First reason The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has missed several deadlines for critical project milestones, including the procurement of rolling stock and the electrification of the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment.
Second reason The project is currently $7 billion short of its budget, with no credible plan to secure additional funds.
Third reason
CHSRA relies on volatile non-federal funding sources, which present significant project risk.
Fourth reason
The authority lacks a viable path to complete the electrification of the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment by the end of 2033.
Fifth and final reason The budget contingency is inadequate to cover anticipated contractor delay claims.
These factors have led to the decision to revoke federal funding for the project, which was initially approved by California voters in 2008. The project's future remains uncertain, with ongoing discussions about its viability and potential for completion.
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Ron Evans
1 year ago
Stop the high priced waste of the high speed train in California….. it’s waisted to much money already…. We the people of California don’t want it. Use the money to fix the infrastructure….
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Mikala lee
5 years ago
Screw this train.
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Cameron McElroy
7 years ago
I’m so sick of it!
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Carrie Snyder
8 years ago
END HIGH SPEED RAIL - the unviable business plan of the corrupt. Wrong idea, corrupt implementation end it now!
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Anonymous
8 years ago
I would love to see a petition to repeal gunmagedden too!!!
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Nann
8 years ago
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Feinstein's HUSBAND is one of the main contractors of this boondoggle. We have been hoodwinked in CA. They said it would cost 33 Billion $$ total. Now they say it is 75 Billion $$ and they totally rerouted the track, moving it from following the I-5 corridor to smack through the Central Valley, where we GROW the food for the world! Stop this farce. There is no funding for the project, making it illegal in CA. Projects are supposed to be funded!!!!
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Ken Pina
8 years ago
This is a Hugh waste of our money. Let’s quite funding Feinstein real estate husband and Jerry’s retirement compound!
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Jim Treadway
8 years ago
Another political boondoggle that we don't need!
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Kitt Heilbron
8 years ago
Stop the waste!
Monies should be devoted to water conservation and infrastructure!
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Ari
8 years ago
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This project will compromise California’s agricultural prowess. Use the money to improve already in place road system and create drought solutions. Instead of gobbling up land near the track to sell at higher prices.
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Alissa Rosete
8 years ago
Use the money to fix the roads instead of building a locomotive train in 2020
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Lindy
8 years ago
I am against the high speed rail. We need to stop Jerry Brown.
I've lived in Ca over 60 years without a train ride, not one day without water.
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donna kraft
9 years ago
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I think the bullet train should be abolished because the cost is so astronomical and ridiculous for Calif. to put out the billions of dollars that the state doesn't even have. The funding for this project can and should be used for practical issues.
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christine weis
9 years ago
This is nothing but a boondoggle meant to benefit Gov Brown and his cronies who put him in office. I demand you stop cheating the
American people.
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Joseph Patrick Thompson
10 years ago
I repeat my testimony before the Assembly Transportation Committee in Sacramento. It can be viewed on You Tube. Joseph P. Thompson, Esq., Past-Chair, Legislation Committee, Transportation Lawyers Assn.
Gilroy (408) 848-5506
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Dana staley
10 years ago
we don't need a train when there is budget cuts in our services area .. Put the money towards restoring .. Our freeways and structures .. Dams .. Ect.. Cut government waste .. Slash there salaries .. Until there is a solution to our water issues.and other issues..
It’s absurd that this has not been stopped.
First reason The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has missed several deadlines for critical project milestones, including the procurement of rolling stock and the electrification of the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment. Second reason The project is currently $7 billion short of its budget, with no credible plan to secure additional funds. Third reason CHSRA relies on volatile non-federal funding sources, which present significant project risk. Fourth reason The authority lacks a viable path to complete the electrification of the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment by the end of 2033. Fifth and final reason The budget contingency is inadequate to cover anticipated contractor delay claims. These factors have led to the decision to revoke federal funding for the project, which was initially approved by California voters in 2008. The project's future remains uncertain, with ongoing discussions about its viability and potential for completion.
Stop the high priced waste of the high speed train in California….. it’s waisted to much money already…. We the people of California don’t want it. Use the money to fix the infrastructure….
Screw this train.
I’m so sick of it!
END HIGH SPEED RAIL - the unviable business plan of the corrupt. Wrong idea, corrupt implementation end it now!
I would love to see a petition to repeal gunmagedden too!!!
Feinstein's HUSBAND is one of the main contractors of this boondoggle. We have been hoodwinked in CA. They said it would cost 33 Billion $$ total. Now they say it is 75 Billion $$ and they totally rerouted the track, moving it from following the I-5 corridor to smack through the Central Valley, where we GROW the food for the world! Stop this farce. There is no funding for the project, making it illegal in CA. Projects are supposed to be funded!!!!
This is a Hugh waste of our money. Let’s quite funding Feinstein real estate husband and Jerry’s retirement compound!
Another political boondoggle that we don't need!
Stop the waste! Monies should be devoted to water conservation and infrastructure!
This project will compromise California’s agricultural prowess. Use the money to improve already in place road system and create drought solutions. Instead of gobbling up land near the track to sell at higher prices.
Use the money to fix the roads instead of building a locomotive train in 2020
I am against the high speed rail. We need to stop Jerry Brown.
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I've lived in Ca over 60 years without a train ride, not one day without water.
I think the bullet train should be abolished because the cost is so astronomical and ridiculous for Calif. to put out the billions of dollars that the state doesn't even have. The funding for this project can and should be used for practical issues.
This is nothing but a boondoggle meant to benefit Gov Brown and his cronies who put him in office. I demand you stop cheating the American people.
I repeat my testimony before the Assembly Transportation Committee in Sacramento. It can be viewed on You Tube. Joseph P. Thompson, Esq., Past-Chair, Legislation Committee, Transportation Lawyers Assn. Gilroy (408) 848-5506
we don't need a train when there is budget cuts in our services area .. Put the money towards restoring .. Our freeways and structures .. Dams .. Ect.. Cut government waste .. Slash there salaries .. Until there is a solution to our water issues.and other issues..