The Point: New Metrolink station will expand travel options for growing communities along the 91/PVL
A new access point is in the works for the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line (91/PVL)! The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) recently awarded $40.5 million in Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant funds to RCTC for the development and construction of a new Metrolink station in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley. The station is a partnership between RCTC and Metrolink and will be located between the existing Moreno Valley/March Field and Perris-Downtown stations along the 91/PVL and will serve the rapidly growing communities along I-215.
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 project will bring more transportation options to the region especially the neighboring communities of Perris, San Jacinto, and Hemet that are expected to see significant growth in housing, industrial, and commercial centers. The new station is also part of RCTC’s Traffic Relief Plan – a comprehensive transportation strategy that identifies investments in transportation projects, services, and infrastructure. The plan is designed to reduce traffic congestion, implement roadway safety measures, and offer greater mobility options for Riverside County residents.
“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 feature bicycle lockers, bus bays, kiss and ride drop off zones, and rideshare parking to facilitate transit integration and promote multimodal travel via active transportation, transit, carpooling, and vanpooling.
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 final design for this $50.5 million project is anticipated to begin in 2025 and is estimated to be completed by 2029.