San Juan Capistrano, CA– Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hasawarded the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the North County Transit District a grant of $11,570,250 to stabilize eroding coastal bluffs in Del Mar that jeopardize rail service through the region.

The funding announcement follows aletter Rep. Levin led with the San Diego Congressional Delegation to DOT Secretary Elaine Chao last December urging the Department to award funding for the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization project. 

“The rail service through Del Mar supports countless jobs and economic activity throughout the region, so it’s critically important that we stabilize the coastal bluffs under these tracks,” said Rep. Levin.

“After pushing for federal funding last year, I am excited to announce that the San Diego Association of Governments will receive $11.5 million from the Department of Transportation to help secure these tracks for years to come. I’m proud to partner on this effort with SANDAG, the North County Transit District, the San Diego Congressional Delegation, and many stakeholders throughout the region, and I know that we’ll continue to work hand-in-hand to strengthen San Diego’s transportation network.”

“The San Diego region is truly appreciative of the support of champions like Congressman Levin and the Department of Transportation. This critical corridor serves commuters, our military, and the economy— moving $1 billion of goods each year,” said SANDAG Chair and City of Poway Mayor, Steve Vaus.

“SANDAG is committed to ensuring that one of the nation’s busiest rail corridors is reliable and safe and looks forward to continuing to work with our partners to move the rail tracks off the bluffs permanently.”

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