"With $1 billion now committed annually from state funds against Trump's clawback of $4 billion, California's high-speed rail project has certainly experienced some ups and downs this year. Throughout all the political machinations, however, work has continued, with 171 miles currently under design and construction from Merced to Bakersfield. Nearly 70 miles of guide-way are complete, along with nearly 60 fully completed structures; an additional 29 structures are underway across Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties."
"The project continues to advance statewide, with 463 miles of the 494-mile San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim system fully environmentally cleared and construction ready. That means it's not a question of it getting built: it will. The question is how long it will take and what can be done to accelerate construction. And who would know better than Ian Choudri, the CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority?"
State funds now commit $1 billion annually to offset a federal clawback of $4 billion, enabling continued high-speed rail construction. One hundred seventy-one miles are currently under design and construction between Merced and Bakersfield. Nearly 70 miles of guideway are complete, with almost 60 completed structures and 29 structures underway across Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. Statewide, 463 of the 494 miles between San Francisco and Los Angeles/Anaheim are fully environmentally cleared and construction ready. Construction is assured, while the primary issues are project duration and methods to accelerate delivery. An October 22 public event will provide updates and accept questions.
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