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October 2, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Avenue 7 Overpass Opens to Traffic in Madera County
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced the opening of the Avenue 7 overpass – the third high-speed rail structure to open in the last two months. Avenue 7 is one of nine grade separations in Madera County. “Grade separations ensure the safety of the local community and have longstanding environmental benefits including the reduction of unhealthy greenhouse gas emissions from idling vehicles normally at these railroad crossings,” said Garth...
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Authority Board Approves Final Portion of High-Speed Rail Line Between Merced and Bakersfield
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Board of Directors unanimously approved the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 50-mile project alignment section referred to as the “Central Valley Wye” part of the Merced to Fresno Section. The action provides for full environmental clearance for 171 miles of the high-speed rail alignment between Merced and Bakersfield, and the selection of...
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Website Launch for High-Speed Rail Training Center in Selma
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the City of Selma are ramping up recruitment efforts for the first cohort of the Central Valley Training Center Program by launching its new website. The website will allow students to easily review the training program’s qualifications and sign up for classes scheduled to start on Oct. 5. The training center, located in the City of Selma, will provide pre-apprenticeship classes and hands-on construction industry training for...
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
PHOTO RELEASE: Avenue 10 Overpass Opens in Madera County
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced the opening of the Avenue 10 overpass in Madera County – the second high-speed rail grade separation to open in the last month. Grade separations are realigned roadways designed to eliminate hazards, improve safety and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions caused by idling vehicles. The Avenue 10 overpass will allow traffic to cross over the future high-speed rail tracks. “Safety is a top priority at the...
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Nears 1,100 Daily Workers at Central Valley Job Sites
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is now averaging a daily record of nearly 1,100 workers dispatched to construction sites throughout the Central Valley. This milestone comes as the country celebrates Labor Day and the contributions of the American worker. “The Authority is proud to keep hardworking men and women on the job and in the field during this worldwide pandemic,” said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. “These individuals are more than...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
PHOTO RELEASE: Newly Constructed Overpass Opens to Traffic On Avenue 15 in Madera County
The California High-Speed Rail Authority today announced the opening of a newly constructed overpass on Avenue 15 in Madera County that will allow traffic to travel over the existing BNSF railroad tracks and the future high-speed rail system. With construction activity increasing across the Central Valley, more workers are being dispatched to the project. Currently, more than 4,300 construction jobs have been created, with 3,000 of those jobs being filled by Central Valley residents. “The...
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Environmental Scoping Document for Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section
Sacramento, Calif. – Progress continues for Southern California high-speed rail. Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) issued a Revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and a Revised Notice of Intent (NOI) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for the 30-mile Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section. The releases kick off a one-month formal scoping period to solicit input on additional...
Read MoreAugust 7, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Advances Environmental Work in Central Valley
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the approximately 50-mile project alignment section referred to as the “Central Valley Wye” part of the Merced to Fresno Section. The document will be presented to the Authority Board of Directors for adoption at the Sept. 10 board meeting, marking the second certification of an environmental document in less than a...
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Extends Public Comment Period and Changes Public Hearing Format for the San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today is extending the public review period for the San Francisco to San Jose Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) to Sept. 9, 2020. The Authority also is transitioning the public hearing for the Draft EIR/EIS, scheduled for Aug. 19, 2020, to an online/teleconference format.In consideration of limitations caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, the Authority elected to extend the public review period to...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2020
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Further Extends Public Review Period for the Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today is extending the public review period for the Burbank to Los Angeles Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) an additional 31 days to Aug. 31, 2020, bringing the total comment period to 94 days.In consideration of limitations caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, the Authority elected to again extend the public review period for the Draft EIR/EIS to provide additional time for review and comments. The...
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