California High-Speed Rail Construction Update - Summer 2021 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2021-08-06 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s August 2021 Construction Update highlights the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project. Highlights include summer progress across all high-speed rail construction packages and engagement with Fresno stakeholders as we plan for the future Fresno high-speed rail station. The Authority currently has 119 miles under construction in the Central Valley within three construction packages. Design-builder contractors Tutor-Perini/Zachry/Parsons, Dragados-Flatiron/Joint Venture, and California Rail Builders together have 35 active construction sites with an average of 1,100 workers dispatched each day. For more information about ongoing construction, visit: www.buildhsr.com
SR 43 Tied Arch Bridge - September 27, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-10-11 | HSR staff recently stopped by this location to grab a quick shot with the drone. You can see more than 150,000 cubic yards of embankment fill that has been placed to form the guideway on both sides of the Tied Arch Bridge.The guideway is where future high-speed trains will travel before it crosses over the highway and traffic, between Fresno and Kings counties.The Tied Arch Bridge spans 249-feet long and 52-feet wide.For more information visit www.buildhsr.com and www.hsr.ca.gov
Hanford Viaduct - September 27, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-10-09 | To date, 284 of the 978 pre-cast concrete girders have been placed on the Hanford Viaduct. Ironworkers are working each day to tie rebar for the deck and parapet walls of the structure. Over the last few months, workers have placed concrete for the diaphragms of the structure, which bring the girders set between each span of columns together.Hanford Viaduct is the largest high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley spanning nearly 6,330 feet long. When complete it will carry high-speed trains over San Joaquin Valley Railroad and State Route 198.
New Interactive Art Unveiled at Salesforce Transit Center highlights #ThePortalSFtoHSR California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-10-07 | Dozens of transit advocates and enthusiasts unveiled a new interactive public art piece at TJPA’s Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco that highlights The Portal project, which will extend Caltrain service to downtown San Francisco and serve as the northern terminal for future California high-speed rail.
#WonkWednesday: All About our Clean and Green High-Speed Rail System California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-10-02 | In this edition of #WonkWednesday, take a quick look at how we are creating one of the greenest and cleanest transportation projects in the U.S. by checking out highlights from our annual Sustainability Report.
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Meeting, September 26, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-09-30 | 1. Consider Approving the June 26-27, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes 2. Northern California Regional Update 3. Sustainability Report 5. Finance and Audit Committee Report 6. Board Member Comments 7. Confidential Closed Session
California High-Speed Rail Finance & Audit Committee, September 26, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-09-30 | Agenda Item #1 Approving the May 16, 2024, Finance and Audit Committee Meeting MinutesAgenda Item #2 Audit Report by the Chief AuditorAgenda Item #3 Executive Summary by Chief Financial OfficerAgenda Item #4 Central Valley Update by Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Central Avenue Grade Separation - August 12, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-09-10 | ...
Public Policy Fellows Tour High-Speed Rail Construction California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-09-04 | The 2023-2024 cohort of Executive Fellows and three Cal-in-Sac Fellows woke up bright and early to tour construction on California’s historic high-speed rail project in the Central Valley. The Executive Fellowship Program is a public policy fellowship program that allows graduate students to gain experience in the executive offices of state agencies across California. The Cal-in-Sac Fellowship is a summer internship program for students at UC Berkeley where they can gain-first-hand experience in state agencies, the California Legislature, think tanks, or non-profits and receive course credit. During the tour, the Fellows from these programs learned about the Authority’s work to integrate Fresno’s Historic Train Depot into the planned Fresno high-speed rail station and toured some of our signature structures, including the San Joaquin River Viaduct.
#WonkWednesday: What exactly is the environmental process? | California High-Speed Rail California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-08-28 | In this edition of #WonkWednesday, join us as we dive into the environmental clearance process.Caption: The California High-Speed Rail Authority explains how project sections have achieved environmental clearance from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Closed Session Meeting, August 8, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-08-16 | Confidential Closed Session The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors will meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 11126(a)
HSRs First Ever Exhibit at the 2024 California State Fair California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-29 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) opened its first ever interactive exhibit at the California State Fair in Sacramento. During the course of the fair, visitors got the opportunity to walk through the life-size mock-up train interiors, check out 3D renderings and models of the planned Central Valley stations, and more. Watch the video to see what some of them thought about the exhibit.
#WonkWednesday: What will California tourism look like with high-speed rail? California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-24 | Let’s explore some of the tourist destinations travelers will be able to access with high-speed rail.
Learn more about the McKinley and Golden State Boulevard Grade Separation Project California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-17 | Work at the McKinley and Golden State Boulevard Grade Separation project in the City of Fresnois underway. Work will include a road closure along McKinley Avenue, between State Route 99 and West Avenue. Central Valley Deputy Regional Director Toni Tinoco shares what you need to know about the grade separation project. Construction is expected to last through July 2025. For more information or to download the detour map, visit www.BuildHSR.com
High-Speed Rail Media Day at the 2024 California State Fair California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-12 | As the state fair kicks off, members of the media were given a tour of the California High-Speed Rail Authority exhibit.
Construction to Community Engagement in 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-12 | From building structures to planning for future operations and engaging with the public, come along for an update on California High-Speed Rail in July 2024.
Sacramento Republic FC and the State Fair Team Up California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-11 | A ticket to the July 13, 2024 Sacramento Republic FC match against North Carolina FC also gets you into the 2024 California State Fair. Come check out the rides, games, food and for the first time ever an interactive California High-Speed Rail Exhibit!
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Meeting Day 1, June 26, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-07-03 | 1. Consider Approving the May 16, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes 2. Staff Presentation on the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Final EIR/EIS and Proposed Selection of the Preferred Alternative (Alternative SR14A including a Central Subsection and the Burbank Subsection) from Spruce Court in Palmdale to Winona Avenue in Burbank and Related Decisions 3. Consider Approving the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Internal Audit Plan and acknowledging the Internal Quality Assurance Self-Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 4. Consider Accepting the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget 5. Consider Providing Approval to Award the Agreement Resulting from the Design Services for Track and Overhead Contract Systems Procurement 6. CEO Report
Palmdale to Burbank Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-06-27 | On June 27, 2024, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) and HSR Build Alternative for the approximately 38-mile Palmdale to Burbank project alignment section. The Board’s actions mean the project will now be cleared from San Francisco all the way to Los Angeles.For more information visit www.hsr.ca.gov
Road 26 Grade Separation - May 29, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-06-21 | Work has begun at the Road 26 Grade Separation in Madera County. Crews are working on the substructure of the future overpass including the footings of the abutment walls. A short distance away at Schmidt Creek (seen here at :46 - 1:14), falsework is being erected to place girders for the bridge that will go over the creek bed. Girders are expected to be placed at the end of June.For more information, including other videos and images visit www.buildhsr.com
Central Avenue Grade Separation - June 7, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-06-21 | On June 7, crews from Tutor-Perini/Zachry/Parsons began placing the first of 20 pre-cast concrete girders at the Central Avenue Grade Separation in Fresno County. The longest girder was more than 113 feet long and weighed more than 109,000 lbs. All girders have now been set to form the superstructure. When complete, Central Avenue Grade Separation will be 432-feet long and will take traffic over the existing railroad and future high-speed rail tracks.For more information, including other videos and images visit www.buildhsr.com
Avenue 17 Grade Separation - June 4, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-06-18 | At the Avenue 17 Grade Separation in Madera County, 28 pre-cast girders were placed to form the superstructure of the future overpass. The longest span of girders were set over the BNSF railroad tracks. Each girder spans 146 feet long and weigh more than 237,000 lbs. When complete the, the Avenue 17 Grade Separation will be 614 feet long, 43 feet wide, and will take traffic over the existing railroad and future high-speed rail tracks.For more images and video, visit www.buildhsr.com
Belmont Avenue Grade Separation - June 4 & June 7, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-06-17 | Location: At Belmont Avenue between Safford and Fruit avenues in the city of Fresno, CA.The Belmont Avenue grade separation will take traffic over Weber Avenue, Union Pacific and future high-speed rail lines.
California High-Speed Rail Small Business Workshop, November 15, 2023 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-23 | ...
California High-Speed Rail Finance & Audit Committee, May 16, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | Agenda Item #1 Approving the April 11, 2024, Finance and Audit Committee Meeting MinutesAgenda Item #2 Executive Summary by Chief Financial OfficerAgenda Item #3 Central Valley Update by Deputy Chief Operating Officer
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Meeting, May 16, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | 1. Consider Approving the April 11, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes 2. Consider concurring with the Staff Recommended Preferred Alternative, the Shared Passenger Track Alternative A, for the Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section for Identification in the Draft EIR/EIS 3. California High-Speed Rail Authority Construction Update 4. California High-Speed Rail Authority Procurement Update 5. CEO Report 6. Finance and Audit Committee Report 7. Board Member Comments 8. Confidential Closed Session
Virtual Pre-Bid: RFQ for Environmental & Prelim. Eng. Services for the Heavy Maintenance Facility California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms (Offerors) to procure an architectural and engineering contract for Environmental and Preliminary Engineering Services for the Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility. This contract is for delivery of environmental clearance and preliminary engineering services for the Central Valley Heavy Maintenance Facility project located in the Central Valley section of the statewide high-speed rail system. The purpose of this RFQ is to award a contract to one successful Offeror to provide professional services to the Authority. The selected Offeror shall perform professional services including but not limited to: prepare preliminary engineering, evaluate and analyze design alternatives; identify and recommend preferred alternative for Board approval; develop the draft and final environmental documentation; coordinate alternative development and selection with the public and stakeholders; and obtain Notice of Decision/Record of Decision, or other appropriate California Environmental Quality Act and/or National Environmental Protection Act approval/certification.
RFEI for UIC60 Rail: Virtual Industry Forum California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is issuing this Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to request Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified entities (Responders) interested and able (currently or in the future) to provide UIC60 rail, manufactured and tested in the United States of America, and in accordance with the European Standard EN 13674-1. Issuing this RFEI does not commence a procurement or obligate the Authority to commence a procurement or award a contract. EOIs received from Responders will not be scored but will be used to identify potential sources of UIC60 rail. Entities are not required to respond to this RFEI to participate in future procurements, but information provided through EOIs may impact the Authority’s future planning for procurement of rail.
Virtual Pre-Bid for Environmental Services for the Merced to Fresno Project Section Procurement California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The scope of work for the procurement and resulting Agreement will include as-needed environmental services, engineering services necessary to support the environmental work and related specialized professional services necessary to provide environmental clearance. The work is more fully described in the RFQ, and includes, but is not limited to, environmental impact analysis, CEQA/NEPA compliance and documentation, environmental re-examination and/or reevaluation, permitting, and environmental compliance during construction, for the Merced to Fresno project section.The work included in this Agreement encompasses the Merced to Fresno project section. The project section is as defined in the 2012 Merced to Fresno certified Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) and as revised by any supplemental environmental reviews (such as addenda, reevaluations, reexaminations or any other supplemental environmental documents or approvals).
Virtual Pre-Bid Conference for High-Speed Trainsets and Related Services California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for High-Speed Trainsets and Related Services. The RFQ is step one of a two-step procurement. The RFQ process will result in a shortlist of teams eligible to participate in step two, Request for Proposals for High-Speed Trainsets and Related Services.This procurement will result in a supply-maintain contract for the provision of trainsets, a driving simulator, and related services. The scope of work for the future trainsets contract is anticipated to include:a. design, manufacture, storage, integration, testing, and commissioning of the trainsets;b. maintenance of each trainset for 30 years and provision of all spares for such trainsets;c. provision, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and update of the driving simulator;d. development and provision of design criteria to inform interfaces with the facilities, track, and systems;e. participating in the testing and commissioning of the facilities, track, systems, and stations;f. development and provision of information as required to support the certification and subsequent commissioning of the trainsets; andg. operation and maintenance of the Heavy Maintenance Facility, Light Maintenance Facility, and Trainset Certification Facility.
Virtual Small Business Workshop, September 6, 2023 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will host an informational workshop to provide a detailed overview of the Small Business Program, small business compliance, and information on the certifications that count toward the Authority’s small business goals.
Industry Awareness Day Upcoming Rail Procurements California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | ...
Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: RFQ for Design Services for Track and OCS California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure a contract for Design Services for Track and Overhead Contact Systems (OCS). The purpose of this procurement is to enter into an agreement with a consultant to design track and overhead contact system elements for the 171-mile guideway from Merced to Bakersfield.This scope of work includes the responsibility for managing design interfaces with future contracts including, but not limited to, the track and OCS contract, systems design and construction contractor, facilities and stations design and construction contract(s), and the trainsets manufacturer.
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Meeting, December 6, 2023 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | Agenda Item #1 Consider Approving theAgenda Item #2 AECOM Program UpdateAgenda Item #3 Consider providing approval to execute and award the Rail Systems Engineering Services (RSES) support contractAgenda Item #4 Construction UpdateAgenda Item #5 December 2023 CEO Report
California High-Speed Rail Finance & Audit Committee, December 6, 2023 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | Agenda Item #1 Approving the November 2, 2023, Finance and Audit Committee Meeting MinutesAgenda Item #2 Audit Report by the Chief AuditorAgenda Item #3 Executive Summary by Chief Financial OfficerAgenda Item #4 Central Valley Update by Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: RFQ for Base Building Plan Development Services California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-21 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure a contract for Base Building Plan Development Services. Please join representatives from the Authority at the Virtual Pre-Bid event to learn more about this procurement. Attendance at the Virtual Pre-Bid is not mandatory and is not a prerequisite to submitting a Statement of Qualifications.
Spring 2024 Construction Progress Report: Trainsets, Construction, Stations, and More! California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-16 | One step closer to trainsets, one step closer to station design, one step closer to high-speed rail!In the Spring 2024 Progress Report, learn more about the progress we’re making daily on high-speed rail construction, and how we’re advancing design on the Central Valley stations and train interiors of our future high-speed trains.For more information visit our websites:www.BuildHSR.comwww.HSR.CA.gov
Road 26 Grade Separation - April 12, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-15 | Located on Road 26 in Madera County between Club Drive and Avenue 18 1/2.When completed, the future overcrossing will be a three lane roadway and span 636-feet long, improving safety in the area for motorists and pedestrians by taking them over the existing BNSF railroad and future high-speed rail tracks.
Central Valley Stations Open House Gathers Community Input California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-15 | The California High-Speed Rail Authority takes its preliminary station designs on the road and meets with hundreds of residents of future high-speed rail communities in the Central Valley as part of a series of open houses for the project.
Small Business Fast-Track Networking Fair and Industry Update California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-08 | California High-Speed Rail Authority staff provided an industry update at the Small Business Fast-Track Networking Fair. The presentation included a program overview, an update on funding and a look ahead on upcoming procurements related to track and systems, trainsets and construction. Additional updates were provided on station design work currently underway and overviews of the Small Business program, Community Benefits Agreement and the Organizational Conflict of Interest policy. The event concluded with a question and answer session.
#WonkWednesday: What are RFPs/RFQs? California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-05-08 | Description: In this edition of #WonkWednesday, join us as we dive into RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) and RFPs (Requests for Proposals).
California High-Speed Rail Board of Directors Meeting, April 11, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-04-19 | 1. Consider Approving the February 29, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes 2. Consider Adopting the 2024 Business Plan and Capitol Cost Estimates Policy for Annual Reports 3. Consider Providing Approval to Release a Request for Proposals for a Supply-Maintain Contract for High-Speed Trainsets and Related Services 4. CEO Report5. Finance and Audit Committee Report 6. Board Member Comments 7. Confidential Closed Session
California High-Speed Rail Finance & Audit Committee, April 11, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-04-18 | 1. Consider Approving the January 18, 2024, Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 2. Executive Summary by Chief Financial Officer3. Central Valley Update by Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Conejo Viaduct - March 15, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-04-05 | Located on Conejo Avenue, between Willow and Peach avenues, west of State Route 43 in Fresno County. In 2023, the last two of the 248 pre-cast concrete girders were placed for the pergola section of the Conejo Viaduct. Ironworkers and carpenters are now working on the upper edge beams of the structure, the portion of the structure that provides support and ties the pre-cast concrete girders together. To date, more than 9,000 cubic yards of concrete have been placed to form the edge beams for the structure, with another 1,400 cubic yards still needing to be placed.For more information, including maps, videos and image slideshows, visit www.buildhsr.com
Manning Avenue Overpass - March 15, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-04-04 | In March, Manning Avenue was closed between Cedar and Maple avenues in Fresno County to begin construction of an overpass. The overpass will serve as a grade separation and will take traffic over the BNSF railroad and future high-speed rail tracks. The structure will be 342 feet long and 40 feet wide.For more information, including maps, videos and image slideshows, visit www.buildhsr.com
California Legislators Get Close-Up View of High-Speed Rail Progress California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-03-29 | As the California High-Speed Rail Authority advances design on high-speed rail trainsets and stations, Authority staff welcomed members of the California State Legislature to Cal Expo for a preview of the work. Legislators from both houses toured the preliminary train interior mock-ups and topographical maps of planned Central Valley stations that will connect California’s mega-regions. Four legislative members also traveled to the Central Valley to tour construction sites, seeing the massive scale of the project and the significant advancements firsthand.For more information about the California High-Speed Rail project visit www.hsr.ca.go and www.buildhsr.com
Moving the Country, Women Leading in the Transportation Industry (Webinar) California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-03-27 | Listen and watch this inspiring conversation with three exceptional women leading in the transportation industry. Moderated by CPS DEI Manager Brisha Young with panelists including Emily Cohen, Executive VP at United Contractors and Board of Director at the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Dr. Beverly Scott, Founder and CEO of Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure + and member of the Peer Review Group of High-Speed Rail and Melissa Figueroa, Chief of Strategic Communications at the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Floral Avenue Grade Separation - March 15, 2024 California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-03-27 | Some sights and sounds of crews installing pre-cast girders at the Floral Avenue Grade Separation in Fresno County.For more information, including maps, videos and image slideshows, visit www.buildhsr.com
#WonkWednesday: Investing in California - 2024 Economic Impacts Data Deep Dive California High-Speed Rail Authority 2024-03-27 | In this edition of #WonkWednesday, we dig into the California High-Speed Rail Authority's yearly economic data report to see the economic impact the project has on California and the nation. With an investment of $11.2 billion, the project has created $18 billion in economic output, $7 billion in labor income, and over 92,000 job-years. But what do those terms mean and from what are they calculated? Watch the video and find out how investments in high-speed rail produce these economic benefits.
