Prior Meetings

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, June 8^th, 2010

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please see the attached flyer for the full details. RSVPs should be sent to Josephine Donde at JDonde@icfi.com.

Presenters:

Bill Prey
San Diego Association of Governments

Topic:

Developments on the LOSSAN Rail Corridor

Sponsor:

and

Location:

Hacienda Restaurant
1725 College Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Cost:

$15 Agency/Student
$25 Member
$35 Non-Member

RSVP:

RSVPs should be sent to Josephine Donde at JDonde@icfi.com.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, May 11^th, 2010

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please see the attached flyer for the full details. RSVPs should be sent to Josephine Donde at JDonde@icfi.com.

Presenters:

Jonathan Hutchison
Director, Government Affairs - West, Amtrak

Topic:

Amtrak’s Status in 2010
Presentation

Sponsor:

and

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$15 Agency/Student
$25 Member
$35 Non-Member

RSVP:

RSVPs should be sent to Josephine Donde at JDonde@icfi.com.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, April 13^th, 2010

Annual Scholarship Meeting and Dinner

Please see the attached flyer for the full details. RSVPs should be sent to therailwayclub@octa.net and please include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line.

Presenters:

Neil Blas
Council Member, Rancho Santa Margarita

Darrell Johnson
Deputy Chief Executive Office, OCTA

Topic:

Orange County Transportation Projects

Sponsor:

Location:

Darya Restaurant
1998 N Tustin Street
Orange, CA 92865

Schedule:

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Cost:

$40 Members/Agency
$45 Non-Members/Guests
$15 Students

RSVP:

Please send an email to therailwayclub@octa.net with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, March 9^th, 2010

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please see the attached flyer for the full details. RSVPs should be sent to therailwayclub@octa.net and please include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line.

Presenter:

Rick Richmond
CEO, Alameda Corridor - East Construction Authority

Topic:

The ACE Project Update

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$15 Agency/Student
$25 Member
$35 Non-Member

Membership Dues for 2010:

Regular membership: $40/year • Student membership: FREE

Dues may be submitted at the meeting or by mail:
Mr. Norman Baron, Treasurer
Railway Club of Southern California
P.O. Box 811246, Los Angeles, CA 90081

RSVP:

Please send an email to therailwayclub@octa.net with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, November 10^th, 2009

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please see the attached flyer for the full details. RSVPs should be sent to mike.hillman@tkda.com and please include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line.

Presenter:

Lupe C. Valdez
Director of Public Affairs for the Union Pacific Railroad

Topic:

"State of the Union Pacific Railroad’s 2009 Capital Projects in Southern California (Colton Crossing, ICTF, & PTC)"

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$25/members $30/non-members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please send an email to mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, October 13^th, 2009

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to Mike Hillman via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com.

Presenter:

Mr. Melvin Thomas
Manager of Public Projects - BNSF Railway Company

Topic:

“Working with the Railroad during design, construction, or modification of Grade Separations and Grade Crossings”
Railway Club Presentation (pdf)

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$25/members $30/non-members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please send an email to mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, August 11^th, 2009

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to Mike Hillman via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com.

Presenter:

Monica Born
Project Director - Phase 2 of the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority

Topic:

“Updated status of the Expo Phase 2 project and RFP”
Railway Club Presentation (pdf)

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$25/members $30/non-members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please send an email to mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, June 9^th, 2009

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to Mike Hillman via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com.

Presenter:

Ron Mathieu
Manager - Rail Corridor Crossings & Encroachments, SCRRA/Metrolink

Topic:

“SCRRA’s New Crossing Standards and Design.”
Presentation: SCRRA Grade Crossing Standards 6-9-09 (ppt)

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$25/members $30/non-members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please send an email to mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject header to reserve your seat!

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, May 12^th, 2009

Monthly Luncheon and Lecture Series

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com by May 10^th.

Presenter:

Garry Cohoe
SANBAG
Director of Freeway Construction

Topic:

"SANBAG's Major Highway and Rail Projects"
Presentation: Railway Club May 12, 2009 (pdf)

Sponsor:

Location:

The Brasserie
At the Sheraton Hotel
711 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost:

$25/members $30/non-members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please email Mike Hillman at mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject line to secure your seating.

Meeting Reminder

Wednesday, April 15^th, 2009

The Annual Scholarship Meeting and Dinner

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com and should include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line.

Thanks again.

Mike Hillman
Railway Club Secretary

Presenter:

Darrell Johnson
OCTA Director
Transit Project Delivery

Presentation: Railway Club April 2009 (pdf).

Sponsor:

Location:

Cask n' Cleaver
Santa Fe Depot
186 North Atchison Street
Orange, California

Schedule:

5:00 pm - Registration
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Dinner (steak, prime rib, teriyaki chicken, salmon)

Cost:

$35.00 - Members
$40.00 - Non-Members/Guests

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please email Mike Hillman at mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject line to secure your seating.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Railway Club Luncheon Meeting

Railway Club Members and Associates,

As information, this month’s Railway Club meeting is tentatively being scheduled for March 17th this month, rather than the regularly planned date of March 10th. Please mark your schedules accordingly. The Metro Project Manager for the Regional Connector Project (linking the Blue Line and the Gold Line), Dolores Roybal Saltarelli, is scheduled to speak to the group on the 17th.

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com and should include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line.

Thanks again.

Mike Hillman
Railway Club Secretary

Presenter:

Dolores Roybal Saltarelli
Metro
Project Manager, Regional Connector Project (linking the Blue Line and the Gold Line)

Topic:

Regional Transit Corridor Project which will allow light-rail riders transferless travel through Downtown Los Angeles
Download the Presentation (ppt) here.

Sponsor:

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please email mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject line to reserve your space.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Railway Club Luncheon Meeting

Members, friends, and colleagues of the Railway Club of Southern California:

Please join us on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 11:30 A.M. for our second Railway Club luncheon meeting of 2009. The meeting will once again be held at the Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room in Los Angeles and features an informative presentation by Amtrak’s Jonathan Hutchison, who will discuss Amtrak’s FY2008 performance, a summary of FY2009 challenges and opportunities, Amtrak’s reauthorization and its implications, intercity rail’s capital investment needs, and the role Amtrak plays relative to Southern California investments on the state-supported Pacific Surfliner corridor.

Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at mike.hillman@tkda.com and should include the letters “RSVP” in the subject line. Also, please notify me of any email address updates, corrections, additions, and/or if you wish to be removed from this email distribution.

Thanks again.

Mike Hillman
Railway Club Secretary

Presenter:

Jonathan Hutchison
Amtrak
Director, Government Affairs West

Topic:

Amtrak’s FY2008 performance, a summary of FY2009 challenges and opportunities, Amtrak’s reauthorization and its implications, intercity rail’s capital investment needs, and the role Amtrak plays relative to Southern California investments on the state-supported Pacific Surfliner corridor

Download the Presentation (ppt) here.

Sponsor:

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Please email mike.hillman@tkda.com with "RSVP" in the subject line to reserve your space.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Railway Club Luncheon Meeting

Speaker:

Michelle Cooke, California Public Utilities Commission

Topic:

Electronically Filing Rail Crossing Applications with the CPUC, Presentation (ppt)

Sponsor:

systra

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Railway Club Luncheon Meeting

Please join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. for another great Railway Club luncheon meeting. The meeting will be held at the Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room in Los Angeles and will also feature an exciting presentation by Eliza Echevarria, Community Relations Manager of Riverside County Transportation Commision (RCTC), who will make a presentation on the Perris Valley Line Project. Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at rob.klovsky@hdrinc.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the 18th.

Presenter:

Eliza Echevarria, Community Relations Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commision (RCTC)

Sponsor:

systra

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Club Announcements
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2009:

RSVP:

Contact Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Railway Club Luncheon Meeting

Please join us on Tuesday, October 14th at 11:30 a.m. for another great Railway Club luncheon meeting. The meeting will be held at the Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room in Los Angeles and will also feature an exciting presentation by Kathy McCune, Transportation Planning Manager of the LA Metro, who will make a presentation on the Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study. Please refer to the attached flyer for details. RSVPs should be addressed to me via e-mail at rob.klovsky@hdrinc.com.

Presenter:

Kathy McCune, Transportation Planning Manager
LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Sponsor:

HDR

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Club Announcements
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2008:

Regular membership: $40/year • Student membership: $20/year

Dues may be submitted at the meeting or by mail:
Mr. Norman Baron, Treasurer
Railway Club of Southern California
P.O. Box 811246, Los Angeles, CA 90081

RSVP:

Contact Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Sprinter Tour

Join us in our visit to the SPRINTER, North County Transit District’s new east-west light rail link between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido. We will meet in the NCTD office for lunch and a brief presentation and will then board the SPRINTER for a tour of the project. The SPRINTER is one of the largest public works projects this region has seen. The line runs 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor, effortlessly transporting passengers to work, school, shopping centers and other activities. The SPRINTER will reduce traffic by eliminating hundreds of cars, and will offer North San Diego County residents a green alternative. The SPRINTER will also encourage transit-oriented development in the cities along the route, a prospect that supports the principles of Smart Growth.

Presenter:

Mitch Alderman, P.E. - NCTD Chief Rail Engineer

Sponsor:

hdr logo

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Registration and Network
10:45 - 12:00 p.m. Presentation and Lunch

12:03 p.m.             Board Sprinter from Oceanside
12:56 p.m.               Arrive in Escondido and walk 5-10 minutes to Sprinter Maintenance/Dispatch/Operation Facility
1:10 p.m.                 Facility tour (approximately 1 hour)

Location:

See PDF for more information

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

Contact Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Update on California High-Speed Rail

Presenter:

Dan Leavitt, Deputy Director, California High-Speed Rail Authority

Sponsor:

stv

Schedule:

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15-12:30 p.m. Club Announcements
12:30-1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2008:

Regular membership: $40/year • Student membership: $20/year
Dues may be submitted at the meeting or by mail:
Mr. Norman Baron, Treasurer
Railway Club of Southern California
P.O. Box 811246, Los Angeles, CA 90081

RSVP:

Contact Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Railroad Work Windows & Blitzes Luncheon in Los Angeles

Presenter:

Darrell Maxey, Metrolink

Sponsor:

stantec

Schedule:

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15-12:30 p.m. Club Announcements
12:30-1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2008:

RSVP:

Contact Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

The OCTA Rail Services Improvement Program

Scholarship Award Banquet and Dinner in Santa Ana

Presenter:

Darrell Johnson, OCTA
Download the presentation

Sponsor:

Schedule:

Tuesday, April 8, 2008
5:00 p.m. Registration and Network
6:00 p.m. Dinner

6:15 - 6:30 p.m.          Club Announcements
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.          Presentation
7:00 - 7:30 p.m.          Scholarship Awards

Location:

Jason’s at the Depot (formerly Casa Santa Fe)
Santa Ana Transportation Center
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana, California 92701

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2008:

RSVP:

Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2008
Contact: Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Crenshaw - Prairie Transit Corridor Study Area

Join us for a presentation of the Crenshaw - Prairie Transit Corridor Study Area.

Presenter:

Roderick Diaz, Metro

Sponsor:

Crenshaw-Prairie Transit Corridor • RailPros, Inc.

Schedule:

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Club Announcements
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Membership Dues for 2008:

RSVP:

Please email Mr. Rob Klovsky, RCSC Secretary, Rob.Klovsky@hdrinc.com.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan (MCGMAP)

Join us for a presentation of the long-term strategy for goods movement improvements in the Southern California Region which is projected to increase dramatically over the next 20 years. The Multi-County Goods Movement Action plan is a consensus strategy and implementation plan for the Southern California goods movement system.

Presenter:

Michelle Smith, Project Manager, Metro

Sponsor:

hdr

Schedule:

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Club Announcements/ Nomination of Officers
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

Please reply to this message or telephone David Quirk at (213) 452-0355.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, November 27, 2007

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Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Update

SCIG is to be located between the Terminal Island Freeway, Sepulveda Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway in a heavily industrialized area with direct access to the Alameda Corridor. SCIG will allow cargo to be loaded onto rail lines much closer to the port complex, traveling less than a mile by rail through a highly industrialized area to the Alameda Corridor. This would help accommodate port growth, while eliminating millions of truck miles annually from the 710 freeway.

Speakers:

Mr. Mitch Alderman, Chief Rail Engineer
North County Transit District (NCTD)

Sponsor:

jmd

Schedule:

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Club Announcements/ Nomination of Officers
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

Please reply to this message or telephone David Quirk at (213) 452-0355.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, October 9, 2007

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North County Transit District (NCTD) Projects Update, Including DMU from Oceanside to Escondido.

North San Diego County is about to unveil their DMU service from Oceanside to Escondido. Come and learn about Sprinter, the NCTD bridge replacement program and other exciting projects within the region.

Speakers:

Mr. Mitch Alderman, Chief Rail Engineer
North County Transit District (NCTD)

Sponsor:

hdr

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Brasserie Restaurant (Meeting Room)
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

Please reply to Marc Cañas, via e-mail at: macanas@jlpatterson.com; or via phone 714-835-6355.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)

The City of Anaheim and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) are currently planning the construction and operation of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). When completed, ARTIC will be a world-class transportation gateway and transportation hub linking Southern California hotspots, business centers throughout the state, and international destinations. Mr. Wu will provide a presentation on the master planning efforts to-date and the joint development strategy being undertaken to realize the ARTIC project.

Speakers:

Danny Wu, AICP, Senior Transit Planner

Sponsor:

Wilson & Company

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

Please reply to this message or telephone David Quirk at (213) 452-0355.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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The Gold Line Foothill Extension – The Journey Continues

The Foothill Extension is 24-miles long and travels through 11 cities in addition to current operations in Los Angeles, South Pasadena and Pasadena.

The proposed project will be constructed in two segments; Phase 2a from East Pasadena through Azusa, is projected to open in 2011/2012; Phase 2b, form Glendora to Montclair, is projected to open in 2014.

Speakers:

James (Jim) Ball, Manager Facilities Engineer

Sponsor:

stantec

Sheila Wray Given
Associate, Transportation - Business Development
Stantec Consulting Inc.

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 10, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

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Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) Modernization

Ms. Valdez joined the UPRR in 2005 as the Director of Public Policy and Community Affairs. Previously she worked for Metrolink in Los Angeles and served as a Deputy Executive Officer for the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in Diamond Bar. She began her professional career at the Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD) and continued her transportation work with Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and MTA, now known as Metro.

Speakers:

Lupe Valdez, UP Director of Public Policy and Community Affairs

Sponsor:

Union Pacific RR

Schedule:

Tuesday, June 12, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, May 8, 2007

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The Metro Westside Extension: aka “Subway to the Sea”

David Mieger has over 27 years experience in transportation planning, with emphasis in the environmental clearance and urban design of major rail, bus and highway projects. He has served as Project Director and/or Project Manager for a number of major projects, including the LA Exposition Light Rail Transit Project, the Metro Red Line N. Hollywood Extension, the San Fernando Valley Metro Orange Line, and the Century-El Segundo Extension Rail Transit Project (Metro Green Line).

Speakers:

DAVID L. MIEGER, AICP

DEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

Sponsor:

LAN Engineering

Schedule:

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)

12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please call Megan McIntyre at (909) 386-4472.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Dinner in Santa Ana
Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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The Future of Metrolink in Orange County

Mr. Johnson has more than 15 years of diversified experience in transportation planning, programming, finance, project development, project delivery, operations, government relations, and community affairs throughout California. At OCTA, he has had responsibility for the Orange County Metrolink operations and expansion program, as well as local initiatives such as the Metrolink Extension Program and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and Facilities Engineering. Mr. Johnson was also Director of Planning for Amtrak West from 1997-2003. He was responsible for planning corridor services in California, Oregon and Washington.

Speakers:

Darrell Johnson, Director of Transit Project Delivery at OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority)

Sponsor:

J.L.Patterson & Associates

Schedule:

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
5:00 p.m. Social Hour
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner (Chicken or Steak) and Scholarship Award and Presentation

Location:

Santa Ana Transportation Center, Casa Santa Fe
1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Megan McIntyre at (909) 386-4472.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

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The Great Salt Lake Causeway of the UPRR: Adventures in Settlement

Mr. Pita is a Technical Engineer/Project Manager with 30 years experience in geotechnical and hydrogeological projects. Some railroad projects include UPRR double track construction, BNSF bridge modifications, water pipeline installation, and hillside stabilization. Ms. Ravano is a Project Geotechnical Engineer with a geotechnical and civil engineering background. She has experience with UPRR and BNSF in areas such as tunnels, soldier pile installation, slope stability, and drilling.

Speakers:

Frank W. Pita, P.E., and Carol A. Ravano, P.E., both Geotechnical Engineers at Milbor-Pita & Assoc, Inc.

Sponsor:

Systra USA

Schedule:

Tuesday, February 13, 2006
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Megan McIntyre at (909) 386-4472.

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Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

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“Port of Los Angeles Rail Outlook ”

Michael Christensen is Director of Port Development and second in command at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s number one container port. He oversees the Engineering and Construction divisions, which employ nearly 150 professional, technical, and clerical staff that support the design, construction and management of all development projects at the 7500-acre complex. Mr. Christensen has more than 30 years of engineering and management experience related to maritime, rail, and general transportation projects. Prior to joining the port in October 2006, Christensen worked at Parsons Transportation Group and Southern Pacific Railroad, including projects in the Alameda Corridor, Reno’s ReTRAC, and the Port of Oakland.

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Speakers:

Michael R. Christensen, P.E.
Director of Port Development
The Port of Los Angeles

Sponsor:

DMJM Harris

Schedule:

Tuesday, February 13, 2006
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Brasserie Restaurant Meeting Room
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$25.00 - Members
$30.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Megan McIntyre at (909) 386-4472.

Please click here to view the archive of past Railway Club of Southern California meetings.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Exposition Metro Line Light Rail Design and Construction

Mr. Sandberg is the Director of Engineering and Construction for the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority. He is responsible for the design and construction of the 8.6 mile light rail line from downtown LA to Culver City. Previously he worked for the Pasadena Metro Gold Line from LA to Pasadena.

Speaker:

Joel J. Sandberg, P.E.

Sponsor:

Carter-Burgess

Schedule:

Tuesday, January 9, 2007
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Restaurant Level
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Megan McIntyre at (909) 386-4472.

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, November 14, 2006

“Caltrans Funded Grade Crossing/Separation Programs, Changes and Challenges”

Join us for this important and interesting topic that affects all of us in the rail industry.
Ken will talk about recent legal decisions on the 190 program and additional funds in the 130
Program and new FHWA rules for programming and liquidation of funds.

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Speakers:

Ken Galt, Chief
Railroad Crossing Safety Branch
California Department of Transportation
Division of Rail

Schedule:

Tuesday, November 14, 2006
11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Restaurant Level
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Marc Cañas
at (714) 835-6355.

Meeting Reminder

Monday, October 16, 2006
Luncheon in Los Angeles

Have you ever wondered how Railroads perform work on very busy corridors?

Come and listen to Mr. Gray Crary – Assistant Director Engineering & Construction for Metrolink on Monday, October 16, 2006 as he discusses the very exciting bridge change-out which just took place for the Trabuco Creek Bridge on SCRRA’s Orange Subdivision.

Speakers:

Gray Crary, Assistant Director Engineering and Construction, Metrolink

Schedule – Monday, October 16, 2006:

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet) 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

Presentation Location:

Sheraton Hotel Restaurant Level 711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please telephone Marc Cañas at (714) 835-6355.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Topic: Luncheon in Los Angeles

Alamedia Corridor East Status Update

Mr. Peterson will give an update on various proposed rail extensions throughout Riverside County, including an update on the Perris Valley Line progress and the upcoming I-15 Commuter Rail Feasibility Study.

Speakers:

Sheldon Peterson, RCTC Rail Programs Manager

Schedule - Tuesday, August 8, 2006

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Presentation

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Restaurant Level
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Marc Cañas at
(714) 835-6355.

Remember Membership Fees for 2006 are due now.

Meeting Reminder

Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Topic:

Alamedia Corridor East Status Update

Lou will cover status of current and upcoming ACE projects including some information on the “Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality & Port Security Bond Act”.

Schedule - Tuesday, June 13, 2006

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Round Table

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Restaurant Level
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Marc Cañas at
(714) 835-6355.

Remember Membership Fees for 2006 are due now

Meeting Reminder

Luncheon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, May 9, 2006

Quiet Zone Round Table

We will be discussing in a Round Table Format, Quiet Zone issues that affect Railroads, Commuter Agencies, Municipalities, and Regulatory Agencies (FRA & CPUC).

The panel will be comprised of representatives of each entity mentioned above and it will be an open forum to discuss the sometimes controversial topic of Quiet Zones. This will be a unique opportunity to hear each entities point of view on the subject. Audience participation will be the catalyst driving the conversation.

Speakers: representatives from Commuter Agencies, Railroads, FRA, CPUC and Municipalities will be present.

Schedule - Tuesday, May 9, 2006

11:30 a.m. Registration and Network
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Buffet)
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Round Table

Location:

Sheraton Hotel
Restaurant Level
711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Cost:

$20.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

RSVP:

If you haven’t already responded, please reply to this message or telephone Marc Cañas at (714) 835-6355.

Remember Membership Fees for 2006 are due now.