San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee
The Caltrans Division of Rail provides staff support for the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee.
The San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee (established by SB 1118, Statutes of 1997), is comprised of elected officials and members of the public representing 12 counties along the San Joaquin train route which include: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare.
San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Objectives
- Promote ridership on San Joaquin trains connecting the Sacramento and Bay areas to Southern California via the San Joaquin Valley.
- Ensure San Joaquin train frequencies meet market demand.
- Foster Amtrak Thruway bus connections to and from San Joaquin trains not served by railroad.
- Work closely with the Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak to make recommendations regarding service improvements, scheduling, and equipment.
- Monitor and suggest legislation pertinent to passenger rail and the San Joaquin train service to state and federal representatives.
The San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee meets quarterly at locations throughout the San Joaquin corridor. The Technical Advisory Committee meets the second Friday of the month following the full committee meeting.
NOTICE: The SJVRC meeting for October 2008 has been rescheduled for October 30, 2008 in Sacramento. See Agenda below for details.
San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee By-Laws
Meeting Minutes
Microsoft Word Document - Meeting Minutes from 7/17/08
Meeting Agendas
Microsoft Word Document - Meeting Agenda for October 30, 2008