Until now retail stores have been essential for customer acquisition, but as consumers are spending more and more time browsing online and becoming increasingly open to alternative modes of purchasing, there is a real opportunity for innovation through e-commerce and direct sales.

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Alone and in partnership with Amtrak, Caltrans is also involved in the support of intercity passenger rail service in California, and is a leader in promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation.

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