2660 Department of Transportation
Program Descriptions

1840028 - INTERCITY RAIL PASSENGER PROGRAM

The Intercity Rail Passenger Program helps to reduce highway congestion and automobile fuel consumption while improving air quality and environmental protection by providing leadership in the planning and implementation of a passenger rail transportation system. The program achieves its objectives through the: (1) support and funding of the intercity rail lines administered by the Joint Powers Authorities; (2) management of state and federal rail capital improvement programs; (3) ownership of state passenger rail equipment; and (4) development of the California State Rail Plan.