SB 1316 (Correa) is designed to give authority to the Riverside
County Transportation Commission (RCTC) over the existing toll
lane on State Highway Route 91 (SR-91) of the Riverside County
portion. This bill essentially eliminates the Orange County
Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) rights and obligations of the
riverside portion of SR-91.
This is a necessary step in the right direction for fixing the
congested SR-91 which ultimately impacts the I-15 and its
surrounding cities. Our region depends a smooth, non-congested
freeway system between the SR-91 and I-15 freeways for goods
movement and commerce. These systems of freeways are a vital
link to the region, especially when trying to attract new
businesses and maintaining the economic vitality of the region.
This proposed new law would authorize RCTC to administer and
implement its plan on the SR-91 and ultimately extend to State
Highway Route 215 (SR-215).