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While the Peninsula NIMBYs tend to get the most attention from HSR advocates, the fact is that there are NIMBYs across California. It’s not a phenomenon unique to the Bay Area. The NIMBYism we’re seeing on the Peninsula is generated by a desire among those who benefited from the late 20th century model of land [...]
As mandated by Proposition 1A, the California High Speed Rail Authority is beginning its process of studying the Altamont Corridor alignment. Have a look at their announcement newsletter for some details. The project corridor is defined as San José to Stockton, with a possible spur to Modesto: As you can tell, this is basically an [...]
CHSRA is hosting a number of scoping meeting down in Southern California this month – click that link to see the full details (PDF link). In advance of the LA County meetings, which kick off tomorrow night in Monterey Park, Streetsblog LA offers a primer on the LA-SD route: I’m sure some are curious why [...]
UPDATE: Note that in fact the tracks from Diridon Station to a point called “Lick” 3 miles south, about where the tracks reach Monterey Highway, are owned by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB), as Rafael pointed out in the comments. I’ve updated the post to reflect that info. This weekend Peninsula residents are [...]
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