Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities
Come to one of our live, online public workshops to learn how Link21 uses feedback from your community and cutting-edge data to bring you connected and convenient passenger rail.
Show Us What You Know About Northern California
Take our quiz about the travel patterns in Northern California. You’ll also learn about the cool tools and data we’re using to solve transportation challenges and build the best passenger rail network for the Megaregion.
We’re Committed to Equity and Inclusion
Read our equity vision statement to learn how Link21 is working hard to deliver a better passenger rail system to transit-dependent riders, communities harmed by past infrastructure projects, and individuals with limited access to housing, jobs, and opportunities.
We want as many voices and perspectives as possible. Learn how you can get involved with 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.
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
We are here
Phase 1
Program Identification
Starts 2021
Phase 2
Project(s) Selection
Starts 2024
Phase 3
Project(s) Delivery
Starts 2028
Phase 4
Ready for Service
2040
Looking Towards the Future
As new travel patterns emerge in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, long-range transportation planning must continue for the future to fulfill our commitment to fast, frequent, safe, reliable, and comfortable passenger rail service for Northern Californians.
