https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink Metrolink Executive Committee meeting transcripts. public-meetings Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-10-10-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-10-10-executive-committee.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled public comment, approved regular calendar items including minutes, bylaws amendments, and classification title changes, and received legislative and CEO updates. The meeting also noted the final day of committee meetings under the current structure and closed with committee and chair comments. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-07-11-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-07-11-executive-committee.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on Olympic planning support, the Student Adventure Pass pilot, legislative and funding matters, and current train cancellations tied to crew mark-offs. Members approved the regular-calendar contract authority item and discussed student ridership, transit funding, security, and service reliability concerns. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-05-09-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-05-09-executive-committee.html Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on Title VI compliance, employee compensation, legislative advocacy, and San Clemente emergency rail work. No public comments were received, and the meeting closed after brief chair comments. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-04-11-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-04-11-executive-committee.html Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received reports on Metrolink's strategic business plan progress, proposed quarterly KPIs, legislative matters, service performance, and ridership trends. Members also noted coordination on San Clemente corridor emergency permit work and reflected on a recent Anaheim workshop. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-03-14-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-03-14-executive-committee.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee received a legislative update covering local outreach, state rail funding and bills, federal budget uncertainty, and Olympics transportation funding needs. The CEO reported on the likely loss of federal earmarks under the continuing resolution and announced Arnold Hackett's planned departure, followed by brief comments on the upcoming workshop and a recent fatality involving a Metrolink train near Oceanside. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-02-14-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2025-02-14-executive-committee.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Metrolink Executive Committee handled regular calendar business including approval of minutes, authorization of a Title VI public comment process, and receive-and-file reports on compensation, AB 1234 travel, and legislative matters. The CEO and directors also discussed Customer Appreciation Day, Transit Equity Day ridership, San Bernardino Line performance, a new safety executive, and service disruption impacts. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-10-11-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-10-11-executive-committee.html Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee handled legislative advocacy contract extensions, the 2025 meeting calendar, Brightline West coordination, compensation reporting, customer experience updates, and legislative updates. Members focused on lobbyist roles, LA28 funding strategy, student fare-program awareness, schedule changes, ridership, and on-time performance. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-07-12-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-07-12-executive-committee.html Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled routine business and regular calendar items, including approving minutes and a Delta Dental renewal, receiving updates on service growth planning, conference attendance, government relations, and the CEO's report. Key discussion focused on future service patterns, transit funding, rail regulations, and agency staffing/internship updates. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-06-14-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-06-14-executive-committee.html Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee received a safety briefing, approved regular-calendar action items, and heard updates on insurance renewal, rail-to-rail/code-share extension, legislative matters, and CEO operational notes. The CEO highlighted smart crossing technology work in San Juan Capistrano and announced interim safety leadership after Frank Castellanos' departure. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-05-10-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-05-10-executive-committee.html Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on Metrolink service planning, customer experience, 2028 Olympic Games transportation preparation, Brightline West coordination, disruption response, legislative matters, and recent ridership growth. Action items included approving prior minutes and the Title VI public hearing item for the Antelope Valley Line schedule expansion. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-04-12-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-04-12-executive-committee.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee approved a NEOGOV service agreement authorization increase and received reports on Antelope Valley Line service expansion ridership, legislative advocacy, and the CEO's federal testimony opportunity. Members also discussed train cleaning and security, zero-emission multiple unit service study progress, Orange County coastal rail protection, and adjourned in memory of Don Del Rio's mother. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-03-08-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-03-08-executive-committee.html Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee received a safety briefing, then moved through its regular calendar with approvals for AV Line Title VI public outreach and compensation plan changes, plus updates on brand awareness, legislation, federal funding, service, and operations. Public comment was opened but no comments were received. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-02-09-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-02-09-executive-committee.html Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received safety instructions, handled regular calendar business including approval of minutes, an LC Top funding transfer for the Student Adventure Pass, and a legislative update. The CEO and committee members also discussed storm impacts, San Clemente slope issues, transit equity ridership, customer appreciation events, and regional air-quality advocacy. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-01-12-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2024-01-12-executive-committee.html Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing, heard public comment on Arrow Line amenities and accessibility, and handled regular calendar business including minutes, board travel, compensation study results, and a legislative update. The CEO also reported on December closure work, staff departures, and the upcoming board retreat. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-10-13-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-10-13-executive-committee.html Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received a safety briefing and heard public comments, then handled regular calendar business including meeting minutes, self-insured retention funding strategy, market research contract authority, LA28 Olympic preparations, and service growth planning. Members focused particularly on planning for major insurance liabilities, funding needs for Olympic transportation service, and shifting Metrolink toward more frequent regional rail service. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-09-08-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-09-08-executive-committee.html Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee received a safety briefing, approved employee insurance benefit changes, and received reports on compensation, customer experience, legislation, and the CEO's activities. Discussion focused on benefit equity, compensation follow-up, ridership campaigns, legislative funding and outreach, rail safety, and future SIR funding discussion. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-07-14-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-07-14-executive-committee.html Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The executive committee heard public comments on Metrolink service, station safety, and fare programs, then reviewed regular calendar items on zero-emission rail technology, low-income fare outreach, and a student pass pilot. The committee approved the low-income fare outreach item, received several reports, and heard brief CEO updates on service restoration and special-event service. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-06-09-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-06-09-executive-committee.html Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee handled regular calendar business including approvals for LC Top funding, represented employee health benefit contributions, and a rail-to-rail program extension. It also received updates on board travel reporting, station connectivity planning, legislative matters, locomotive funding efforts, and San Clemente track closure response. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-05-12-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-05-12-executive-committee.html Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The Executive Committee received updates on Metrolink's low-income fare outreach, customer experience initiatives, service growth planning, legislative priorities, quarterly compensation activity, and CEO operational updates. The committee approved initiating Title VI public outreach for the low-income fare program and received several informational reports without objection. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-04-14-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-04-14-executive-committee.html Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on Metrolink legislative advocacy, sustainability initiatives, CARB locomotive regulations, Earth Day promotions, and USC ridership research. The CEO also reported restored Orange County and Inland Empire-Orange County service, Earth Day outreach, and a new customer experience executive, while the chair previewed upcoming board evaluation and planning topics. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-03-10-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-03-10-executive-committee.html Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on Metrolink fare and ridership efforts, employee compensation reporting, legislative advocacy, grant applications, and rail funding issues. Members discussed the monthly pass discount pilot's ridership gains and requested continued analysis of discount levels and retention trends. https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-02-10-executive-committee.html https://public-meetings.burke.services/metrolink/2023-02-10-executive-committee.html Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 The committee received updates on seismic safety, board chair rotation bylaws, legislative advocacy, customer experience initiatives, and the CEO’s recent activities. Discussion focused on state and federal transit funding, ridership recovery, outreach programs, and recent Metrolink promotions and events.