17-05-2025
Community feedback needed on LOSSAN rail realignment plans
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SANDAG has proposed four alternatives for relocating train tracks from the eroding cliffs of Del Mar, and public feedback will be open for nearly two months.
The cliffs of Del Mar are eroding at an average rate of six inches per year, posing a risk to the train tracks currently situated on the edge. SANDAG's proposed solutions for relocating the San Diego Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail in that area includes three tunnel options under Del Mar and one option to reinforce and double-track the current cliffside location.
The Mayor and city council of Del Mar have expressed opposition to the current options and have suggested a different location not included in SANDAG's proposals.
The Pink, Blue, and Yellow Line options involve constructing tunnels at various locations under Del Mar, aiming to move the tracks away from the unstable cliffs. These options are part of SANDAG's efforts to address the erosion issue. The Green Line option proposes reinforcing the existing tracks on the cliffs by double tracking them, despite the ongoing erosion.
SANDAG has also included a 'no build' option, which would leave the tracks in their current location without any modifications.
On Feb. 28, 2025, the SANDAG moved forward with proposed project goals, objectives, and alternative alignments, including a no build alternative, into environmental document process. An updated NOP of a Draft Environmental Impact Report was released in May, starting a 45-day scoping period to collect feedback.
As SANDAG continues to plan for the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project, they are asking the community to read the notice and share your comments by June 30, 2025.
A public scoping meeting will be held at The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on May 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for project updates and to allow the public to provide comments on the scope and content of the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Public input will be taken at the meeting and can be provided in person, or in writing via letter, email, or online. Written comments on the scope of the EIR should be sent:
Via mail to SANDAG, 1011 Union Street, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101, ATTN: LOSSAN Comments
Via email to lossancomments@ with subject line 'SDLRR Project NOP'
Online at
Due to the time limits mandated by state law, responses must be sent at the earliest possible date, but no later than June 30, 2025.
Public feedback is open for 45 days so residents and stakeholders can voice their opinions on the proposed alternatives.
For more information on this project, the scoping period, or the environmental process, visit
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