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Mission

I Will Ride is a student outreach program at the California High-Speed Rail Authority that creates pathways for students to explore careers in passenger rail transportation and facilitates activities that bridge education and workforce readiness.  

Vision

As the California High-Speed Rail system continues construction, and various other passenger rail systems expand in the United States, our vision is to build a diverse and innovative workforce that drives the future of transportation. Through engagement and education, I Will Ride will create a high-speed rail industry where students from all backgrounds are included, inspired, and empowered to shape a sustainable, connected, and inclusive transportation system.

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I Will Ride Newsletter

The I Will Ride newsletter is for students and professionals who work with students. It provides updates on the latest high-speed rail news, student jobs, and transportation-related scholarships.

Student Sign-UpEducation Professional Sign-UpGeneral Public Sign-Up

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Read the Newsletter

Additional Webpages

Click on the following links to view additional web pages with student resources and information.

Learn More

First page of the Student Leadership in High-Speed Rail Transportation factsheet.

Check out the printable I Will Ride factsheet with program information and student resources.

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Check out the “I Will Ride Student Outreach” playlist on the Authority’s YouTube channel to learn more!

History of the I Will Ride Program

I Will Ride was born in California’s Central Valley, sparked by a group of visionary college students passionate about advancing mobility options and supporting the development of the state’s high-speed rail system. The founders recognized that this transformative investment in California’s high-speed rail system would significantly enhance regional connectivity, create abundant economic opportunities, and provide a sustainable, eco-friendly transportation alternative for the 21st century.

Since its founding, I Will Ride has connected thousands of students to resources and opportunities with California high-speed rail. Through construction tours in the Central Valley, outreach events, classroom presentations, and networking opportunities, the program offers unique and exciting opportunities, providing firsthand exposure to California’s high-speed rail system and the people shaping its future. If you’re passionate about sustainability and the future of transportation, we invite you to join us.

Governor Jerry Brown addressing a gathered crowd at the groundbreaking of the California High-Speed Rail system (January 2015). Click for a larger image.

Event Request & Contact

To request presentations or our participation at an event, please complete the Speakers Bureau request form at https://hsr.ca.gov/communications-outreach/speakers-bureau/. You can email representatives from I Will Ride at iwillride@hsr.ca.gov.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority makes every effort to ensure the website and its contents meet mandated ADA requirements as per the California State mandated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA standard. If you are looking for a particular document not located on the California High-Speed Rail Authority website, you may make a request for the document under the Public Records Act through the Public Records Act page. If you have any questions about the website or its contents, please contact the Authority at info@hsr.ca.gov.