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August 28, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Celebrates Creating 3,000 Construction Jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has reached another historic milestone coinciding with the 125th anniversary of Labor Day - the creation of more than 3,000 jobs across 119 miles of construction in the Central Valley. In partnership with local trade unions, the State Building and Construction Trades Council and the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, the Authority is proud to work alongside such skilled trades people including operating engineers, electricians,...
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Authority and Kings County Reach Important Agreements
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and Kings County Board of Supervisors announced that they have signed three major agreements that will clear the way for substantial progress on California’s high-speed rail program in Kings County in the Central Valley. “Now is the time for Kings County to come together with the Authority to settle disputes and to signal a new phase of cooperation,” said Supervisor Doug Verboon. “With our agreements in place,...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2019
PHOTO RELEASE: Overpasses Open to Traffic on Avenue 8 and Avenue 11 in Madera County
Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority and its design-build contractor Tutor-Perini/Zachry/Parsons (TPZP) opened two newly constructed overpasses on Avenue 8 and Avenue 11 in Madera County that allow traffic to travel over the high-speed rail system. This marks the first completed high-speed rail grade separations for Madera County. “The completion of this overcrossing is a great step forward toward a positive working relationship with High-Speed Rail and Madera...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives Important Federal Approval
In another step toward continued progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail system, today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced that the State of California has received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to assume its federal environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws. Today’s announcement allows the Authority to move forward with the completion of...
Read MoreJuly 19, 2019
California High-Speed Rail Authority Industry Forum for Request for Qualifications for Track and Systems RFQ No. HSR 19-13
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is seeking a design-build-maintain contractor to submit qualifications to bid on RFQ No. HSR 19-13. The scope of work will include design and construction of trackwork, railway systems, electrification, as well as testing and commissioning.The Track and Systems contract, as proposed, will also include a 30-year term of maintenance for both the underlying civil works and track and systems work, which would include construction of necessary...
Read MoreJuly 16, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues Progress Video and Improved Photo and Video Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released the newest construction video highlighting the progress the Authority continues to make along the first 119-miles of high-speed rail infrastructure in Central Valley.
Read MoreJuly 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...
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