The first one set to run through Colton, through the San Gorgonio pass and the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem and state senate candidate Lisa Middleton is a strong advocate for the project, she explained that the county and CalTrans still have to finish two routes. Something they can count on and especially for people who aren’t familiar with the area,” said Standiford. “People need an option that is different from driving or flying, that provides them with something that is dependable. The funding would help the county complete mandatory impact studies on six proposed rail stations as well as a third main track line along the existing metro track. Inching closer to making it a reality by requesting federal funding to complete a rail corridor between Los Angeles, Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Manuel Perez and Karen Spiegel made it clear they’re all for the idea. John Standiford, Assistant Executive Director for the Riverside County Transportation Agency said,“a lot of people are comfortable with the idea of taking trains or getting places and using that motor transportation, but we really don’t have that option.” It is called the San Gorgonio rail project and it’s a one billion dollar plan that has been in the works for decades in the Coachella Valley.
