High Speed Rail
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Metro Looks to Shift High Desert Freeway Funds to High-Speed Rail
The way L.A. is approaching the High Desert Corridor represents an important turning point: from prioritizing environmentally destructive car-centric transportation to environmentally-friendly rail transportation
August 19, 2020
Some Urban Observations From My Italy Vacation
Rome, Pisa, Calci, Lucca, Venice and Florence are conducive to car-free travel. High-speed trains are great for travel between cities.
January 24, 2020
Caltrans Settles Environment Lawsuit, Cancels High Desert Freeway Project
Thanks to a Climate Resolve lawsuit, Caltrans has agreed to halt work on the Metro-funded High Desert Corridor freeway
October 2, 2019
Wrongheaded High Desert Freeway Named a Top National Boondoggle
Proponents have smeared a lot of lipstick on their $8 billion, 63-mile highway project, but it's still a pig
June 18, 2019
High-Speed Rail Authority Updates Plan to Finish Central Valley Segment
The annual update on progress and planning for the California High-Speed Rail program includes more precise estimates of costs and an outside analysis of the program's feasibility.
May 3, 2019
Tidbits from This Week’s U.S. High Speed Rail Association Conference
This week Streetsblog L.A. attended the U.S. High Speed Rail Association's West Coast Rail Conference. The conference featured speakers from public agencies and private industry speaking on rail projects from California to Korea to Turkey to Spain and many places between.
March 1, 2017
Republican’s Attempt to Undermine High Speed Rail on Hold…for Now
The Assembly Transportation Committee said “thanks, but no thanks” to A.B. 6, legislation by a Santa Clarita Republican that would give voters the chance to overturn $8 billion in bonds meant to fund California High Speed Rail. A.B. 6 was defeated by an unofficial vote of 7-4 (which will likely be 11-5 when the official tally is released.)
April 21, 2015
High-Speed Rail Breaks Ground in Fresno
California signaled its commitment to high-speed rail with a groundbreaking today in Fresno. The ceremony, featuring a speech by Governor Jerry Brown, marks the official beginning of construction on the long-awaited train.
January 6, 2015
California Legislation Watch: Weekly Update
Here is Streetsblog’s weekly highlight of California legislation and activities related to sustainable transportation.
September 12, 2014
Give Your Input at Upcoming CA High Speed Rail Scoping Meetings
The California High Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) is hosting a series of meetings to solicit input on two Los Angeles County sections of the statewide project.
August 7, 2014