From the article: “The high-speed rail system will always be a better and cheaper alternative than widening freeways and building more airports,” said Roelof van Ark, CEO of the CaHSRA. “After a little more than a year on this project, I am confident that we now have an accurate description of these segments, the refined alignment alternatives, potential impacts and mitigation measures, and credible cost estimates. The information contained in these reports will ensure we can successfully go to bid for the initial construction segment next year.”
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Draft EIR/EIS - Bakersfield Environmental News | Examiner.com
