en.Wedoany.com Reported - The California State Transportation and Intercity Rail Capital Program has awarded over $60 million to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to support upgrades for regional electric rail and bus services. This public transit grant will focus on advancing the modernization of the region's trolley lines and the electrification of its bus fleet.
Approximately $48.3 million will be allocated to the Orange Line Improvements Project, a key component of the San Diego Trolley system. The second phase of construction for this project is expected to commence in July 2026, focusing on upgrading approximately 18 miles of track from the Lemon Grove Massachusetts Avenue Station to the El Cajon Transit Center. The upgrades will include enhanced safety measures at grade crossings, installation of new universal interlocking crossovers, and replacement of aging signal interface systems.
An additional $12.1 million will fund the first phase of the electrification project for the MTS Kearny Mesa Division, which includes the construction of an overhead charging system to support the operation of the initial fleet of 30 battery-electric buses. This public transit electrification project will assist the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System in advancing its transition to clean energy.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's Orange Line Trolley served over 81 million passengers in the 2025 fiscal year. This grant is provided through the State Transportation and Intercity Rail Capital Program, which primarily funds projects that reduce transportation pollution, increase travel options, and provide better services to disadvantaged communities. The investment of this public transit funding will help enhance the operational efficiency and service reliability of the rail transit system in the San Diego region.
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