The Rail Operations and Regulatory Committee provides a forum for interchange of information on rail issues. It maintains liaison with the California Public Utilities Commission, Caltrans, and the California Transportation Commission as relates to detailed operations of rail systems. The committee also coordinates with CPUC and monitors all regulatory matters for all guideway modes, except commuter rail and trolley buses. Support for the committee is provided by rail properties, except in instances where issues involved are primarily lobbying or political in nature, in which case support is provided by Association staff.