CEO Report

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2025 PURRelevant Materials


2025 PROJECT UPDATE REPORT

  • CEO Message:
    • Analyze every aspect of this project to deliver this system efficiently and effectively
    • Engage with industry to accelerate delivery and refine our approach
    • Shift how we deliver the system by:
      • Building smarter, faster, more economically
      • Prevent costly delays
      • Structuring into a project delivery team
    • Work with legislature to provide more jurisdictional authority to CAHSRA
    • Find innovative ways to stabilize funding/financing
  • Forthcoming Updates:
    • Updates this summer on efficiencies, process improvements, scope, cost, procurement strategy, ridership, and schedule:
      • Drive efficient use of resources and funds
      • Streamline operations to transition to a project delivery structure
      • Enhance project delivery, performance, and future commercial value
      • Advance development of the Southwest High-Speed Rail Network
    • Private financing partnership opportunities with state backstop/credit enhancement

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Board Resolutions

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Contact

Board of Directors Secretary
(916) 324-1541
boardmembers@hsr.ca.gov

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