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One of the best ways to decrease harbor congestion and air pollution is to use trains rather than trucks to move cargo. That is why we support the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) proposal to build a rail terminal a short hop from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
- Long Beach Press-Telegram editorial
May 10, 2007
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Action is needed now to ensure the continued economic development of Southern California through improved rail infrastructure. The Southern California International Gateway will help accommodate current and future demands of goods movement in the most efficient and environmentally sensitive manner.
Without additional infrastructure, such as this project, freeway congestion, air quality and the regional and state economy could be negatively affected. Unfortunately, existing near-dock rail options are limited. At the same time, although BNSF has increased its on-dock volume 198% since 2002, and other on-dock development is planned, it will not grow at a pace to meet demand.
As a result, additional cargo containers will continue to travel on the I-710 and other local roadways to rail facilities in downtown Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, further burdening already strained infrastructure.
The San Pedro Bay Ports Draft Rail Master Planning Study Update recognizes the importance of rail in enabling the efficient transportation of cargo and underscores the need for increased intermodal on-dock and near-dock rail capacity.
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