91 Line
| 91/Perris Valley Line | |
|---|---|
Pedestrian bridge and tracks at the Fullerton station
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| Overview | |
| Type | Commuter rail |
| System | Metrolink |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Southern California |
| Termini |
Los Angeles Union Station South Perris |
| Stations | 12 |
| Ridership |
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| Operation | |
| Opened | May 2002 |
| Character | Elevated and surface-level |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 83.8 miles (134.9 km) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Operating speed | 33 mph (53 km/h) (avg. Q4 2015-16) |
The 91/Perris Valley Line, also known as the 91 Line, is a commuter rail line operated by Metrolink that runs from Los Angeles to Perris in Southern California, paralleling State Route 91 between Riverside and Santa Fe Springs. Operating since May 2002, the line runs on the Southern Transcon track owned by BNSF Railway, as well as the Riverside County Transportation Commission-owned San Jacinto Branch Line.
There are twelve stations on the 91 Line:
The stations at West Corona, North Main Corona, Riverside-La Sierra, and Riverside-Downtown are also served by the Inland Empire-Orange County Line; the station at Riverside-Downtown is also served by the Riverside Line. Although the 91 Line follows the same route through Los Angeles County as the Orange County Line, the 91 Line does not stop at the Commerce station.
Metrolink began operating limited weekend service on the 91 Line in July 2014.
The Perris Valley Line is a 24-mile-long extension of the original 91 Line into the Perris Valley. The extension runs on the San Jacinto Branch Line, which parallels Interstate 215.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) purchased the BNSF San Jacinto Branch Line in 1993, soon after Metrolink began operating. Planning for the extension formally began in 2002. After studying the service alternatives available for the Perris Valley, RCTC selected commuter rail service in 2004. The Federal Transit Administration provided funding for the extension in 2007. In 2009, both the Federal Transit Administration and RCTC decided to conduct further studies into the project. The Federal Transit Administration decided to require a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) to refresh the 2004 information and to obtain new public comment. RCTC had decided to prepare a full draft environmental impact report (EIR) to clarify concerns and address new station site options. The draft EIR was released for public comment on April 5, 2010, with the public comment period closing on May 24, 2010. The draft SEA was completed and the comment period for the SEA ended on January 6, 2011. As of October 2012, comments received on both the EIR and the SEA were under review.
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