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LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency Awarded Two First Place Honors at the 2021 AdWheel Awards

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

ORANGE, Calif., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency), which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has been awarded two first-place honors for the 2021 Annual AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

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  • ORANGE, Calif., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency), which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has been awarded two first-place honors for the 2021 Annual AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
  • The AdWheel Awards recognize excellence in the public transportation industry by honoring the "best of the best" in marketing and communications.
  • AdWheel Award winners will be honored October 3-6, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA, at APTA's 2021 Marketing & Communications Workshop.
  • To stay up to date on the latest announcements, news and information for the LOSSAN Agency and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, visit news.pacificsurfliner.com .

Pacific Surfliner Offers New Connecting Bus Service Between Los Angeles and Las Vegas

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'Amtrak Thruway buses offer comfortable onboard amenities including reclining seats, foot rests, restrooms, individual lighting, and free Wi-Fi.

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  • b'Amtrak Thruway buses offer comfortable onboard amenities including reclining seats, foot rests, restrooms, individual lighting, and free Wi-Fi.
  • Upon arriving at the South Strip Transfer Terminal in Las Vegas, passengers can connect to double decker buses known as The Deuce to travel along the Strip and to the Downtown Las Vegas corridor.
  • Learn more at pacificsurfliner.com/thruway .\nAmtrak has been upgrading technology, fleet, stations and processes to make travel as seamless and safe as possible.
  • Learn more at Amtrak.com and connect with us on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .\nThe Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serving 27 stations.

LOSSAN Agency Announces New Board of Directors' Leadership for 2021

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

"On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Director Reed into the role of Chair," said Donna DeMartino, Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner .

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  • "On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Director Reed into the role of Chair," said Donna DeMartino, Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner .
  • Reed was unanimously selected as chairman of the LOSSAN Agency Board.
  • Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart was selected to serve as vice chairman of the LOSSAN Agency Board.
  • The LOSSAN Agency is governed by an 11-member Board composed of officials representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies along the LOSSAN rail corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Marks Rail Safety Month with Efforts to Increase Awareness Online

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of September Rail Safety Month and U.S. Rail Safety Week, the Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, is elevating educational resources and tools that can help individuals stay safe around railroad tracks.
  • "Rail Safety Month is an opportunity for communities to come together and highlight the importance of being vigilant around the railroad tracks," said Al Murray, chairman of the LOSSAN Agency.
  • September is Rail Safety Month in California, and September 21-27, 2020 is U.S. Rail Safety Week across the nation.
  • In addition to increasing awareness about rail safety, the Pacific Surfliner remains dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crews during the ongoing pandemic.

Pacific Surfliner Train Service Will Be Partially Restored Along 100 Miles of the Rail Corridor Starting June 1

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beginning June 1, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be partially restored to San Luis Obispo, with one train in each direction extending up to San Luis Obispo daily.
  • The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the Pacific Surfliner service, has been working closely with Amtrak to respond to changes in demand and public health conditions amidst the current global pandemic.
  • Trains and bus connections continue to operate as an essential service, providing options for those who must travel.
  • The June 1 adjustments are the first step to restoring Pacific Surfliner service, and will bring back service along 100 miles of the 351-mile coastal rail corridor.

San Luis Obispo Electricians Announce National Electrical Safety Month

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Sunday, May 24, 2020

PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --May is National Electrical Safety Month and Electricraft, Inc., the San Luis Obispo electricians, want the public to know what safety resources are available.

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  • PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --May is National Electrical Safety Month and Electricraft, Inc., the San Luis Obispo electricians, want the public to know what safety resources are available.
  • Every year during National Electrical Safety Month , the nonprofit Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) launches an education campaign to inform the public about safety steps that can reduce the number of electrically-related accidents and injuries.
  • The national safety campaign helps bring awareness to electrical safety issues and provides a number of safety resources.
  • Safety has always been at the forefront for the San Luis Obispo electrical company .

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Donates 50,000 Snack Packs to Los Angeles Communities Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the AmtrakPacific Surfliner service, has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to communities throughout Los Angeles County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Through a partnership with Los Angeles-based charity Food Finders, the LOSSAN Agency has donated more than 50,000 snack packs to food banks and homeless shelters across Los Angeles County over the past two months.
  • The Pacific Surfliner-branded snack packs are typically served onboard as a complimentary amenity in Business Class and include turkey jerky, crackers, cheese spread, trail mix, and other items.
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    While the Pacific Surfliner continues to operate as an essential service for those who must travel, surplus snack packs are also being handed out onboard the Pacific Surfliner at no cost to all ticketed passengers.

Access Publishing Announces a Rise in Readership to Record-Breaking Levels

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Friday, May 8, 2020

PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The COVID-19 crisis has brought record-breaking readership levels to Access Publishing , the parent company for the Paso Robles Daily News, A-Town Daily News , and the San Luis Obispo County Visitor's Guide .

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  • PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The COVID-19 crisis has brought record-breaking readership levels to Access Publishing , the parent company for the Paso Robles Daily News, A-Town Daily News , and the San Luis Obispo County Visitor's Guide .
  • "We have experienced an increase in readership and demand for local news," says publisher Scott Brennan.
  • "With 6,200 daily news subscribers and over 600,000 monthly pageviews, interest in local news has never been higher," he says.
  • For more information about the marketing and publicity services by Access Publishing, or submitting articles to the Paso Robles Daily News, the A-Town Daily News and the San Luis Obispo County Visitor's Guide, contact Brennan at [email protected] .

Nansen Inc. and LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency awarded ‘Most Innovative Digital Solution’ at Episerver Web Awards

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Nansen , a customer experience agency, has been named a 2019 Episerver Web Award winner for Most Innovative Digital Solution.

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  • Nansen , a customer experience agency, has been named a 2019 Episerver Web Award winner for Most Innovative Digital Solution.
  • Nansen won the award in conjunction with the Los AngelesSan DiegoSan Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency for the newly launched Pacific Surfliner website .
  • The Episerver Web Awards aim to recognize partners and customers who have found truly innovative and creative ways to use the Episerver platform to drive standout digital experiences.
  • The Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) is a joint powers authority composed of rail owners, operators, and planning agencies along the entire LOSSAN rail corridor.

SLO County Visitors Guide Is Celebrating The 50th Edition Of The Popular Visitor And Lifestyle Magazine

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Friday, January 10, 2020

PASO ROBLES, Calif., Jan. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The upcoming Spring 2020 issue of the SLO County Visitors Guide , published by Access Publishing is the 50th edition of this popular guide to things to do in San Luis Obispo County.

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  • PASO ROBLES, Calif., Jan. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The upcoming Spring 2020 issue of the SLO County Visitors Guide , published by Access Publishing is the 50th edition of this popular guide to things to do in San Luis Obispo County.
  • The tourist magazine is celebrating its 12th anniversary as the #1 travel and lifestyle guide in the county.
  • The magazine boasts 120,000 readers around San Luis Obispo County with distribution to over 650 hotels and visitor hot spots.
  • "It's more than a visitor's guide, it's a lifestyle magazine for everyone who enjoys San Luis Obispo County," says Brennan.