California High Speed Rail
Assembly Approves $4.5 Billion In California High-Speed Rail Funding
The California Assembly has approved legislation authorizing about $4.5 billion in state bond funding for a high-speed rail system backed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Critical Caltrain Funding Tied To High-Speed Rail Vote
The future of Caltrain has now been tied to a key vote set for Friday on the California High-Speed Rail project that could also determine the future of Gov. Jerry Brown’s push to raise taxes.
Phil Matier: Crucial High-Speed Rail Vote At Hand
A critical vote is expected to take place this week in Sacramento as California legislators will decide on whether to issue almost $3 billion in state bonds for the high-speed rail project.
Environmental Exemptions Sought For High-Speed Rail Construction
California’s high-speed rail chief has said he’s seeking environmental exemptions on the first 130-mile leg of the bullet train in the San Joaquin Valley.
Analyst Suggests Gov. Brown Cancel Money For High-Speed Rail
The state’s nonpartisan analyst says the latest proposal to build a $68.4 billion high-speed train system linking Northern and Southern California is still too vague.
House Committee Probes California High-Speed Rail Project
A congressional committee has begun a review of California’s high-speed rail project, including possible conflicts of interest and whether a large government commitment would pull federal tax dollars away from other transportation projects.
Lawmaker Pushing Long-Term California Rail Plan
High-speed rail is on its way to California even though polls show that a majority of residents don’t want it. Now, State senator Mark DeSaulnier of Concord said that he believes there should be a comprehensive rail plan in place to guide future decisions.
Cap-And-Trade Fees Become Key Source For California High-Speed Rail
California’s plan to build the nation’s first high-speed rail system has identified one alternative funding source if federal and private-sector money does not materialize.
SF Supe Concerned About Transbay Terminal Without High-Speed Rail
San Francisco Supervisor Sean Elsbernd wants a reality check on the city’s Transbay Terminal Project if high-speed rail is not built.
Feinstein Urges Brown To Fold High-Speed Rail Authority
Dianne Feinstein said she is concerned the state will lose out on federal funding if the leadership is not changed.
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