-November 8,2019-
High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Environmental Clearance into Bakersfield
Action clears way for Authority to move toward project construction into Bakersfield
This week the California High-Speed Rail Authority issued the Record of Decision for the final 23-mile route between Shafter and Bakersfield in the Central Valley. This completes the state’s environmental review process between Fresno and Bakersfield and allows the Authority to move toward project construction into Bakersfield.
The new route (green/light blue on map) swings east over to Highway 99 shortly after leaving Shafter heading south and into Downtown Bakersfield.
“I’m proud of the collaborative and cooperative effort that went into this process. Together with our local partners, we are prepared to move forward on project implementation into Bakersfield in a manner beneficial to the project, the city and the county,” said Authority CEO Brian Kelly. “We look forward to a continued partnership as we enter this next phase of the project.”