We're Reimagining Rail
The Link21 Team has made great progress in defining a vision for the Program to best connect people, places, and possibilities across the Northern California Megaregion. In Phase 1, we will be developing concepts with our partners and members of the public to realize this vision. Learn how we’re reimagining passenger rail with the four building blocks of Link21.
The Benefits of Link21 Are Game‑changing
New passenger rail connections will help you get to the places you want to go and protect our environment from the harmful greenhouse gas emissions of cars. Link21 will have a positive impact on the environment by creating jobs, advancing equity, and tackling the climate crisis.
Apply to Our Equity Advisory Council
Link21 is looking for regional members for our Equity Advisory Council (EAC)! The EAC will provide a space for meaningful community collaboration to advance equity throughout the Link21 Program and shape the planning of passenger rail improvements in the Northern California Megaregion.
Where We Are Today and Where We're Going
We are conducting research and collecting community input to plan the best passenger rail transportation system for Northern California.
Check out our timeline to see where we are in the process and how Link21 will unfold over the coming years.
Phase 0
Program Definition
Starts 2019
Phase 1
Program Identification
Starts 2022
We are here
Phase 2
Project(s) Selection
Starts 2024
Phase 3
Project(s) Delivery
Starts 2029
Phase 4
Ready for Service
2040
Looking Towards the Future
As new travel patterns emerge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, transportation planning must continue for the future to fulfill our commitment to fast, frequent, safe, reliable, and comfortable passenger rail service for Northern Californians.
