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May 11, 2023

VIDEO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Releases Spring 2023 Construction Update

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released its Spring 2023 Construction Update highlighting continued progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project, including several completed high-speed rail structures throughout the Central Valley.

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May 10, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Completes Signature Structure in City of Fresno

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in collaboration with Tutor-Perini/Zachry/Parsons, today announced the completion of the Cedar Viaduct in Fresno. The 3,700-foot viaduct will take trains travelling at 200-plus mph over State Route (SR) 99, Cedar and North avenues. “At almost three-quarters of a mile long, the Cedar Viaduct is one of our largest and most visible structures across the alignment and one of the significant achievements to date on the program,” said Central Valley Regional Director Garth Fernandez. “The completion of this structure was made possible by our dedicated project team and by the numerous women and men in Labor who brought the project to life.”

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May 3, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Completes Two Overcrossings Improving Safety in Kings County

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – In an effort to continue to improve safety and provide support to the surrounding communities impacted by recent floodings, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and contractor Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture announced the completion of the Dover Avenue and Idaho Avenue grade separations.

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April 28, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Recognizes Latest Graduates of Central Valley Training Center

SELMA, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority today recognized 14 students who completed the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program in Selma. Since the start of the training center in 2020, 123 students have graduated, with more than 1,000 inquiring about the program. The pre-apprenticeship training program is aimed at serving veterans, at-risk young adults, minority and low-income populations in the Central Valley. The no-cost program provides hands-on construction industry training for those looking to work on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

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April 22, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Recognizes Earth Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As California continues to lead the way in sustainability, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is recognizing Earth Day by highlighting continued progress in delivering the most advanced, green and equitable transportation system in the country. “We’re creating the largest and greenest infrastructure project in the nation, a true electrified high-speed rail system capable of speeds at over 200 mph and powered by 100% renewable energy,” said Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability for the Authority. “We have the unique opportunity to propel California into a cleaner future in our ambitious pursuit of carbon neutral objectives.”

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April 19, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Authority Receives Excellence Award for Advancing Diversity and Social Change

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has been recognized by the American Planning Association’s California – Northern Section with the 2023 Excellence Award for Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff, an urban planner who pioneered inclusionary zoning. The recognition is for high-speed rail’s San Jose to Merced Project Section, Environmental Justice Community Improvement Planning and Engagement Process.

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March 16, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Investments Continue to Lift California Economy

SACRAMENTO – Investments in California’s first-in-the-nation high-speed rail project are pumping billions of dollars into California’s economy and contributing to positive economic benefits throughout the state, according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s latest 2022 Economic Analysis Report.

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February 14, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Celebrates Creating 10,000 Construction Jobs

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) celebrated a historic milestone today, announcing the creation of more than 10,000 construction jobs since the start of high-speed rail construction. Most of these jobs have gone to Central Valley residents and men and women from disadvantaged communities.

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January 27, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: California High-Speed Rail Recognized for Industry-Leading Student Outreach

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) student outreach program “I Will Ride” has received the prestigious Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award from the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento chapter. This annual award recognizes a transportation organization that has contributed significantly to promoting diversity, inclusion and multi-cultural awareness.

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December 21, 2022

NEWS RELEASE: High-Speed Rail Authority Opens New Structure at Fowler Avenue in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in collaboration with Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), today announced the opening of a new high-speed rail structure in Fresno County. The Fowler Avenue grade separation is now complete and open to traffic.

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