Highlights from Chapter 2:

Regional Updates

This chapter provides updates on our progress in advancing the statewide system in three regions: the Central Valley, Northern California and Southern California. Within each region, high-speed rail will connect to urban and regional public transportation services, particularly at multimodal hubs, to enhance access and mobility throughout California as shown in new regional connectivity maps on the following pages. The regional maps show high-speed rail routes and stations, as well as connections to existing and planned transit services and major airports.

The Central Valley section provides an update on current construction progress and the Authority’s plan to develop a line connecting Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield for initial high-speed passenger service. Northern and Southern California regional overviews feature updates on our collaboration with regional partners and the regional bookend projects that the Authority is helping fund. Mobility, community and environmental benefits are also featured including travel times between regions that show how quickly passengers will travel up and down the state.