Communications & Outreach
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of Communications serves as liaison between the high-speed rail program and the public. The Office provides information about high-speed rail through various avenues including public forums, the media, online and social media. The Office of Communications is also responsible for the distribution and display of printed and online materials and media. The Office of Communications is committed to meeting the Authority’s goals of informing, educating and engaging the public about the California high-speed rail program. It is a top priority for the Authority to have positive, productive and working relationships with the public, which helps support the Authority’s goals of openness, transparency and strong community partnerships.
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July 2, 2019
California High-Speed Rail Authority to Make Public Recommendations for the State’s Preferred Alternatives in Northern California
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is releasing the staff recommendations for the State’s Preferred Alternatives for the high-speed rail routes in Northern California. Today’s action kicks off the start of a comprehensive outreach campaign through the summer to gather feedback from the public on the staff recommendations for the Authority Board of Directors to consider in making their decisions in September. Major outreach events will...
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
California High-Speed Rail Releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Document under CEQA for Merced to Fresno Project Section
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is releasing a draft supplemental environmental impact report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) entitled “Merced to Fresno Section: Central Valley Wye Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement” (referred to below as “Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS”). The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is available for 48-day review and public comment...
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2019
PHOTO RELEASE: New Housing Complex Opens to Wasco Residents
WASCO, Calif. – Today, the City of Wasco opened Rosaleda Village, a new housing complex to residents, with the help of several federal and state agencies, including the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority). The new 17-acre complex located on the southside of Gromer Avenue features more than 200 units and allows for easier access to schools, shopping centers and other activities. The former housing facility was located east of the BNSF railroad line on 6th and J Street and next...
Read MoreOctober 5, 2018
Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section Made Available
Board of Directors to Consider Certification and Project Approval at October Meeting SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced the availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Final Supplemental EIR) for the Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section of the California High-Speed Rail System. The Final Supplemental EIR represents a comprehensive project-level review of the southern part of the section that runs between...
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2018
High-Speed Rail Authority Names Director of Real Property
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced the appointment of Donald Odell as the Director of Real Property. “Don’s appointment to this position ensures that we continue our forward momentum in the acquisition of right of way for the high-speed rail program,” said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. “He has tremendous knowledge in this field and his experience to date is essential to the program’s success.” This...
Read MoreAugust 17, 2018
High-Speed Rail Authority Names Northern California Regional Director
SACRAMENTO, Calif.– The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced the appointment of Boris Lipkin as the Northern California Regional Director. “Boris’s appointment to this position continues the excellent work he has done as the Acting Northern California Regional Director to prepare us for future Silicon Valley to Central Valley high-speed rail service,” said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. “His experience with the high-speed rail program...
Read MoreAugust 16, 2018
High-Speed Rail Continues to Lead California and the Nation in Building a Clean and Green Transportation System
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) issued its annual Sustainability Report, which details how the Authority is already putting sustainability into action. The report updates the progress made in 2017 and the results of our comprehensive approach to designing, constructing and operating high-speed rail in a sustainable manner. The report highlights accomplishments in each aspect of the Authority’s Sustainability Framework. "Our goal is to...
Read MoreAugust 13, 2018
Watch for Truck Hauling on State Route 43 in Kings County
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) want to remind the public to use caution and avoid passing heavy trucks on State Route 43 (SR 43), as construction for high-speed rail and local harvest season is in full swing. Drivers should plan accordingly, and please add at least 20 extra minutes to your drive-time while using the busy two-lane highway. Heavy vehicles hauling fill-dirt for...
Read MoreJune 18, 2018
Cross Valley Corridor Plan Approved With Connection to Kings/Tulare High-Speed Rail Station
DINUBA, Calif. – Today, the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) Board voted to approve the Cross Valley Corridor Plan that will serve as a vision plan to improve transportation connections and guide future development of the Central San Joaquin Valley. The plan focuses on an existing rail corridor between the cities of Huron and Porterville, with direct and convenient access to the Kings/Tulare high-speed rail station. “This plan represents an opportunity to transform...
Read MoreMay 31, 2018
2,000 Construction Jobs Created on the High-Speed Rail Project
FRESNO, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) was joined by workers representing multiple local union halls to announce that more than 2,000 construction jobs have been created since the start of the high-speed rail project. Strong partnerships have been made with the State Building and Construction Trades Council, the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and many other groups to train and hire a skilled workforce to build the nation’s...
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The I Will Ride Mission & Vision
I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority dedicated to connecting students to information and career opportunities on the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction.
As passenger rail expands in the United States to meet mobility needs and improve air quality, the vision of the I Will Ride program is to educate, engage and inspire the next generation of professionals that will design, build and operate California’s high-speed rail system and other high-speed rail projects.
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Past Events
California High-Speed Rail Authority Order of Adjournment and Meeting Agenda
(CANCELED) May 17, 2021 (Rescheduled from May 12)4 PM
Board Agenda
California High-Speed Rail Authority Order of Adjournment and Meeting Agenda
May 12, 2021 (Rescheduled for May 17)6 PM
Click for May 17 Updated Agenda
Business Advisory Council Meeting Agenda
May 12, 20211:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Business Advisory Council Agenda
California High-Speed Rail Authority Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
April 22, 20218:30 AM – 10:00 AM
California High-Speed Rail Authority Monthly Board Meeting
March 25, 2021 11:00 amCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
March 25, 2021 8:30 amSan Jose to Merced Community Working Groups Webinar
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 5:00-7:00pm Webinar login: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1486415997 or join by phone: Telephone: 1-623-404-9000 Meeting ID: 148 641 5997San Francisco to San Jose Community Working Groups Webinar
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:00-7:00pm Webinar login: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1493260634 or join by phone: Telephone: 1-623-404-9000 Meeting ID: 149 326 0634Past Events
2020
OCTOBER
Palmdale to Burbank Project Section
- Palmdale to Burbank Virtual Community Meeting for Modified Build Alternatives – 10/22
SEPTEMBER
Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Telephone Townhall – 09/03
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Scoping Meeting #1 – 09/10
- Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section Scoping Meeting #2 – 09/12
AUGUST
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #3 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 08/05
- San Francisco to San Jose Project Section Draft EIR/EIS Virtual Public Hearing – 08/19
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section Telephone Townhall – 08/19
- Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section Main Street Grade Separation Information Meeting – 08/25
JULY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #1 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/20
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar #2 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/30
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Virtual Public Hearing – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 07/8
JUNE
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
- Open House Live Q&A Webinar – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 06/18
- Telephone Townhall – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 6/29
MAY
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Open Houses
- Live Q&A Webinar #1 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/11
- Live Q&A Webinar #2 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/14
- Live Q&A Webinar #3 – Topic: Draft EIR/EIS – 05/18
- San Jose to Merced Project Section Public Hearing – 5/27
APRIL
Bakersfield to Palmdale Project Section
- Virtual Public Hearing 04/23
MARCH
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill-Gilroy 03/09
- San Jose 03/11
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Mateo 03/16
- San Francisco 03/17
- South Peninsula 03/23 [canceled]
2019
OCTOBER
- Small Business Supportive Services Symposium 10/23
AUGUST
Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section
- Open Houses
- Selma 8/21
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Open Houses
- San Mateo 8/19
- San Francisico 8/12
- South Peninsula 8/6
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Open Houses
- Gilroy 8/22
- Los Banos 8/21
- San Jose 8/15
Industry Forums
- Industry Forum for Request for Qualifications for Track and Systems 8/5
JULY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Mateo County 7/24
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
- San Francisco 7/22
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 7/16
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
- Morgan Hill-Gilroy 7/10
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
MAY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 5/28
- San Mateo County 5/20
- South Peninsula 5/7
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 5/2
APRIL
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 4/22
MARCH
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 3/18
- South Peninsula 3/14
- San Mateo County 3/12
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 3/5
FEBRUARY
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 2/21
2018
NOVEMBER
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- Community Working Group Key Feedback (available upon request)
- San Jose 11/28
- Morgan Hill/Gilroy 11/7
OCTOBER
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Francisco 10/24
- San Mateo County 10/22
- South Peninsula 10/15
SEPTEMBER
Palmdale to Burbank Project Section
- Open Houses
- Acton/Agua Dulce 9/29
- San Mateo County 10/22
- Pacoima/Northeast San Fernando Valley 9/26
- Lake View Terrace/Shadow Hills/Sunland-Tujunga 9/24
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Gilroy 9/20
AUGUST
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 8/16
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Visalia 6/28
JUNE
Statewide Events
- Small Business Workshops
- Visalia 6/28
Central Valley Events
- Construction Packages Open Houses
- Fresno 3/21
- Hanford 3/6
- Wasco 3/1
MAY
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- Community Working Group Meetings
- San Jose 5/2
- Meeting Summary (coming soon)
Factsheets
About the High-Speed Rail Program
This is a quick snapshot of the overall program and how it will transform mobility, spur economic growth, create a cleaner environment, and preserve agricultural lands and natural habitats.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority receives funding from federal and state sources which is being used to fund construction, environmental planning and other early work.
Keeping High-Speed Rail Moving
High-speed rail operations will require five different facility types: Maintenance of Way (MOW) facilities, Light Maintenance Facilities (LMF), a Heavy Maintenance Facility (HMF), an Operations Control Center, and operations management headquarters.
High-Speed, High-Capacity Transportation
Despite planned investments in airports and highways, California is facing a transportation capacity crisis. To keep pace, California must expand its transportation capacity to improve mobility.
In preparation for the procurement of the initial trainsets, California High-Speed Rail is developing concepts for the layout and interiors of the cars that will shape an iconic design and set new standards for rail travel on the first true American high-speed train service.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to safety on trains and surrounding train lines. Learn more about the measures being taken to protect you.
Four major factors make high-speed trains operate at generally quieter levels than conventional passenger and freight rail services.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re committed to delivering the high-speed rail system to all Californians and achieving its mission in a way that reflects the Authority’s highest values.
High-Speed Rail: An International Success Story
High-speed rail may be new to the United States and California, but countries around the world have been building thousands of miles of high-speed rail for years, and many more countries plan to join them.
High-Speed Rail in Northern California
High-speed rail will provide clean, modern transportation for the millions of Northern California residents and will help tie the state’s economies together like never before.
High-Speed Rail in the Central Valley
High-speed rail is already happening in the Central Valley, with construction now spanning 119 miles across Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties.
Merced to Bakersfield Line: Connecting the Central Valley to California
The electrified high-speed rail line between Merced and Bakersfield is the first building block of the statewide system. This 171-mile line will offer the nation’s first true electrified high-speed rail service.
High-Speed Rail in Southern California
The Authority continues its work in partnership with agencies, corridor cities, interested stakeholders and the public to bring the nation’s first high-speed rail to Southern California.
Caltrans Y El Tren De Alta Velocidad: Construyendo Al Futuro
En asociación con Caltrans y la Fundación de Los Angeles Railroad Heritage, instalamos una nueva exhibición que cuenta la historia del pasado, presente y futuro de los viajes en tren en California. La instalación está ubicada en Philippe The Original, el emblemático restaurante de Los Ángeles fundado en 1908.
Federal Grant Awards & Applications
Benefits of High-Speed Rail
A look at how investment in the nation’s first high-speed rail system has created jobs and generated economic activity in numerous ways.
High-Speed Rail: Creating Jobs
California’s high-speed rail program is putting people to work. The number of employment opportunities continues to increase as the program expands.
The Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) helps small businesses and job seekers who are interested in working on the high-speed rail program. The policy removes barriers and assists small businesses and potential employees with finding and obtaining construction contracts, jobs and training.
California’s policies set a national tone on environmental issues. The goal is to deliver the greenest infrastructure project in the nation, both in construction and operations, and to honor California’s culture of environmental stewardship.
The Authority has long-held commitments matched with actions that reduce construction and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions while delivering a system that is the backbone for transferring medium and long-distance trips to completely zero-carbon rail.
Student Leadership in High-Speed Rail Transportation
I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) dedicated to connecting students to information and career opportunities on the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction.
Small Business Program
More about the Authority’s Small Business Program and how to get involved.
How to get registered and stay connected.
A summary of the Authority’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Program and the certification process.
A helpful guide to assist in a bidding process.
A summary of what to do before you sign the contract/agreement.
A summary of what to do after you sign the contract/agreement.
Get the Facts
High-speed rail will connect California’s mega-regions, starting with the Merced to Bakersfield line as the first part of a building block approach. Get the Facts: Construction 
The high-speed rail project has garnered a lot of publicity leading to speculation and rumor, making it important to separate fact from fiction. Get the Facts: Sustainability 
The Authority is committed to building a high-speed rail system that minimizes impacts to both the natural and built environment, encourages compact land development around transit stations and helps California manage its pressing issues with climate change, traffic and airport congestion, and energy dependency.The California High-Speed Rail Authority makes every effort to ensure the website and its contents meet mandated ADA requirements as per the California State mandated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA standard. If you are looking for a particular document not located on the California High-Speed Rail Authority website, you may make a request for the document under the Public Records Act through the Public Records Act page. If you have any questions about the website or its contents, please contact the Authority at info@hsr.ca.gov.