RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) awarded $40.5 million in Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funds to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the development and construction of a new Metrolink station/mobility hub in Riverside County’s unincorporated region of Mead Valley. The Mead Valley Metrolink Station/Mobility Hub project is a partnership between RCTC and the Southern California Regional Railroad Authority (Metrolink). The new station will be located between the existing Moreno Valley/March Field and Perris Downtown stations along the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line (91/PVL).

Measure A, the twice voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements in Riverside County, will also contribute $3.7 million along with $6.3 million in RCTC-controlled State Transit Assistance funds. The final design for this $50.5 million project is anticipated to begin in 2025.

“As more people move to the cities and communities along I-215 corridor, the Commission is planning for and delivering much needed transportation projects that will connect our region with the rest of southern California and help reduce traffic congestion,” said RCTC Chair and City of Beaumont Councilmember Lloyd White. “We welcome the state partnership in our effort and are grateful to CalSTA for awarding this vital funding. The new Mead Valley Metrolink Station and Mobility Hub will benefit not only Mead Valley residents but also the entire Riverside County region.”

The new station will provide an additional Metrolink access point on the 91/PVL and feature:

• Side platforms along the future double track alignment
• Canopies to provide shade for waiting passenger rail passengers
• Centrally located bus loop and bus bays for unloading and loading
• Parking spaces easily accessible for rail and bus passengers and carpool and vanpool users

The 91/PVL serves the growing communities along I-215. As housing, industrial, and commercial centers continue to develop, Mead Valley communities have experienced significant growth in recent years, with an increasing need for more transportation options. As a centrally located hub, the new station will provide additional access for Metrolink service, allow for bus connections, and offer easy access for commuters to carpool or vanpool to job centers across the region.

The Mead Valley Metrolink Station/Mobility Hub represents RCTC’s ongoing commitment to deliver transportation projects that offer Riverside County residents convenient mobility options. The project is estimated to be completed by 2029.