistant Director, Construction • Public Projects
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Burbank, Glendale, Lancaster, Los Angeles, Palmdale, Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Metrolink Antelope Valley Rail Line MP 0.0 to MP 76.6
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, 15306: Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The study will consist only of data collection and analysis, for information gathering purposes, which will not result in any serious or major disturbance to an environmental source. Collection will be non-intrusive and entirely within the limits of the existing, operational railroad and associated facilities. All analysis and development of the study will be office based.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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