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Limited Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Set to Resume Through San Clemente on Wednesday

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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ORANGE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume limited passenger service through San Clemente beginning Wednesday morning (March 6), as work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point to protect the rail right of way.

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ORANGE, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume limited passenger service through San Clemente beginning Wednesday morning (March 6), as work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point to protect the rail right of way.
With all 33 steel beams for the foundation of the wall in place and Amtrak conducting its own risk analysis, the OCTA, Metrolink and LOSSAN team have agreed that limited Pacific Surfliner service can safely resume to and from San Diego through San Clemente.
Southbound Pacific Surfliner trains 562 (morning) and 784 (evening), as well as northbound Pacific Surfliner trains 765 (morning) and 587 (evening), will be fully reinstated without bus connections.
With Pacific Surfliner providing passenger rail service to and from Oceanside, and to limit the number of trains affecting construction daily, Metrolink will not resume service through the area right now.

Public and Private Works Projects Honored by Statewide Engineering Association

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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These honor award projects are being recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.

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These honor award projects are being recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.
As the prime consultant, GHD provided project planning, public outreach, permitting, grant assistance, engineering design, and engineering services during construction.
ACEC California is a 60 plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms.
As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public, and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of our state.

California Inland Empire Leaders Applaud ‘Transformative’ High-speed Rail Project, Shine Spotlight on Cucamonga Station Expansion

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Monday, December 11, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211338295/en/
A rendering of the new Brightline West high-speed rail station at Cucamonga Station.
Cucamonga Station is the southern terminus for the all-electric high-speed rail passenger service traveling up to 200 mph between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, California where passengers can easily connect to Metrolink regional rail service into downtown Los Angeles and beyond.
Cucamonga Station will be the first fully multi-modal transportation hub in the country to connect high-speed rail to trains, planes, buses and carpool services.
“The arrival of Brightline West and the new Cucamonga Station underscore how the Inland Empire and western San Bernardino County have become a transportation hub and economic driver for Southern California and beyond.

Michael Baker International Names Todd McIntyre Vice President, Office Executive - Santa Ana

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Todd McIntyre has joined the firm as Vice President, Office Executive – Santa Ana. In this role, Mr. McIntyre will head-up Michael Baker's Santa Ana, California, operations, which also includes parent oversight of the Long Beach and Los Angeles, California, offices. He will be responsible for leading the full range of Michael Baker's expertise across the region in support of driving growth and enhancing client engagement through the delivery of innovative projects. He will also expand the capabilities and services across each practice and enhance the development of local employees.

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Industry Veteran to lead Santa Ana, Long Beach and Los Angeles, California, locations
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Todd McIntyre has joined the firm as Vice President, Office Executive – Santa Ana.
In this role, Mr. McIntyre will head-up Michael Baker's Santa Ana, California, operations, which also includes parent oversight of the Long Beach and Los Angeles, California, offices.
"Michael Baker has had a presence in this area since 1944, and our Santa Ana office is the hub and headquarters of our Western Region," said Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International.
He joins the firm from AtkinsRéalis, where he was Vice President, Principal Business Development and Strategy Director, California.

Clean Power Alliance Celebrates Largest EV Charging Infrastructure Investment in Ventura County

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Clean Power Alliance (CPA) joined with Ventura County and City of Moorpark officials to celebrate the largest single electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment in Ventura County history. A total of $4.8 million has been allocated for publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the county. Funding comes through the state's California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), CPA, and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD).

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Clean Power Alliance (CPA) joined with Ventura County and City of Moorpark officials to celebrate the largest single electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment in Ventura County history.
"This expansion of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in Ventura County sets us on the course to improve public health, sustainability, and access to clean vehicles for all members of the communities we serve," said Ted Bardacke, CEO of Clean Power Alliance.
Half of the overall $4.8 million infrastructure investment is dedicated to EV chargers located in low-income and disadvantaged communities - areas that generally have fewer home charging options and where publicly accessible charging infrastructure provides opportunity.
"This expansion of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in Ventura County sets us on the course to improve public health, sustainability, and access to clean vehicles for all members of the communities we serve," said Ted Bardacke, CEO of Clean Power Alliance.

Automated Bus Consortium to reissue request for proposals (RFP) to procure full-size highly automated transit buses in early 2024

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.

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The Automated Bus Consortium™, a collective of U.S. transit agencies and several state departments of transportation, will advertise an updated request for proposals (RFP) first issued in January 2022, to procure full-size highly automated transit buses.
The RFP represents the first-ever carbon neutral automated bus procurement and large-scale deployment for full-sized buses.
Formed by AECOM, the Automated Bus Consortium is a first-of-its-kind approach to investigate the feasibility of pilot automated bus projects and accelerate the deployment of automated transit technologies.
Pilot routes for these vehicles would include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.

CLEVER CREATIVE RECEIVES MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES CERTIFICATION

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The independent, female and minority owned marketing agency, Clever Creative, has received its Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. This recognition is added to Clever's existing certifications of:

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LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The independent, female and minority owned marketing agency, Clever Creative , has received its Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
This recognition is added to Clever's existing certifications of:
LA-based marketing agency, Clever Creative, adds MBE certification to existing WBE, SBE and DBE certifications
Founded in 2005, Clever had been female and minority owned from its inception.
As an "Agency for Brands," Clever has always believed that the path to exceptional creative work starts with a strong brand foundation.
For more information on Clever Creative, go to https://www.cleverbranded.com or send an email to [email protected] .

Solutions to Nation's Behavioral Health Crisis found in Peer Specialists, Public-Private Partnership

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Monday, June 5, 2023

A better, longer-term solution is to recognize and address the underlying factors that lead to behavioral health conditions.

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A better, longer-term solution is to recognize and address the underlying factors that lead to behavioral health conditions.
That is the aim of a partnership between SCCTD and Chestnut Health Systems®.
Team members facilitate warm hand-offs to agencies providing housing, food, primary and behavioral health care, medication, transportation to service providers, and employment opportunities.
The MetroLink team attempted more than 3,400 engagements in the project's first year, connecting more than 900 riders to services.

Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners Selects RATP Dev as O&M Partner for its Rail Transit Solution for LA Metro's Sepulveda Project

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) announced today it has selected a world-class automated rail provider, RATP Dev, to develop the operations and maintenance component of its rail transit proposal to ease congestion on the I-405 (Sepulveda) corridor between Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley and Westside.

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"We are excited to work with RATP Dev, one of the most innovative and experienced transit operators in the world," said Derya Thompson, Co-Director of STCP.
"STCP proposes a high quality, time-efficient and well-connected transit solution for the Sepulveda Corridor, which has the potential to dramatically change the commute of millions of people.
STCP's options are one of two Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) proposals selected by Metro for its Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
During the project design development, RATP Dev will provide Early Operator-Maintainer consultancy services, including design review and operations and maintenance systems development.

Orange County Transportation Authority Board Selects Genesis Bank Founding Board Member Tam Nguyen to Serve as Vice Chairman

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Tam Nguyen, a founding Board member of Genesis Bank, has been unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (“OCTA”) Board of Directors.

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Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Tam Nguyen, a founding Board member of Genesis Bank, has been unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (“OCTA”) Board of Directors.
Mr. Nguyen has served on the OCTA Board since 2021.
Since the initial launch of Genesis, the entire Bank, across all levels, has had the privilege of working directly with Tam in various capacities.
Prior leadership roles also include involvement with the U.S. Bank Orange County Advisory Board, Pacific Trade Culture Alliance, and American Association of Cosmetology Schools.