{"id":49162,"date":"2023-12-19T09:29:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T17:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/?page_id=49162"},"modified":"2023-12-19T09:29:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T17:29:50","slug":"summer-2023-all-aboard-quarterly-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/communications-outreach\/all-aboard-quarterly-newsletter\/summer-2023-all-aboard-quarterly-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2023 All Aboard Quarterly Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_ca_breadcrumb admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumb&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; module_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; module_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; module_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#d0d3d7&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_ca_breadcrumb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Main Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; content__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; content__hover=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1><img class=%22aligncenter wp-image-45261 size-full%22 src=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03.png%22 alt=%22Banner image that reads All Aboard 2023 Summer Quarterly Newsletter. To the right of the text is a picture of many men in safety vests and construction helmets. Most of the men are facing away from the camera except for two. One of those men is wearing glasses and a dark suit and tie under his safety vest. The other, taller man facing the camera is wearing jeans, a scarf, and a zip up jacket. The day is sunny and set on a construction site with large and long metal objects in the background.%22 width=%222625%22 height=%22646%22 \/><\/h1>\n<table style=%22width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;border-color: #ffffff;border-style: none;height: 234px%22 border=%221%22>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=%22height: 234px%22>\n<td style=%22width: 24.99%;height: 234px%22 valign=%22top%22>\n<p><span style=%22font-size: 14pt%22><strong>Statewide News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#statewide1%22>Program Update \u2013 Advancing Construction and Procurements<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#statewide2%22>ICYMI \u2013 Authority Awarded $20 Million in RAISE Grant Funding<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#statewide3%22>CA HSR\u2019s Gigantic Puzzle Pieces: Pre-Cast Tub Girders<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#statewide4%22>Social Media Round-Up<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=%22width: 24.99%;height: 234px%22 valign=%22top%22>\n<p><span style=%22font-size: 14pt%22><strong>Northern California <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#norcal1%22>Caltrain\u2019s Game-Changing Electric Trains Hit the Tracks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#norcal2%22>Northern California Director Boris Lipkin Named to 40 Under 40 List<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#norcal3%22>HSR Celebrates Pride<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#norcal4%22>Taking it to the Market<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#norcal5%22>Environmental Consultant Gets Creative to Save Wetland Species<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=%22width: 24.99%;height: 234px%22 valign=%22top%22>\n<p><span style=%22font-size: 14pt%22><strong>Southern California<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#socal1%22>Building the Future<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#socal2%22>Delivering Solar-Powered High-Speed Rail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#socal3%22>A Conversation with WTS Los Angeles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#socal4%22>Rosecrans\/Marquardt Grade Separation Project on Track for 2025 Completion<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#socal5%22>Earth Mechanics, Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=%22width: 24.99%;height: 234px%22 valign=%22top%22>\n<p><span style=%22font-size: 14pt%22><strong>FAQs &#038; Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#faq1%22>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22font-size: 12pt%22><a href=%22#ue1%22>Upcoming Events<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=%22statewide1%22>Program Update \u2013 Advancing Construction and Procurements<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve left the halfway point for 2023 behind in our rearview mirror and are hitting major milestones on the first high-speed rail project in the nation.<br \/>On August 24, our Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for high-speed trainsets to industry. This is the first part of a two-step procurement process.<\/p>\n<p>This trainset procurement process allows us to procure 6 trainsets capable of operating at 220 mph and tested to 242 mph. Two of those prototypes will be delivered in 2028 to support static\/dynamic testing and trial running, with the additional four trainsets being delivered by the end of 2030 to support revenue operations of the Merced to Bakersfield section.<\/p>\n<p>These trainsets ensure that we are procuring the latest generation of high-speed trains for this first-in-the-nation project,\u201d said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. \u201cWe look forward to working with members of the industry as we strive to develop a market for high-speed trains in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img class=%22wp-image-45267 size-medium alignleft%22 src=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Merced-Avenue-Overcrossing-360x203.jpg%22 alt=%22Aerial image of a concrete overpass spanning over railroad tracks and opposing lanes of a highway. The tracks and highway are separated by patches of dirt. There are cars on the highway and about to cross the overpass. In the background on the left is farmland, and on the right is housing.%22 width=%22360%22 height=%22203%22 \/>Turning towards construction, earlier this month, we announced the completion of the seventh high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley this year. The Merced Avenue overcrossing and grade separation is located on State Route (SR) 43, south of the city of Wasco in Kern County. Just as a side note, the pre-cast concrete girders needed for the superstructure of this project were the largest girders ever produced in California.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last month, the Authority announced the completion of the Poso Avenue underpass in the city of Wasco and the McCombs Road grade separation located north of the city of Wasco. The Elkhorn Avenue overcrossing in Fresno County was also completed in July. Earlier this year, grade separations at Idaho and Dover avenues in Kings County were also opened to traffic. The Authority also announced the completion of the Cedar Viaduct, a high-speed rail signature structure in Fresno County, in May.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also looking forward to the completion of Construction Package (CP) 4, the southernmost 22 miles of the 119-miles of construction in the Central Valley, this fall. This will be the first construction package completed on this project.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming completion of CP 4 is the result of our combined efforts to make this project a reality. It required continued engagement with community members and stakeholders, federal grant applications, environmental protections and preventative measures, long hours from our contractor California Rail Builders crews and more to see this through.<\/p>\n<p>It continues to be exciting times here at high-speed rail, and we look forward to sharing our continued progress with you as we roll forward.<\/p>\n<h2> <\/h2>\n<h2 id=%22statewide2%22>ICYMI \u2013 Authority Awarded $20 Million in RAISE Grant Funding<\/h2>\n<p><img class=%22wp-image-45269 size-medium alignright%22 src=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RAISE-Grant-Press-Conference-270x360.jpg%22 alt=%22A woman in a dark pantsuit and green shirt, standing behind a podium that reads \u201cInvesting in America.\u201d Behind the woman are six men in construction gear, including helmets and safety vests. There are also three men in suits. The entire group is under a tree in front of a building.%22 width=%22270%22 height=%22360%22 \/>In June, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to the Authority for the Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation Project.<\/p>\n<p>The project will restore the historic passenger rail depot building in Fresno, near Chinatown and the site of the future high-speed rail station. The project will also create a functioning park and plazas as spaces for early site activation efforts and integrate critical zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure into historically disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to building improvements to the historic depot facility, which include accessibility upgrades and seismic reinforcement, amenities will also include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transit and vehicle electric charging in a resilience hub;<\/li>\n<li>Solar power generation capacity;<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle and scooter parking;<\/li>\n<li>Restored tree canopy and new shade structures;<\/li>\n<li>Resilient and improved stormwater management;<\/li>\n<li>Park and plaza space for public activities;<\/li>\n<li>Lease space opportunities; and<\/li>\n<li>Improved fencing and perimeter security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read more about this grant award <a href=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/2023\/06\/28\/news-release-high-speed-rail-authority-receives-20-million-from-federal-government-to-revitalize-historic-fresno-train-depot\/%22>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=%22statewide3%22>CA HSR\u2019s Gigantic Puzzle Pieces: Pre-Cast Tub Girders<\/h2>\n<p>We visited the Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture Pre-Cast Tub-Girder Facility, located between Selma and Hanford in California\u2019s Central Valley, which manufactures huge structural elements known as tub girders. These gigantic concrete building blocks will help the nation\u2019s first high-speed rail system stay flat and 200 miles-per-hour-fast in the Central Valley. Many of the tub-girders are as long as 110 feet and 14 feet wide. <a href=\"%22https:\/\/youtu.be\/PvHXxoc4UGI?si=2265BUN7aGvU8NO1%22\" class=\"broken_link\">Watch the video<\/a> to learn more about this innovative construction method being employed to build HSR.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"%22https:\/\/youtu.be\/PvHXxoc4UGI?si=qRFGn6ra9x6ThfYM%22\" class=\"broken_link\"><img class=%22aligncenter wp-image-45458%22 src=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-08-22-Tub-Girders-1024x576.jpg%22 alt=%22Rows of tub girders laying on a road. The girders are large and long concrete structure pieces with metal work sticking out. At the bottom left of the image is the words %22Tub Girder%22 and a red arrow pointing to one of the tub girders. In the top left is an artistic representation of a magnifying glass showing a man in a safety vest, construction hat, and green paints walking inside a tub girder.%22 width=%22520%22 height=%22293%22 \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2> <\/h2>\n<h2 id=%22statewide4%22>Social Media Round-Up<\/h2>\n<p><img class=%22wp-image-45274 size-medium alignleft%22 src=%22https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/South-Asian-Heritage-Banner-360x107.png%22 alt=%22An orange banner that reads \u201cSouth Asian Heritage Month\u201d and \u201cCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority.\u201d The print features a flower design next to the upper right corner where the banner reads \u201cSouth Asian Heritage Month.\u201d Next to the flower design is an arch of purple separating an outline of South Asian on a floral design background.%22 width=%22360%22 height=%22107%22 \/>In July and August, we celebrated South Asian Heritage Month! We&#8217;re proud to take this time to celebrate the vibrant cultures of South Asia and the many contributions South Asians have made to the United States, California and this project. As we do with all our Cultural Awareness Months, we asked employees who wanted to participate to share their stories with us, and if they\u2019re comfortable, to post on social media. Amit Joshi, the Engineering Project Manager for the Merced to Madera section, is proud to celebrate his Indian heritage and shares that his culture and values have helped him succeed as an engineer and as a person. You can see his full thoughts on this occasion <a href=%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0mU87RE7J2E&#038;feature=youtu.be%22>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, we also hosted a construction tour with high school students from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) summer program at San Jose State University. The tour of high-speed rail construction sites in the Central Valley was part of an intensive three-week program that focused on transportation and environmental curriculum with presentations from California transit leaders and project site visits. You can watch the video on their visit <a href=\"%22https:\/\/youtu.be\/igzAQetkyts?si=2nf2GniH9q1NKmHe%22\" class=\"broken_link\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From July 14 to July 15, we attended Family Summer Fun Nights at the California State Railroad Museum! At this event, visitors boarded vintage trains, operated a handcar and learned about California\u2019s rich railroad history. Staff from the Authority, including multiple project engineers, helped children design mock train systems in a kiddie pool filled with gravel and draw a high-speed rail alignment in a hypothetical community, while also providing parents with the latest information on the project. You can watch the video from this event <a href=\"%22https:\/\/youtu.be\/x2XpywjkZj0?si=2Ynma6v4jf9ZqTbY%22\" class=\"broken_link\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For July\u2019s #WonkWednesday, we reimagined summer trips in California once high-speed rail transforms the way we travel. With fast connections to iconic locations across the Golden State, high-speed rail will provide Californians with the efficient transportation system much of the world already enjoys. You can find the whole thread <a href=\"%22https:\/\/twitter.com\/CaHSRA\/status\/1681729147113193472%22\" class=\"broken_link\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to follow us on <a href=%22https:\/\/twitter.com\/CaHSRA%22>Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"%22https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CaliforniaHighSpeedRail%22\" class=\"broken_link\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=%22https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cahsra\/%22>Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCm37ESFs9ZKyPK4ge4LW6xg%22\" class=\"broken_link\">YouTube<\/a> and <a href=\"%22https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/3214518\/admin\/feed\/posts\/%22\" class=\"broken_link\">LinkedIn<\/a> for the latest updates on the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;]<\/p>\n<h1><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03.png\" alt=\"Banner image that reads All Aboard 2023 Summer Quarterly Newsletter. 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The day is sunny and set on a construction site with large and long metal objects in the background.\" width=\"2625\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03.png 2625w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03-1280x315.png 1280w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03-980x241.png 980w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR_web_All-Aboard-Newsletter_1250x300_rl_v01-03-480x118.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2625px, 100vw\" \/><\/h1>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;border-color: #ffffff;border-style: none;height: 234px\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 234px\">\n<td style=\"width: 24.99%;height: 234px\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Statewide News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#statewide1\">Program Update \u2013 Advancing Construction and Procurements<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#statewide2\">ICYMI \u2013 Authority Awarded $20 Million in RAISE Grant Funding<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#statewide3\">CA HSR\u2019s Gigantic Puzzle Pieces: Pre-Cast Tub Girders<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#statewide4\">Social Media Round-Up<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.99%;height: 234px\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Northern California\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#norcal1\">Caltrain\u2019s Game-Changing Electric Trains Hit the Tracks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#norcal2\">Northern California Director Boris Lipkin Named to 40 Under 40 List<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#norcal3\">HSR Celebrates Pride<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#norcal4\">Taking it to the Market<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#norcal5\">Environmental Consultant Gets Creative to Save Wetland Species<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.99%;height: 234px\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Southern California<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#socal1\">Building the Future<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#socal2\">Delivering Solar-Powered High-Speed Rail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#socal3\">A Conversation with WTS Los Angeles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#socal4\">Rosecrans\/Marquardt Grade Separation Project on Track for 2025 Completion<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#socal5\">Earth Mechanics, Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.99%;height: 234px\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>FAQs &amp; Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#faq1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"#ue1\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"statewide1\">Program Update \u2013 Advancing Construction and Procurements<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve left the halfway point for 2023 behind in our rearview mirror and are hitting major milestones on the first high-speed rail project in the nation.<br \/>On August 24, our Board of Directors approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for high-speed trainsets to industry. This is the first part of a two-step procurement process.<\/p>\n<p>This trainset procurement process allows us to procure 6 trainsets capable of operating at 220 mph and tested to 242 mph. Two of those prototypes will be delivered in 2028 to support static\/dynamic testing and trial running, with the additional four trainsets being delivered by the end of 2030 to support revenue operations of the Merced to Bakersfield section.<\/p>\n<p>These trainsets ensure that we are procuring the latest generation of high-speed trains for this first-in-the-nation project,\u201d said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. \u201cWe look forward to working with members of the industry as we strive to develop a market for high-speed trains in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45267 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Merced-Avenue-Overcrossing-360x203.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial image of a concrete overpass spanning over railroad tracks and opposing lanes of a highway. The tracks and highway are separated by patches of dirt. There are cars on the highway and about to cross the overpass. In the background on the left is farmland, and on the right is housing.\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" \/>Turning towards construction, earlier this month, we announced the completion of the seventh high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley this year. The Merced Avenue overcrossing and grade separation is located on State Route (SR) 43, south of the city of Wasco in Kern County. Just as a side note, the pre-cast concrete girders needed for the superstructure of this project were the largest girders ever produced in California.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last month, the Authority announced the completion of the Poso Avenue underpass in the city of Wasco and the McCombs Road grade separation located north of the city of Wasco. The Elkhorn Avenue overcrossing in Fresno County was also completed in July. Earlier this year, grade separations at Idaho and Dover avenues in Kings County were also opened to traffic. The Authority also announced the completion of the Cedar Viaduct, a high-speed rail signature structure in Fresno County, in May.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also looking forward to the completion of Construction Package (CP) 4, the southernmost 22 miles of the 119-miles of construction in the Central Valley, this fall. This will be the first construction package completed on this project.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming completion of CP 4 is the result of our combined efforts to make this project a reality. It required continued engagement with community members and stakeholders, federal grant applications, environmental protections and preventative measures, long hours from our contractor California Rail Builders crews and more to see this through.<\/p>\n<p>It continues to be exciting times here at high-speed rail, and we look forward to sharing our continued progress with you as we roll forward.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"statewide2\">ICYMI \u2013 Authority Awarded $20 Million in RAISE Grant Funding<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45269 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RAISE-Grant-Press-Conference-270x360.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a dark pantsuit and green shirt, standing behind a podium that reads \u201cInvesting in America.\u201d Behind the woman are six men in construction gear, including helmets and safety vests. There are also three men in suits. The entire group is under a tree in front of a building.\" width=\"270\" height=\"360\" \/>In June, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to the Authority for the Fresno High-Speed Rail Station Historic Depot Renovation and Plaza Activation Project.<\/p>\n<p>The project will restore the historic passenger rail depot building in Fresno, near Chinatown and the site of the future high-speed rail station. The project will also create a functioning park and plazas as spaces for early site activation efforts and integrate critical zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure into historically disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to building improvements to the historic depot facility, which include accessibility upgrades and seismic reinforcement, amenities will also include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transit and vehicle electric charging in a resilience hub;<\/li>\n<li>Solar power generation capacity;<\/li>\n<li>Bicycle and scooter parking;<\/li>\n<li>Restored tree canopy and new shade structures;<\/li>\n<li>Resilient and improved stormwater management;<\/li>\n<li>Park and plaza space for public activities;<\/li>\n<li>Lease space opportunities; and<\/li>\n<li>Improved fencing and perimeter security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read more about this grant award <a href=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/2023\/06\/28\/news-release-high-speed-rail-authority-receives-20-million-from-federal-government-to-revitalize-historic-fresno-train-depot\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"statewide3\">CA HSR\u2019s Gigantic Puzzle Pieces: Pre-Cast Tub Girders<\/h2>\n<p>We visited the Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture Pre-Cast Tub-Girder Facility, located between Selma and Hanford in California\u2019s Central Valley, which manufactures huge structural elements known as tub girders. These gigantic concrete building blocks will help the nation\u2019s first high-speed rail system stay flat and 200 miles-per-hour-fast in the Central Valley. Many of the tub-girders are as long as 110 feet and 14 feet wide. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PvHXxoc4UGI?si=2265BUN7aGvU8NO1\">Watch the video<\/a> to learn more about this innovative construction method being employed to build HSR.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PvHXxoc4UGI?si=qRFGn6ra9x6ThfYM\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45458\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-08-22-Tub-Girders-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of tub girders laying on a road. The girders are large and long concrete structure pieces with metal work sticking out. At the bottom left of the image is the words &quot;Tub Girder&quot; and a red arrow pointing to one of the tub girders. In the top left is an artistic representation of a magnifying glass showing a man in a safety vest, construction hat, and green paints walking inside a tub girder.\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"statewide4\">Social Media Round-Up<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45274 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/South-Asian-Heritage-Banner-360x107.png\" alt=\"An orange banner that reads \u201cSouth Asian Heritage Month\u201d and \u201cCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority.\u201d The print features a flower design next to the upper right corner where the banner reads \u201cSouth Asian Heritage Month.\u201d Next to the flower design is an arch of purple separating an outline of South Asian on a floral design background.\" width=\"360\" height=\"107\" \/>In July and August, we celebrated South Asian Heritage Month! We&#8217;re proud to take this time to celebrate the vibrant cultures of South Asia and the many contributions South Asians have made to the United States, California and this project. As we do with all our Cultural Awareness Months, we asked employees who wanted to participate to share their stories with us, and if they\u2019re comfortable, to post on social media. Amit Joshi, the Engineering Project Manager for the Merced to Madera section, is proud to celebrate his Indian heritage and shares that his culture and values have helped him succeed as an engineer and as a person. You can see his full thoughts on this occasion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0mU87RE7J2E&amp;feature=youtu.be\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, we also hosted a construction tour with high school students from the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) summer program at San Jose State University. The tour of high-speed rail construction sites in the Central Valley was part of an intensive three-week program that focused on transportation and environmental curriculum with presentations from California transit leaders and project site visits. You can watch the video on their visit <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/igzAQetkyts?si=2nf2GniH9q1NKmHe\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From July 14 to July 15, we attended Family Summer Fun Nights at the California State Railroad Museum! At this event, visitors boarded vintage trains, operated a handcar and learned about California\u2019s rich railroad history. Staff from the Authority, including multiple project engineers, helped children design mock train systems in a kiddie pool filled with gravel and draw a high-speed rail alignment in a hypothetical community, while also providing parents with the latest information on the project. You can watch the video from this event <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x2XpywjkZj0?si=2Ynma6v4jf9ZqTbY\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For July\u2019s #WonkWednesday, we reimagined summer trips in California once high-speed rail transforms the way we travel. With fast connections to iconic locations across the Golden State, high-speed rail will provide Californians with the efficient transportation system much of the world already enjoys. You can find the whole thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CaHSRA\/status\/1681729147113193472\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CaHSRA\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CaliforniaHighSpeedRail\" class=\"broken_link\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cahsra\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCm37ESFs9ZKyPK4ge4LW6xg\">YouTube<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/3214518\/admin\/feed\/posts\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> for the latest updates on the project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/x5N2yA_gYuE&#8221; src_webm=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/ALDQtDhaeiI&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Statewide Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Northern California Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;background-color: #fad21a\"><strong><span style=\"color: #22417e;font-size: 24pt\">UPDATES FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal1\">Caltrain\u2019s Game-Changing Electric Trains Hit the Tracks<\/h2>\n<p>School was still out for the summer, but 13-year-old Jackson Holquin was up at 5 a.m. on a Saturday for a historic event.<\/p>\n<p>He urged his guardians and siblings to move along. They had to be first in line for the public debut of Caltrain&#8217;s new electric fleet. Caltrain\u2019s electric train debut drew 4,000 people to Diridon Station in San Jose on July 29 to walk through the state-of-the-art train cars. The Northern California High-Speed Rail outreach team was on hand to talk about the importance of the electrification effort. The crowd was among the first members of the public to see, feel, and even smell the high-performance trains.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45414 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jackson-Holquin-Caltrain-203x360.jpg\" alt=\"A family of four waving at the camera. On the right is their son, wearing a hoodie that reads De La Salle and features a Trojan helmet. The son is also wearing a baseball cap, gray joggers, and blue sneakers. The father to the son's right is wearing a black t-shirt and sunglasses. The daughter is standing in front of her parents and is wearing a blue t-shirt, a pink, brown, and blue bottom, and white and pink sneakers. The daughter has brown hair that goes past her shoulders. The mom is wearing a pink t-shirt, blue jeans, pink and blue sneakers, and sun glasses. The mom has short blonde hair. They are standing in front of a sign that says Caltrain Electric Train Tour. They are also standing behind a sign displaying ticket group viewing times.\" width=\"203\" height=\"360\" \/>The electric trains are a milestone in Caltrain\u2019s modernization project, which the Authority helped fund and paves the way for future electric high-speed trains along the Caltrain corridor.<\/p>\n<p>Holquin said he will, admittedly, kind of miss Caltrain\u2019s diesel trains, but he&#8217;s looking forward to the future of electrification: faster rides and better connectivity in the Bay Area. Caltrain and high-speed trains will operate blended service between San Francisco and Gilroy with the Authority\u2019s plans to extend electrified services in the rail corridor from San Jose to Gilroy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a train enthusiast. I&#8217;m a huge fan. It&#8217;s just the love of it \u2013 ever since I was born. It&#8217;s just in my DNA,&#8221; Holquin said while waiting in line and bouncing with excitement.<br \/>Once inside the train, there was even more to get excited about.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It smells like a new car, but like, way more circulated,&#8221; Holquin said as he paced through the seven cars of each of the two Stadler KISS bilevel Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) on display at tracks 8 and 9.<\/p>\n<p>The new high-performance trains will offer a better rider experience, according to Caltrain officials. Enhanced amenities include new digital onboard displays, power outlets at each forward-facing seat, a new seat color palette selected by the public, energy-efficient lighting, coat hooks, security cameras, and expanded storage under the cantilevered seats. They will also generate less noise than their diesel equivalent, making the trip more enjoyable both for riders and residents that live near Caltrain tracks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They&#8217;re so shiny, and I love shiny,&#8221; said Aubrie Lee. Lee uses a wheelchair and says it&#8217;s more comfortable and much easier to navigate compared to other trains she&#8217;s been on. &#8220;I like using the bench plate instead of using a lift. The lift takes a lot longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45317 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Caltrain-EMU-Elevated-Bench-360x167.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a woman using a motorized wheelchair descending off a red, grey, and white train on an accessible train bench onto a train platform. The woman is wearing a flowy white blouse and pants, with white heels and glasses. Her hair is dark and in a braid over her right shoulder.\" width=\"360\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Caltrain-EMU-Elevated-Bench-360x167.jpg 360w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Caltrain-EMU-Elevated-Bench-16x7.jpg 16w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Caltrain-EMU-Elevated-Bench.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>The trains were built by Stadler at their facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. After they were assembled, they were sent to a test facility in Pueblo, Colorado, where they were tested at high speeds under numerous conditions required by the Federal Railroad Administration. The trains have a maximum speed of 110 mph, which will match the maximum speed the Authority is designing the blended service from San Francisco to Gilroy to operate up to in some locations.<\/p>\n<p>Electrification will also help meet ambitious regional and state climate action goals by lowering greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and relieving traffic congestion. Additionally, electrified service will address historical inequities along transportation corridors by reducing noise and air pollution and increasing access for equity priority communities. Electrification also lays the foundation for California\u2019s future high-speed rail, which will ride on the same rails and use the same overhead electric lines as Caltrain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45318 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Caltrain-Tabling-360x270.jpg\" alt=\"A woman presenting a banner to three boys and a man. The banner reads \" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is a huge day for Caltrain, and the High-Speed Rail Authority has been right there alongside them the whole time as a supporter and a funding partner in electrification and not only that, but the future infrastructure of high-speed rail in the corridor,&#8221; said Morgan Galli, Northern California Deputy Regional Director. &#8220;So, it&#8217;s really a step in the new future direction of what transportation will be right here in the Bay Area.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The California High-Speed Rail Authority contributed $714 million to the electrification project. It will also extend electrification to Gilroy and Merced, and thus service to the southern most parts of the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Next stop is Gilroy, and we&#8217;re really excited about that, but funding is the key,&#8221; said Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley. &#8220;Unfortunately, Gilroy won&#8217;t see electric trains until high-speed rail comes forward and electrifies the tracks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The debut of the Caltrain&#8217;s electric trains is a milestone in the larger vision for transportation throughout the state, she said. &#8220;It shows the importance of transportation and that we&#8217;re making progress,&#8221; Blankley said.<\/p>\n<p>Caltrain&#8217;s new EMUs will go into service in 2024. More public tours of the new vehicles are planned for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/projects\/electrification\/electric-trains\/electric-train-tour\">later this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how the modernization project sets up the framework for High-Speed Rail in the Bay Area in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t-eN8Te4AW8\">video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/t-eN8Te4AW8?si=_quzbMDoPhmKdIEA\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-07-29-Caltrain-YT-Play.png\" alt=\"Image of a train station. There are 8 tracks visible. There are two sleek, white and red trains at the station. To the right of those trains is an older looking grey train. All of the trains have Caltrain logos on them. To the left of the train station is a street lined with trees and three cars. A white sedan and a grey sedan are parked and a grey sedan is driving. Behind the street is an apartment complex. In the center of the image is a play button, which consists of a white circle with a transparent sideways triangle in the middle.\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-07-29-Caltrain-YT-Play.png 520w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-07-29-Caltrain-YT-Play-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 520px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal2\">Northern California Director Boris Lipkin Named to 40 Under 40 List<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45323 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Boris-in-Salesforce-Park-360x203.jpg\" alt=\"Man walking along a pathway with flowers to the left and grass and trees to the right. The man is wearing glasses, and a blue quarter zip with a checkered button up shirt and white undershirt. The man has short dark hair and beard. In the background are tall buildings and skyscrapers. There is a blue and light blue logo in the bottom left corner that reads \" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" \/>The Authority is proud to celebrate Northern California Regional Director Boris Lipkin being name to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masstransitmag.com\/40-under-40\/article\/53067991\/mass-transit-2023-40-under-40-boris-lipkin\">Mass Transit Magazine\u2019s 40 Under 40 list<\/a>, which recognizes outstanding young individuals who are making a big difference in America\u2019s public transit industry. Lipkin\u2019s career demonstrates his commitment to high-speed rail in the United States and contributions have moved the country closer than ever before to this reality. Lipkin began work on California\u2019s transformative high-speed rail project at age 23. At 27, he was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the Deputy Director of Strategic Planning; and at 30, he was appointed as Northern California Regional Director for the country\u2019s largest infrastructure project. The 40 Under 40 honors over a decade of his dedication and tremendous contributions to making high-speed rail a reality in California.<\/p>\n<p>Lipkin started working for the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) as a consultant developing ridership forecasts, economic analysis, funding plans and strategies to access and secure funding for the project. His innovative thinking quickly caught the eye of the then-CEO. At age 27, he was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the Authority\u2019s first Deputy Director of Strategic Planning. He worked to solve some of the biggest challenges, including developing and executing a multistep plan to access $3 billion in state bond funds. Just three years later, at age 30, Lipkin was appointed by Brown to lead the development of high-speed rail in Northern California as the Northern California Regional Director and in 2020 he was reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to that position.<\/p>\n<p>During his tenure as the Northern California Regional Director, Lipkin led the successful certification of environmental clearance for almost 150 miles of high-speed rail in Northern California from San Francisco to Merced. At the time of his initial appointment in 2018, the Authority had been working on environmental clearance for nearly eight years. When the environmental documents were complete in 2022 and the Authority Board were presented with their votes to certify the documents, they were meet with overwhelming support from regional stakeholders and unanimously approved both documents.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s hosted and has been featured in several not-to-be-missed social media events where he\u2019s made the world of high-speed rail accessible to the public. Lipkin hosted a Reddit Ask Me Anything; a town hall live from Salesforce Transit Center; and an interview series featuring transportation leaders in the Bay Area and transportation professionals working on high-speed-rail, such as former Metropolitan Transportation Commission\u2019s Executive Director Therese McMillian.<\/p>\n<p>The Authority thanks Boris for his dedication to the high-speed rail program and celebrates this national recognition for his contributions to transforming the public transit industry by influencing a significant shift in policy and public opinion in support of clean, electrified high-speed rail in the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal3\">HSR Celebrates Pride<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45327 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HSR-at-SF-Pride-270x360.jpg\" alt=\"Two people standing next to a banner. The person on the left has a full face of make-up, long blonde hair, a big silver necklace, and a long sparkly red dress. The person on the right is wearing a sparkly black and purple dress, black stockings with black high heels, and elbow length black party gloves. The person on the left has large ginger hair, a full face of make-up, and a dark beard. The banner reads \" width=\"270\" height=\"360\" \/>In the spirit of unity, love, and resilience, the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Caltrain joined forces to celebrate the 53rd annual Pride celebration in San Francisco on June 25. Revelers aboard special Caltrain Pride trains arrived at San Francisco&#8217;s 4th and King station to a welcome party filled with booming music, rainbows galore, and information on how the Authority is working toward a brighter and more inclusive future for all Californians.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In California, diversity is our strength, and the same is true at the Authority,&#8221; said Brian Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. &#8220;No matter who you love, or how you identify, you have a place in California and here at the Authority.<\/p>\n<p>The electric, inclusive energy from the crowd mirrored the vision shared by the Authority and Caltrain in Northern California. By 2024, Caltrain will begin passenger service on new state-of-the-art electric trains. The electrified corridor between San Francisco and San Jose will provide faster, quieter, greener, and more frequent service. Not only that, Caltrain Electrification paves the way for future high-speed rail service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a queer-identifying staff member, I am very proud to be working to bring all of California together,\u201d said Jean-Paul Torres, Northern California Outreach Specialist. \u201cThis is a project of a lifetime and it\u2019s such a joy to celebrate our diverse communities in a way that makes them feel seen, validated and embraced for being their truest selves.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Check out the highlights of our outreach efforts on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ct7CjAEJtF1\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Instagram<\/a> that show all the fun from the annual Pride event!<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal4\">Taking it to the Market<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45331 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Market-Tabling-360x270.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman next to a banner. The man is wearing a blue and grey flannel shirt tucked into grey pants with a brown belt. The man has short dark hair. The woman is wearing a grey pea coat, black sweater, and white blouse under. She is wearing dark pants as well. The woman has shoulder length blonde hair. The banner reads \" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/>It&#8217;s said food brings people together. In the spirit of building connections, the California High-Speed Rail Authority frequently sets up informational booths alongside farmers and food purveyors at farmers\u2019 markets. As summer weather settled into the Bay Area, the outreach team met Californians at multiple farmers&#8217; markets, including the Burlingame Fresh Market. Visitors asked questions, shared their opinions, and even learned about the project for the very first time.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers for the market say they look forward to seeing High Speed Rail at larger events to reach more people as they enjoy Burlingame&#8217;s offerings.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am so excited California High-Speed Rail joined our Thursday Fresh Market event. I love that we can help get the message out to our community,&#8221; said Susan Baker, President and CEO of the Burlingame\/SFO Chamber of Commerce. &#8220;Connecting southern and northern California with an efficient high-speed rail not only benefits the entire State but also makes economic sense. Our Burlingame community also benefits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal5\">Environmental Consultant Gets Creative to Save Wetland Species<\/h2>\n<p>Before the bulldozers and concrete trucks break ground, there\u2019s Brent Helm. He\u2019s a biologist and ecologist who specializes in preserving wetlands. When the California High-Speed Rail Authority begins work on a project, it\u2019s Helm who is often the first boots on the ground.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45337 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Brent-Helm-Working-360x270.jpg\" alt=\"A man standing in some wetlands working. The wetlands consist of small shallow pools of water surrounded by grass. The man is wearing long boosts, baggy grey pants, a blue button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a gray vest with many pockets, and a baseball cap with sunglasses sitting on the brim. The man is hunched over holding a scooping net that he is wading through the shallow pool he is standing in. The day is sunny with many clouds in the sky.\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/>\u00a0While the project has big intentions, Helm is worried about the little things \u2013 fairy shrimp, specifically. Helm has been all over the state while working for the Authority. An expert in wetlands, he geeks out talking about fairy shrimp. The one-inch-long crustaceans live in vernal pools as far south as Visalia, where Helm helped build refuges to support the invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p>While wildlife and wild spaces are sparse in the Central Valley, Helm says the Bay Area presents a stark contrast, with its dense concentration of sensitive habitats and dependent species.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Bay Area is going to be very rich. There\u2019s a lot of teeny species and a lot of cool habitats as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Big or little, it\u2019s Helm\u2019s job to make sure California wildlife is front and center in the Authority\u2019s building process. His company, Helm Biological Consulting, is a certified small business. It\u2019s an environmental consulting firm specializing in biological resource studies, mitigation banking, habitat establishment and ecological research. He has another small business, Wetland Construction Team, which builds wetlands.<\/p>\n<p>The businesses are small, which means Helm is wearing waders or rubber boots almost 365 days a year.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the construction process, the Authority has preserved thousands of acres of land to mitigate the effects of building a high-speed rail line. Helm figures out how to conserve land in a way that supports as much biodiversity as possible. He surveys the ecology, determines what would best suit the creatures in that area, then he builds a proper wetland to support that life.<\/p>\n<p>Often, that means getting creative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do weird stuff,\u201d Helm said, chuckling as he thinks about both the tiny wildlife and large animals he works with. \u201cA guy I work with says \u2018Brent can build wetlands on the moon if you give him enough money and time.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s had plenty of work to do. In Tulare County, Helm helped build the Cottonwood Creek mitigation site, which is one of the few areas set aside for wildlife in the farm-rich Central Valley. Going green is a core mission for the Authority. Yes, we\u2019re delivering green transportation, powered by 100% renewable energy. The Authority is also going the extra mile to protect the environment. To date, we have preserved and restored about 3,000 acres of habitat, giving species both rare and not-so-rare a place to call home in the crowded Central Valley farmlands. The Authority relies on Helm and other consultants\u2019 abilities to think outside the box to realize this enormous project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom what I\u2019ve seen, the mitigation that the high-speed rail has done is probably more than adequate compared to other projects,\u201d Helm said. \u201cThey took it on the chin and a lot of the mitigation is larger than what it would have been if somebody else was doing the work. I think there\u2019s some really unique habitats being preserved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The commitment to wildlife even includes inventing a unique electrification system, which will prevent our state\u2019s giant California condors from getting electrocuted by the overhead wires.<\/p>\n<p>The diversity of the Bay Area\u2019s ecosystem is exciting to Helm. His office is in Sheridan in Placer County, but he can regularly be found in waders or muck boots throughout the state. He likes to say he sees wetlands every day of the year, though there\u2019s an occasional visit to Florida to see his grandchildren. As the high-speed rail project heads toward the Bay Area, Helm will likely be there, helping the project steer through a phalanx of environmental laws to do right by California\u2019s wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/-Vlqw194yC4&#8243; src_webm=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/ALDQtDhaeiI&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Northern California Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Northern California Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"norcal2\">What&#8217;s Happening in Northern California<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41239  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Portal-Logo-360x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Portal-Logo-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Portal-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Portal-Logo-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Portal-Logo.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/strong><strong>The Portal \u2013 Uniting the Bay, Connecting California<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last December, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board voted to rebrand the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjpa.org\/project\/downtown-rail-extension\">Downtown Extension (DTX)<\/a> as &#8220;The Portal&#8221; with the tagline &#8220;Uniting the Bay. Connecting California.&#8221; The project will extend Caltrain commuter rail from its current terminus at 4th and King streets and deliver future high-speed rail service to the train box found beneath the <a href=\"https:\/\/salesforcetransitcenter.com\/\">Salesforce Transit Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Rebranding Plan process began in Spring 2021 and used an insights-based design and discovery process to obtain information on the public&#8217;s familiarity with the project and the DTX name. This first phase of the effort consisted of an online survey in five counties (Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa) and listening sessions with interest groups and organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The second phase of the Rebranding Plan process, which commenced in Spring 2022, was design of a new name with mark and tagline for the project. The TJPA focused on the project\u2019s benefits and identified factors critical to the Bay Area\u2019s diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p>With the support and engagement of its partners, the TJPA is developing Phase 2 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tjpa.org\/\">Transbay Program<\/a>, which includes the design and construction of the 1.3-mile rail extension. Principally constructed below grade underneath Townsend and Second streets, the project consists of an underground station at Fourth and Townsend streets, emergency exit and ventilation structures, utility relocation, and rail systems along the alignment.<\/p>\n<p>The environmentally cleared project is currently in the design phase. The TJPA expects to advance into the engineering phase, along with utility relocation and early pre-construction work, in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>The TJPA is actively working at the local, regional, state, and federal levels to complete the funding plan for the project that will deliver mobility and connectivity benefits for the region and the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caltrain Electrification Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41226  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Caltrain-Electrification-360x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"219\" \/>Caltrain Electrification construction continues between the 4th and King Station in San Francisco and Tamien Station in San Jose. Construction activities include signal installation and testing, Overhead Contact System installation, and electric train testing. The project will improve the customer experience by increasing the number of trains, modernizing service, and adding new safety elements. Electrification will help meet ambitious regional and state climate action goals and supply the framework for high-speed rail on the corridor.<\/p>\n<p>In order to limit the impact on regular train service. Caltrain will perform work during the day and at night between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Weekend shutdowns are also planned in 2023 to complete construction and perform the required testing.<\/p>\n<p>The first phase of weekend shutdowns began with San Francisco to Millbrae in February. Between San Jose\/Tamien and Millbrae stations, trains will make all weekend local stops. Passengers traveling to and from San Francisco should use alternative transportation, including timed BART transfers at Millbrae. A Lifeline bus bridge and on-call paratransit service will also be available.<\/p>\n<p>For more additional information about construction activities and signing up for updates, visit Caltrain\u2019s Construction <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/projects\/electrification\/construction\">webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"norcal3\">Mineta Transportation Leader Chips Away at California\u2019s Car Culture<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41228 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Karen-Philbrick-250x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"360\" \/>High-speed rail represents a massive change in California\u2019s culture. It\u2019s not just about taking people quickly from place to place. High-speed rail is changing communities and the way people live.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody knows that better than Dr. Karen Philbrick, the executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jos\u00e9 State University. Philbrick talks about the commercial activity around Union Station in Washington DC, the subway stops built under Boston Common or the historic State House. And don\u2019t get her started on how rail has built the great cities of Europe; even Uzbekistan\u2019s 400-mile line is wildly popular and has seen developers rush to build housing and retail outlets near stations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think they are a great community hub, particularly if you have strong transit-oriented development,\u201d Philbrick said. \u201cSo condos or other vertical development, with cute places to shop and good restaurants. Definitely, they can serve as a mobility hub, and it also, of course, stimulates economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The thing is, most Americans haven\u2019t seen that kind of effect. There\u2019s a strong rail corridor from Boston to Washington, but most Californians haven\u2019t taken one of the frequent commuter lines into New York\u2019s Grand Central Station.<\/p>\n<p>But change is coming. California\u2019s High-Speed Rail Authority will be running a train in the Central Valley before the end of the decade. Cities like Merced plan to transform their downtowns, with a new train station the centerpiece of it all.<\/p>\n<p>The key, Philbrick says, is the connections these stations provide. Merced\u2019s stop will connect to local rail lines, bus options and bike lanes. San Jose\u2019s Diridon Station and San Francisco\u2019s Salesforce Transit Center are slated to become hubs of public transit. High-speed rail will do the heavy-lifting for getting people between cities while the local lines will take people where they need to go. No cars needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dWhen you\u2019re talking about public transit, research shows people are unwilling to walk more than a quarter of a mile or half a mile to reach a stop,\u201d Philbrick said, \u201cso you need strong first- and last-mile connections, to get people onto the system.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What doesn\u2019t work is adding more highway lanes, Philbrick said. More lanes bring more vehicle traffic, more pollution and the same gridlock. The car-driving dream of Californians is to be the only driver on a coastal highway on a sunny day. The reality is often anything but that.<\/p>\n<p>Philbrick and the MTI have partnered with the Authority to alter that California dream. The MTI has brought high school students to high-speed rail building sites to show teens what is coming soon to a transit hub near them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been a distinctly car-heavy culture for years,\u201d Philbrick said. \u201cThe American dream used to be you turned 16, got a car, and had access to free living. Public transit was considered for people of lower status instead of a wonderful mobility option.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"norcal4\">Engineering Strong Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41240 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/VST-Engineering-Team-360x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/>Strong partnerships are critical to the success of large infrastructure projects. Contractors, architects and engineers must work together to ensure successful delivery.<\/p>\n<p>An excellent example of a strong partner is Oakland-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vst.engineering\/\">VST Engineering<\/a>. A certified Small Business\/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, the firm specializes in railway, highway &amp; roadway, structural and general civil design for the transportation sector.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by three engineers, VST Engineering has an inspiring origin story. &#8220;Back in 2011, I was out in Utah on the I-15 CORE design-build,&#8221; said Chief Sales &amp; Marketing Officer Dominic Tafoya. &#8220;As the project wrapped up, I expressed interest in going to California, and a colleague told me a couple of his coworkers were looking to transfer from Sacramento to Oakland.&#8221; At the time, little did Tafoya know that the two transferring were his future business partners, Anthony Valdiosera and Michael Stanwick, now VST&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer, respectively. Tafoya was hired for one of the roles and moved to Sacramento. &#8220;I ended up picking up a couple of their projects and only talked to them on the phone once or twice,&#8221; said Tafoya.<\/p>\n<p>The following year, Tafoya&#8217;s colleague brought the trio together again. &#8220;I took an interview in San Francisco and little did I know, Michael and Anthony also interviewed. We each accepted offers and met in person for the first time our first week in the office,&#8221; said Tafoya. &#8220;None of us could resist the prospect of performing preliminary design for California High-Speed Rail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Valdiosera and Stanwick focused on railway design for the next few years, while Tafoya worked on road and highway design. &#8220;We ended up collaborating, working long nights to meet deadlines,&#8221; said Stanwick, &#8220;when we would look around the office late at night, it would often just be the three of us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We talked off and on about starting our own business, our desire to create something special,&#8221; said Valdiosera. Careers took them on separate paths before they could make the business a reality. Valdiosera kept the dream in sight, and as the transportation industry entered a period of growth, he reconnected with Stanwick, and they both approached Tafoya to formalize the partnership. &#8220;Then finally, in 2018, we said let&#8217;s go for it, let&#8217;s do it, and we turned on the lights and hit the ground running,&#8221; said Tafoya.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We had the classic startup story, starting in my garage,&#8221; said Valdiosera. Since then, the co-founders attribute much growth to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. In 2019, VST Engineering joined the Rail Delivery Partner team, providing technical engineering support in the Central Valley. &#8220;We reported to each of the Construction Package project offices and made ourselves available to resolve any technical issues impeding design approvals,&#8221; said Valdiosera. The hard work resulted in a measured increase in construction activity, which led the Authority to turn to VST for additional support within the Engineering Services Branch. Today, the company has 13 employees and has relocated from the garage to its new headquarters in Oakland.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re building a full-service civil engineering firm and look forward to continuing our partnership with California High-Speed Rail,&#8221; said Stanwick. &#8220;As we expand, our goal of connecting and advocating for our communities will continue to drive the quality of our services.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24789\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-150x150.png\" alt=\"Frequently Asked Questions\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-358x360.png 358w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2.png 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal5\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Northern California high-speed rail staff respond to many inquiries from residents, local agencies, neighborhood groups and other stakeholders. Below are answers to some of the more common questions about the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How affordable will it be to travel on high-speed rail?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For current planning purposes, the Authority expects pricing to be competitive with other modes of travel, including car and airline travel. Future ticket prices are assumed to be roughly 80% of the cost of a regular plane ticket. The future train operator will ultimately set prices and may incorporate service class, time of day, distance, frequency of use, and other fare policy measures typically seen in the airline and transit industry today. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/docs\/about\/business_plans\/2020_Business_Plan_Service_Planning_Methodology.pdf\">Service Planning Methodology document<\/a> for a summary of the service assumptions used for the 2022 Business<\/p>\n<p>Have any questions for the NorCal team? Please submit them to us at <a href=\"mailto:northern.calfornia@hsr.ca.gov\">northern.calfornia@hsr.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24791 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-150x150.png\" alt=\"Upcoming Events\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-358x360.png 358w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2.png 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"norcal6\">Upcoming Events in Northern California<\/h2>\n<p>Here are upcoming events in Northern California that you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Community Market<\/strong><br \/>March 23<br \/>3 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Authority staff will be at the Mission Community Market. Stop by to stock up on fresh produce and talk with us about high-speed rail. <a href=\"http:\/\/missioncommunitymarket.org\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Los Banos Downtown Spring Street Faire<\/strong><br \/>April 15<br \/>9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Authority staff will be at the Los Banos Downtown Spring Street Faire. The event features arts &amp; crafts, live entertainment, great food and a kid\u2019s area with pony rides! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losbanos.com\/services-9\" class=\"broken_link\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Earth Day San Francisco<\/strong><br \/>April 22<br \/>9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Authority staff will be at Earth Day SF. The event features speakers and a selection of vendors and sponsors focused on sustainability. View transit options in the Green Mobility Zone and enjoy live music while celebrating environmental awareness. <a href=\"https:\/\/earthdaysf.org\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benicia Farmers Market<\/strong><br \/>May 18<br \/>4 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Authority staff will be at the Gilroy Farmers Market. Stop by to stock up on fresh produce and talk with us about high-speed rail. <a href=\"https:\/\/beniciamainstreet.org\/?fbclid=IwAR2Nb9_UVJTEtZpyi14PvlZVFchhWKISDyf8HT1FP2nUR3mQslG8lmLVw0Q\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viva Calle San Jose<\/strong><br \/>June 11<\/p>\n<p>This free program temporarily closes miles of San Jos\u00e9 streets to bring communities together to walk, bike, skate, play and explore the city.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivacallesj.org\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Southern California Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; horizontal_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 32px\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%;background-color: #fad21a;height: 32px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #22417e;font-size: 24pt\">UPDATES FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"socal1\">What\u2019s Happening in Southern California: Building the Future<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45342 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LAUS-Train-Festival-2023-360x360.png\" alt=\"An artistic rendition of Los Angeles Union Station with a train in front of it. The building's design is based on Spanish Mission architecture. The train looks sleek and futuristic. Palm trees surround the station. At the top, the art reads \" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" \/>Los Angeles Union Station will be the center of the West Coast railroading world on September 9 and 10 as it hosts its annual Train Festival. This year\u2019s edition focuses on the past, present and future of rail travel, and the High-Speed Rail Authority will be on hand to talk about where we\u2019re going and how we\u2019re going to get there.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free and open to everybody. There will be things to see and do throughout Union Station, including live music and food trucks.<\/p>\n<p>But we all know the trains will be the center of attention. There will be items old and new on hand, with a vintage private car, historic freight and modern passenger rail for visitors to peruse. There will be historic tours, including a look at the sublime artwork around Union Station, which opened in 1939.<\/p>\n<p>Model train fans will get into the fun with a display of rare trains. And there will even be giveaways over the course of the two-day event. The High-Speed Rail Authority will bring items for both kids and adults, with coloring books and crayons for the youngsters and facts and information for the adults.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/los-angeles-union-station-train-festival-2023-tickets-673577938747?aff=oddtdtcreator%20target=\">Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"socal2\">Delivering Solar-Powered High-Speed Rail<\/h2>\n<p>Not only is high-speed rail moving people around the state, but we\u2019re also doing it with 100% renewable solar energy.<\/p>\n<p>The Authority joined the American Public Transportation Association\u2019s annual conference in Anaheim in early August to talk about sustainability. Meg Cederoth, our Director of Planning and Sustainability, took part in a great conversation about the zero-emission future of transportation. She was joined by representatives from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, East Japan Railway Company and Orange County Transportation Authority.<\/p>\n<p>And in the main reception area, our Southern California outreach team met with transportation leaders from around the country. Everybody was curious for construction updates and expressed support for our work. It\u2019s important and people at the heart of the transportation industry are rooting for us.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"socal3\">A Conversation with WTS Los Angeles<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45346 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LaDonna-WTS-360x203.png\" alt=\"Four women sitting side by side on a stage. The woman on the far left is wearing a dark blazer, dark slacks, and an orange blouse. She has dark hair that goes past her shoulders. The woman second from the left is holding a microphone and wearing a black jacket, green shirt, black pants, and glasses. Her hair is blond and pulled into a ponytail. The woman second from the right is wearing a white, grey jacket with black top underneath. She is wearing glasses and her hair is dark and shoulder length. The woman on the right is wearing a white jacket, floral shirt underneath, and glasses. Her hair is brown and worn straight past her shoulders. You can also see the backs of three women's heads as they listen to the panel.\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" \/>We love talking about trains, but it was extra special on Aug. 23 to hang out with our friends from Metrolink, LA Metro and Union Pacific Railroad. Our Southern California Regional Director, Donna DiCamillo, talked about women in rail at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtsinternational.org\/chapters\/los-angeles?fbclid=IwAR0rtGOo9Z3w2npbNGrxDnBe4oKk2QC0pduC3RR2n03FJw7pbvJcipF1NdA\" class=\"broken_link\">WTS Los Angeles<\/a> event with Elizabeth Lun of Metrolink, Avital Barnea of LA Metro and Lupe Valdez of Union Pacific. We&#8217;ve previously been honored as the Employer of the Year from multiple WTS Chapters, <a href=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/2023\/05\/12\/news-release-california-high-speed-rail-authority-named-employer-of-year-by-international-women-in-transportation-organization\/#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20The%20California%20High%2DSpeed%20Rail,Women's%20Transportation%20Seminar%20(WTS).\">including WTS Los Angeles<\/a>, for our work supporting and advancing the careers of women in the transportation industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"socal4\">Rosecrans\/Marquardt Grade Separation Project on Track for 2025 Completion<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45350 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rosecrans-Marquardt-Progress-360x349.png\" alt=\"Aerial view of construction on a major intersection. The intersection features four roads feeding into it with railroads also crossing through it. There is visible signs of construction with large pillars being set and a huge red crane nearby. Businesses and parking lots surround the intersection.\" width=\"257\" height=\"249\" \/>Once regarded as the most hazardous at-grade railroad crossing in California, LA Metro\u2019s Rosecrans Ave and Marquardt Ave grade separation project continues to inch closer to completion. The grade separation will elevate the road above the railroad, allowing vehicles and trains alike to continue their journeys without disrupting one another.<\/p>\n<p>Funded partially by a $77 million investment from the California High-Speed Rail Authority, the project will convert Rosecrans Ave into a bridge, while Marquardt Ave is realigned below and away from railroad tracks. The grade separation will substantially improve safety and traffic flow, increase the efficiency of train movements, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the future, it will accommodate high-speed rail.<\/p>\n<p>This summer, construction crews completed a major project milestone with the installation of all girders for the new Rosecrans Ave Bridge. The bridge, expected to open by March 2024, will shift traffic away from the roadways and allow construction crews to begin significant work on the realignment of Marquardt Ave and the installation of new traffic signals on both ends of the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Metro expects the realigned roadway work to complete by January 2025, with full project completion in March 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"socal5\">Earth Mechanics, Inc.<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on who you ask, the 1980s are responsible for everything good in this world. From the action-packed blockbuster movies that Hollywood continues to remake, the introduction of the World Wide Web and for Lino Cheang and Po Lam \u2013 the founding of Earth Mechanics Inc. (EMI). Founded in 1989, EMI punched its ticket into the 80s with a buzzer-beater. Fitting, considering that Michael Jordan\u2019s iconic buzzer-beater, \u201cThe Shot\u201d, occurred during the 1989 Eastern Conference playoffs. Surely just a coincidence.<\/p>\n<p>Cheang and Lam were both degreed with a background in designing foundations for coastal and offshore structures. Originally focused on the oil and gas industry, EMI shifted attention to California bridges after the industry downturn in the mid-80s. EMI faced the challenge of developing its business in its early days, relying mainly on previous professional contacts and clients for contracts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-45354 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bealville-Road-Drilling-270x360.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a black and blue flannel shirt, green gloves, jeans, and a construction hat setting up a big white drill. The drill is mobile and has tracks underneath. In the background there are green hills, phone wires, and the day is cloudy.\" width=\"270\" height=\"360\" \/>Their breakthrough came when Lam joined a committee established by Caltrans following the Loma Prieta and Northridge Earthquakes. Caltrans initiated a bridge seismic retrofit program to address earthquake vulnerabilities in older structures. Lam\u2019s contributions, which included a seismic evaluation policy for bridges, played a significant role in EMI\u2019s growth. As a result, EMI quickly gained industry recognition, expanded its client base and opened additional offices in San Diego, Orange and Alameda counties over time.<\/p>\n<p>EMI has been involved in the California High-Speed Rail project for over a decade. They are currently on board as a geotechnical consultant for the 31 bridges and viaducts along the Bakersfield to Palmdale segment, responsible for supporting the structure designers with identifying the geologic and geotechnical hazards for each of the 31 structures. Additionally, EMI is tasked with preparing the preliminary foundation design recommendations for each structure and with the development of a geotechnical investigation plan that will assist the Authority to secure permits required to perform geotechnical site investigation at the 65% design phase.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Brown, Principal at EMI, is encouraged by the investment placed in bringing a high-speed rail system to the west coast. \u201cIt is a monumental task linking Southern and Northern California via high-speed rail, but it will be the backbone of a much larger system that will continue to expand long after my career is over. The fact that there is already another high-speed rail system in design is a testament to that.\u201d In addition to the California High-Speed Rail project, EMI is also working on Brightline West\u2019s High-Speed Rail project connecting Southern California to Las Vegas. Brown adds, \u201cThat project doesn\u2019t happen if the CA HSR project doesn\u2019t happen first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Like the structures they work on, EMI\u2019s success has been stable and resilient. The company was fortunate to have not lost a single employee throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and today employs 35 staff. They\u2019re confident that what Cheang and Lam built decades ago is sustainable for years to come. Brown shares, \u201cOur goal for the future is to continue to keep our clients happy so that we can continue to have the opportunity to work on interesting projects such as the CA HSR project and the other projects that we are fortunate to work on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24789\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-150x150.png\" alt=\"Frequently Asked Questions\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-358x360.png 358w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FAQ-v2.png 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"faq1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>California high-speed rail staff respond to many inquiries from residents, local agencies, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders. Here we answer some of the more common questions about the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will Caltrain and high-speed trains operate at the same speed in the Bay Area? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Caltrain will introduce electric train service in 2024. This will allow Caltrain to increase service throughout the corridor. Right now, and with electrification, the Caltrain corridor allows trains to operate at a maximum of 79 mph. Caltrain\u2019s new electric trains have the capability of operating at a maximum of 110 mph; however, the curvature of the existing tracks can only accommodate speeds of up to 79 mph. The Authority has designed the corridor from San Francisco to Gilroy to allow train speeds to hit 110 mph. How do we do that? The Authority will flatten or straighten curves to accommodate faster trains. With coordinated schedule planning, as well as additional opportunities for high-speed trains to pass Caltrain trains at stations, high-speed trains will be able to zoom through the Bay Area at 110 mph.<\/p>\n<p>High-speed rail will run on the same tracks and share the same electric system. But that doesn\u2019t mean train service from two organizations will cause bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of tunnels are being dug for high-speed rail in Southern California?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much of the high-speed rail project in Southern California will be underground. We\u2019re planning to build 13 tunnels and more than 40 miles of tunnels between Bakersfield and Burbank. Some of the tunnels are short, covering less than a mile. Others will be some of the longest tunnels in the world, with a pair of digs slated to cover 13 miles each.<\/p>\n<p>The result of all that digging is speed. It currently takes about an hour to drive from Palmdale to Burbank. It\u2019s about an hour and a half on existing public transit. Our trains will make the 38-mile trip in about 15 minutes, start to finish. That kind of connection will make Palmdale easily commutable to the Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ue1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24791 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-150x150.png\" alt=\"Upcoming Events\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-358x360.png 358w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Events-v2.png 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"socal7\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<p>Here are upcoming events that you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Community Market <\/strong><br \/><strong>August 31, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>3 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority staff will be at the Mission Community Market. Stop by to stock up on fresh produce and talk with us about high-speed rail. <a href=\"http:\/\/missioncommunitymarket.org\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TrainFest <\/strong><br \/><strong>September 9-10, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority staff will participate in TrainFest at the Los Angeles Union Station to celebrate the past, present and future of train travel with activations and programs throughout the iconic Los Angeles landmark. <a href=\"https:\/\/thesource.metro.net\/2023\/07\/11\/save-the-date-los-angeles-union-station-trainfest-2023-a-celebration-of-past-present-future\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viva CalleSJ<\/strong><br \/><strong>September 10, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority staff will have an informational booth at Viva CalleSJ at Tamien Park in San Jose. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivacallesj.org\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>56th Annual Native American Day <\/strong><br \/><strong>September 22, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority staff will have an informational booth at the 56th Annual Native American Day at the State Capitol building in downtown Sacramento. <a href=\"https:\/\/nahc.ca.gov\/2023\/08\/save-the-date-56th-annual-native-american-day\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caltrain Electric Train Tour \u2013 San Francisco<\/strong><br \/><strong>September 23, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority representatives will be joining Caltrain as it continues it electric train tour. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/caltrain-electric-train-tour-san-francisco-tickets-695601060497\">Stop by to learn more about this partnership RSVPs are encouraged<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>559 Night Market<\/strong><br \/><strong>September 29, 2023<\/strong><br \/><strong>4 p.m. \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>Authority staff will have an informational booth at Fresno&#8217;s 559 Night Market near the Chinatown neighborhood in Fresno. <a href=\"https:\/\/559nightmarket.com\/\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please be sure to check our <a href=\"https:\/\/hsr.ca.gov\/communications-outreach\/info-center\/events\/\">events page<\/a> and follow us on social media to learn about upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Regional Newsletters Archives&#8221; 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