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Transportation Network

Riverside County is home of one of the nation’s most diverse and reliable transportation networks. This includes highways and express lanes, public buses, commuter rail trains and active transportation options serving bicyclists and pedestrians. Business needs are also well-addressed with the presence of freight facilities owned and operated by two intercontinental railroads and convenient access to the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as being nearby air facilities such as Ontario International Airport, PalmSprings International Airport, March Air Reserve Base and a wide variety of other aviation facilities throughout Southern California. Most importantly, Riverside County’s transportation network is poised to serve future growth needs thanks to ongoing investment and funding, innovative project delivery and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. Freeways and Highways —Our freeway systemconnects other counties to Riverside’s businesses, entertainment, and

high quaity of living. The region has recently invested $20.9 billion to connect the Toll-road and High Occupacy Vehicle (HOV) network of highways to increase the efficiency and reduce congestion of commuters. Significant investments have also beenmade on a number of key corridors including SR- 91, I-215, and I-10 and another $471 million project is ready to break ground in December 2017 on I-15. Public Transit — The Riverside Transportation Agency (RTA) is the is among the largest in the nation for a transit system, encompassing approximately 2,500 squaremiles of western Riverside County, the second largest territory of any transit operator in the nation. This broad transit connectivity means that Amazon employees will be able to access a diverse array of housing and lifestyle choices within a single region. Rail Transit — Since 1992, Metrolink has provided SoCal drivers a safe, convenient alternative to driving. Trains operate on seven routes across a six-county, 538 route mile network, which includes a portion of northern San Diego County. Service to Riverside from the Los Angeles

and Orange Counties ensures a regional approach which matches commuters withmajor employment centers such as Amazon’s HQ2. Mobility — Riverside County Transportation Commission has been committed to the improvement and enhancement of non-motorized transportation by awarding more than $152million to local jurisdictions for a wide variety of street improvements, and active transportation projects for bicyclists and pedestrians. Private Shuttle Service —WeDriveU, Inc. is the leader in corporate transportation, with headquarters in Burlingame, California and operations across the U.S. Their vision is to improve corporatemobility specializing in complete managed solutions that redefine employee commutes and large-scale programs such as meetings/events and field data collection. As the leader in Commuter Alternatives, WeDriveU solutions help large employers attract and retain talent, boost productivity and reduce their environmental impact.

Excellent service. It is actually a joy to commute and be able to be productive while onmy way to work without stressing. “

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—Felix WeDriveU Passenger

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