Bullet train’s benefits to Southern California questioned at hearing Gallery Bullet train’s benefits to Southern California questioned at hearing California, California High Speed Rail, High-Speed Rail Bullet train’s benefits to Southern California questioned at hearingVC Star » Southern California officials have said few, if any, critical words about the state rail authority’s decision in 2016 to drop Los Angeles as the starting point of the first segment of the statewide bullet train. Rep. Alan Lowenthal broached the topic at a House rail subcommittee hearing on Thursday, asking state rail officials and other witnesses how he can justify the project to his constituents. Michelle2018-09-25T12:45:21-08:00August 11, 2018|
Cracks In FIU Bridge Grew To ‘Shocking’ Size Days Before Collapse, New Photos Show Gallery Cracks In FIU Bridge Grew To ‘Shocking’ Size Days Before Collapse, New Photos Show Bridges, Florida Cracks In FIU Bridge Grew To ‘Shocking’ Size Days Before Collapse, New Photos ShowWJCT » Cracks that appeared in the Florida International University bridge days before it collapsed were far more extensive than previously disclosed, according to photographs included in a preliminary report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board. Michelle2018-09-25T12:53:05-08:00August 10, 2018|
Why is progress on California’s high-speed rail moving so slow?KCRA » Congressional leaders questioned Thursday why the state isn’t giving the high-speed rail the same streamlined environmental reviews that it has allowed for football stadiums and basketball arenas. At a congressional hearing Thursday morning in Sacramento, it was revealed that eight of the 10 segments are still going through their reviews of environmental impacts. Michelle2018-09-26T15:04:45-08:00August 9, 2018|
New transit center to open in San Francisco sans bullet train Gallery New transit center to open in San Francisco sans bullet train California, High-Speed Rail, Metro Rail / Transit, Railways New transit center to open in San Francisco sans bullet trainSan Francisco Chronicle » When the center opens Sunday, that concourse will remain empty. It will likely stay that way for years. There is no firm timeline or funding source for the long-promised train service. While transportation officials seek to build momentum for this next phase, San Francisco City Hall is touting a new approach that could raise the cost to $6 billion from an already expensive $4 billion. Michelle2018-09-26T15:19:27-08:00August 9, 2018|
Water Authority Conditionally Backs $17 Billion Delta Tunnels Plan Gallery Water Authority Conditionally Backs $17 Billion Delta Tunnels Plan California, California WaterFix, Water Water Authority Conditionally Backs $17 Billion Delta Tunnels PlanTimes of San Diego » The San Diego County Water Authority’s board of directors gave conditional support Thursday to the California WaterFix. San Diego joins the Metropolitan Water District in Los Angeles and Santa Clara County Water District in Silicon Valley in backing one Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature long-term projects. Michelle2018-09-26T14:58:05-08:00August 9, 2018|
Federal Legislation & Regulation Congressional panel slates hearing on California high-speed rail projectProgressive Railroading » The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials on Thursday will hold a field hearing in Sacramento, California, to review the status of the state’s high-speed rail project. The subcommittee will also examine the most recent modifications to the project’s business plan, which were released in June. Michelle2018-08-08T14:40:33-08:00August 7, 2018|
