A report by Californians for Electric Rail highlights that California's rail network enhancement is significantly hindered by unstable funding. The report suggests that consistent, long-term funding is crucial for effectively executing ambitious transit initiatives like the State Rail Plan and the SCORE program. The inability to guarantee capital funding for rail projects leads to competition with other transport initiatives for limited resources. As the 2028 Olympics approach, Metrolink's projects showcase significant delays attributed to funding issues, with most planned improvements remaining unfunded and unconstructed.
California does not guarantee capital funding for intercity and regional rail projects - even if they are identified in the State Rail Plan.
With the Olympics coming to LA in 2028, Metrolink had a plan. But three years out the projects haven't been delivered and funding is a reason.
These plans can't meet their goals without predictable long-term funding.
In eight years, Metrolink has completed one item on the list: the Burbank Junction Project.
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