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Graphic with connected circles containing a bike, three people, a bus, a car, and a person walking.Highlights from Chapter 3

Station Communities

And Ridership

  • High-Speed Rail Stations: Currently, the Authority is working to design and build four stations in the Central Valley as part of the initial operating system. Designs prioritize pedestrian access and ensure transit stops are within a short walking distance.
  • Community Engagement: The Authority hosted four open house events in May 2024 to gather feedback on station designs to meet the needs of residents and businesses. In 2023, the Authority engaged with more than 33,000 individuals, including 4,000 students.
  • Sustainability Goals: In alignment with California’s climate goals, station designs prioritize net-zero energy performance, integration with various transportation modes, and opportunities for development around stations.
  • Station Area Plans: The Authority is working with local cities to develop station area plans that govern land use and infrastructure, ensuring stations reflect and complement existing communities while driving economic growth.
A rendering of what the Merced station could look like from out side with people around.

Merced Station rendering. Click the image for more detail.

 

A rendering of what the Fresno station could look like from out side with people around.

Fresno Station rendering. Click the image for more detail.

A rendering of what the Kings Tulare station could look like from out side with people around.

Kings/Tulare Station rendering. Click the image for more detail.

A rendering of what the Bakersfield station could look like from out side with people around.

Bakersfield Station rendering. Click the image for more detail.

More Information

Learn more about the California High-Speed Rail program at https://hsr.ca.gov/ and the Sustainability Report at https://hsr.ca.gov/sustainability-report.

 

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