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Stadler US
approximately
$31.4 million for
the acquisition of
three low-floor,
Tier 4-compliant
diesel multiple
units and
associated tools,
spare parts and
training.
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potential of the line for improved
mobility and reduced traffi c congestion
for the people of the local
communities. Th e RPRP was the
result of these studies, with its goal
the development and implementation
of a modern, safe and reliable
passenger rail transit system to
connect the East Valley with the
rest of the region.
Th e new 9-mile rail service between
the cities of San Bernardino
and Redlands will provide thousands
of residents in San Bernardino
County with an environmentally
sustainable mode of transportation
that is safe, easy to use and off ers
reliable access to employment, education,
and health care centers,
as well as retail, entertainment,
and cultural enrichment opportunities.
Benefi ts will accrue to 41
disadvantaged communities in the
cities of Loma Linda, Redlands and
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San Bernardino, and the increased
goods movement opportunities will
provide another incentive for industry
to move into the area, spurring
employment and economic growth
for both existing and new residents.
San Bernardino County’s population
is projected to grow by 25
percent in the next 20 years. With
such rapid population growth
comes the increased demand for
additional transportation services.
Th e RPRP represents a regional
commitment to address current
and future transportation needs,
while simultaneously achieving
the regional and state goals to
reduce greenhouse gases. Th e
overall purpose of the RPRP is to
provide a cost-eff ective and sustainable
travel option for communities
situated along the Redlands
Corridor in a way that improves
transit mobility and reduces travel