September 2023 I Will Ride Update
ライダーの皆さん、こんにちは!
This was a big month for the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) with the news of a recently awarded federal grant. We also continued the wave of recognition with another Employer of the Year award, this time in the Bay Area. Reaching farther south, we were excited to open a new exhibit in the heart of Downtown LA at a historic and cherished location.
カリフォルニア高速鉄道 Receives Nearly $202 Million Grant from US DOT
Earlier this month, we got exciting news the Authority was a recipient of an almost $202 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)! This grant from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, is part of インクルード $1.4 billion in federal grants awarded to states to improve rail safety in the U.S. The Authority’s grant will be used to design, purchase right–of–way, and construct six grade separations in the city of Shafter. This significant news, which will mark the first construction outside of the 119 miles currently under construction in the Central Valley shows the federal governments continued commitment to building true electrified high-speed rail in the U.S. You can read more about construction updates at BuildHSR.com and take a closer look at California high-speed rail grade separations ここに on our website.
高速鉄道 Talk of the Town at American Planners Conference
The Authority and partner teams were busy last weekend with a jam-packed schedule at this year’s American Planning Associations California Chapter conference. For the first time in several years, the conference was held in Fresno, making high-speed rail a key topic at the conference. Led by Principal Transportation Planners and tremendous support from Central Valley regional team members, planning experts and External あffairs team members, the Authority managed to incorporate three construction tours, session presentations, station site walking tours, and a full information center with 3D models and virtual reality at the Central Valley Regional offices where conference attendees learned more about the project. Authority CEO Brian Kelly also gave the keynote to kick off a full day of activities alongside Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer.
Bay Area Women’s Transportation Seminar Employer of the Year
In the continued wave of employer recognitions, the 権限 is once again recognized by the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) for Employer of the Year, this time with California’s Bay Area chapter. During an evening ceremony, Deputy Regional Director of the Northern California office, Morgan Galli accepted the award on the Authority’s behalf and celebrated the recognition with a group of passionate and committed transportation professionals in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The 権限 is proud to be a WTS Employer of the Year recipient fまたは Sacramento, Los Angeles, Bay Area, and International chapters.
Cherished Southern California Restaurant Showcases High-Speed Rail Display
あ cherished Southern California restaurant, Philippe たhe Original worked closely with the Authority to showcase a Caltrans and high-speed rail display. The display was done just in time for LA Metro’s Trainfest and celebrates the history and future of Rail in Southern California. Philippe たhe Original opened in 1908 そして is located right across the street from LA Union Station, a future stop for the California high-speed rail. You can take a look で インクルード recap video on our YouTube channel and read more about the display below. If you visit Phillipe たhe Original, make sure to snap a picture and tag us on social media!
Two ミネタ 交通研究所 学生 Competitions
Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University is dedicated to increasing mobility for all by improving the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation’s transportation system. MTI has a vibrant workforce development program that incorporates various K through 12 education competitions to get students thinking critically about all modes of transportation. This year, MTI will be having an essay contest and the Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition.
Essay Contest: The essay contest has a theme of Vision Zero 2030 giving students from grades 6 through 12th the opportunity to provide a concept to reaching zero casualties on the U.S. transportation system.
Garret Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition: The Garret Morgan competition, exclusively for middle school students, is an opportunity for students to create groups and choose a Science, Transportation, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) topic in transportation. If any groups wish to focus on high-speed rail, the Authority is happy to share resources!
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Professional Associations in Transportation Virtual Event
WTS-SF Bay Area and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) of San Jose State invites you to join for a free virtual event “Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation.” It will introduce university students and emerging professionals to Northern California transportation organizations that offer networking, professional development opportunities, and/or scholarship opportunities. This event is Wednesday, November 8, 2023 online from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
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Preliminary Train Interior Designs
Earlier this month on social media we shared preliminary designs for train interiors. Before we purchase any trains, we are taking input from various stakeholders to get all the thoughts and ideas to build first in the nation high-speed rail trains. Take a look at our social media to see these designs! You can provide your comments at traininteriors@hsr.ca.gov.

Creating a Path to Success (CAPS) Leadership Academy
CAPS is a six-month leadership training program for college students. CAPS aims to empower and train the next generation of successful Hispanic civic and business leaders through training, network-building, and ongoing engagement with leaders in business development. Students do not have to have any specific area of focus in school, and students of all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
詳細を確認して申し込む https://creatingapathtosuccess.my.canva.site/#home
Dragados Social Media Coordinador Selma, CA
Social media coordinator focusing on the California high-speed rail project.
COMTO国民奨学金
COMTO’s National Scholarship Program supports our strategic goal of ensuring the continuing legacy of minorities in transportation. COMTO annually awards multiple national academic scholarships, ranging from $500 to $6,000 each to minority graduate and undergraduate students from across the country. Scholarship awardees are represented in all academic backgrounds and are pursuing various careers in the transportation industry.
詳細を確認して申し込む https://comto.org/programs-events/national-scholarship-program
COMTO Northern California Scholarship
The Northern California Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO NorCal) is a national, multi-ethnic professional organization founded in 1971 to advance the representation of minority professionals in the transportation industry, nurture their career growth through networking and training, and champion equitable transportation development. A cornerstone of COMTO’s work is supporting the next generation of transportation professionals and providing financial support for students in need. This is COMTO NorCal’s 20th Scholarship Awards Gala. COMTO’s annual Future of Transportation Scholarship Program is currently seeking applicants through October 20, 2023 for scholarship awards of $2,000 to $6,000 each.
詳細を確認して申し込む https://comtonorcal.org/images/downloads/Documents/2023_comto_norcal_scholarship_application_final_form.pdf
WTS サクラメント奨学金
WTS は運輸業界における女性の地位向上に取り組んでおり、この進歩を積極的に実現する多くの効果的な方法の 1 つが奨学金プログラムです。 2005 年以来、サクラメント支部は、サポーターや会員の寛大な寄付を通じて、運送業界をサポートするキャリアを追求する 100 人の若い女性に $125,000 を超える奨学金を授与してきました。
詳細を確認して申し込む https://www.wtssacramento.org/scholarships
WTS International Strategic Partners Scholarships
The WTS Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in transportation through undergraduate and graduate programs. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
詳細を確認して申し込む https://www.wtsinternational.org/about/wts-foundation/scholarships
カリフォルニア交通財団奨学金
カリフォルニア交通財団 (CTF) の使命は、奨学金、教育プログラム、指導、インターンシップを通じて運輸業界の将来を教育することです。 CTF が提供するさまざまな奨学金の機会について詳しくは、以下にリンクされている CTF の Web サイトを必ずチェックしてください。
詳細を確認して申し込む https://www.the-ctf.org/scholarships
アムトラック
アムトラックとしても知られるナショナル パッセンジャー コーポレーションは、顧客の期待を超える高品質で安全なオンタイムの鉄道旅客サービスを提供するために努力している企業です。アムトラックは 50 年間、全国の企業と地域社会を結びつけてきました。アムトラックは 50 周年を迎え、次の 50 年とその先を見据えて、アメリカの労働力を未来に向けて動かしています。
アムトラック奨学金プログラムは、鉄道業界に積極的な関心を持つ学部生および大学院生に学術奨学金を提供します。このプログラムは、鉄道プログラムにおける学業成績の向上を支援し、この業界の将来を保証するために設立されました。
アムトラックは、次のようなカテゴリで 11 の奨学金を授与します。
· women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math);
· Amtrak dependents;
· Non-Technical, Engineering and IT (Information Technology) degree candidates;
· African American, Asian Pacific American Islander and Hispanic/Latinx students.
賞金額は $3,000 から $5,000 の範囲で、基準が満たされている場合、学生は複数の該当するカテゴリに応募することができます。申請は 2023 年 1 月 31 日まで受け付けます。
詳細と申し込み https://careers.amtrak.com/content/Academic-Scholarship-Program/?locale=en_US
キャピタル・フェロー・プログラムの申し込み受付中
Capital Fellows Programs は、全国的に認められた公共政策フェローシップであり、政府の各部門での政策立案と開発において独自の経験を提供しています。キャピタルフェローは、カリフォルニア州政府の最高レベルのいくつかに配置され、州議会議員、上級レベルのエグゼクティブスタッフ、および裁判所の管理者を幅広い公共政策の問題とプロジェクトで支援し、通常、かなりの責任と責任を伴う任務を与えられます。課題。
キャピタル フェロー プログラムへの申し込みは、2023 年 2 月 6 日午後 5 時に締め切られます。
オーソリティーは、キャピタル フェロー プログラムの誇り高いパートナーであり、コミュニケーション チーム内の奉仕年度にさまざまなフェローを歓迎しています。
Learn More and Apply: https://www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/capital-fellows/
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