High Speed Rail Authority

JR Shinkansen

An Interstate High-Speed Rail Authority on the Legislative Agenda in Washington

A big idea is gaining momentum.

January 25, 2019 - The Urbanist

Legal Obstacles For CA's HSR Clear Up....Slightly

With $8 billion almost in hand (the $4.5 billion in state bonds still need to be sold), the most formidable immediate hurdles are dealing with five lawsuits facing the High Speed Rail Authority. Mike Rosenberg reports that progress has been made.

July 14, 2012 - San Jose Mercury News

Paper Approves HSR Plan; Columnist Has Doubts

The editorial board of The Sacramento Bee was pleased with the new business plan of the HSR Authority, especially its new focus on improving commuter rail, while its premier columnist, Dan Walters, continues to see the project as unnecessary.

November 4, 2011 - The Sacramento Bee - Opinion

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