Cargo growth has been consistent at the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for over 10 years, and projections indicate it will continue to grow. To meet growing needs, strategies to efficiently transport cargo out of the Harbor Complex are required. Maximizing containers moved via on-dock rail to increase cargo velocity is a key strategy of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan, California Sustainable Freight Action Plan, and California Freight Mobility Plan. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Rail Study identified rail network improvements needed over the next 25 years. Projections indicate that rail demand will likely double between 2018 and 2025. Adding a fourth track along a segment of the SR-710 corridor would greatly improve rail movement efficiency of a vital rail corridor serving the port complex. The project also enhances connectivity to the upcoming Pier B Rail Yard expansion. These projects and others will help achieve the goal of 35% on-dock rail utilization, while also contributing to the broader goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from port-related sources. This paper will detail lessons learned during the design process and construction.
Fourth Track at Ocean Boulevard: Lessons Learned and Staying on Track for POLB’s Rail Expansion
17th Triennial International Conference ; 2025 ; Providence, Rhode Island
Ports 2025 ; 197-206
2025-05-29
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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