Palmdale to Burbank

On November 15, 2018 the California High-Speed Rail Authority's (Authority) Board of Directors marked a major milestone in advancing environmental clearances in Southern California by concurring with the Staff Recommended State Preferred Alternatives for three proposed high-speed rail routes through the region. This action underscores the Authority's commitment to building the full Phase 1 system connecting the Bay Area to Los Angeles, further demonstrating the Authority's objective to position itself to advance additional segments as funding becomes available.

The Board's action was for three project sections: Palmdale to Burbank, Burbank to Los Angeles and Los Angeles to Anaheim.  In October, the Board had concurred with the Staff Recommended State Preferred Alternative for the Bakersfield to Palmdale project section.  While Board concurrence does not represent final approval of alignments and/or station locations it does mark the culmination of extensive planning, scientific analysis, and community consultation process. 

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The Authority is committed to planning and building a premier high-speed rail system that will keep the traveling public and surrounding communities moving and safe. We are working to develop and deliver the program through effective engagements with local communities, a process that involves nourishing long-term relationships with residents, stakeholders and policymakers. The goal is to foster and encourage community engagement throughout the organization in all aspect of construction and operations.

In conducting outreach events, such as Open House and Community Working Group meetings, the Authority informs the public about all aspects of the program, including the presentation of specific project section plans and key milestones contributing to the first phase of the high-speed rail system.

For a listing of upcoming events and outreach opportunities in your area visit the Events page.

• Palmdale to Burbank

The Authority is committed to keeping stakeholders and the public up-to-date on the latest on the high-speed rail program, and the latest updates happening in the regions.

To sign up for project section updates, visit the Contact Us page and select Northern California, Central Valley or Southern California.

Visit the Information Center to learn more about the Palmdale to Burbank project section in the regional and project section factsheets.

The State of California and the federal government both require a proposed infrastructure project to undergo an extensive assessment of the project's potential impacts on the environment - land, air, water, minerals, plants, animals and noise - and proposed actions to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.

Decisions regarding how and where to build the California high-speed rail system are made and justified by using detailed environmental studies and public comments on the potential environmental impacts of the proposed rail system and routes.

The materials listed under the Documents & Reports section below include studies and reports the Authority has produced to date, along with corresponding public comments received, during the environmental review process of the Palmdale to Burbank project section.

The following documents are available for review upon request. Please contact records@hsr.ca.gov.

• Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Supplemental Alternatives Analysis (SAA)
• Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Scoping Report
• Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Notice of Intent/Notice of Preparation

If you are interested in inviting the Authority to your community meeting to receive a project update, the team would be happy to coordinate with you.

(800) 630-1039
palmdale_burbank@hsr.ca.gov

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