California High-Speed Rail Authority: Federal Funds Approved for California Bullet Trains; Officials Praise Boost But Say State Matching Funds Are Critical to Progress.Business/News Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001 The California High-Speed Rail The California High-Speed Rail project is a proposed high-speed rail system in the state of California. The system is being planned by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which will design, build, and operate the system. Authority today praised the leadership of Senator Diane Feinstein, Congressman Robert Matsui and 17 other California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). congressmembers who helped ensure that last week's approval of the federal Transportation Appropriations package included $1.25 million for continued work on California's high-speed train network. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Authority officials, the money is timely and critical as it seeks to conclude the environmental impact analysis for the 700-mile train system. "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. that the considerable work and investment California has committed to pursuing this safe and reliable transportation option is being recognized and supported by the federal government," said Rod Diridon, Sr., HSRA HSRA High-Speed Rail Authority HSRA High School Rodeo Association HSRA Half-Saddlebred Registry of America chair. "We see Senator Feinstein's leadership in securing these funds as a serious commitment to exploring alternative solutions to California's heavily-burdened transportation system." Diridon cautioned that continued state funding in the next budget cycle is also necessary to ensure that the project stays on track. "While the federal dollars are a valuable boost to the project, state funds are critical if we are to finish the environmental impact statements," said Diridon. "We hope to see a continuation of the forward thinking response and support we've received in recent years from the governor and state lawmakers in the state's 2002-3 budget cycle. "We recognize that the state's financial priorities will be carefully scrutinized next year and we trust that lawmakers will recognize that traffic congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and safe, frequent, reliable and affordable travel options will continue to be a priority for most Californians." The environmental impact statements for the entire high-speed train system that would link California's major metropolitan areas were started last year and are scheduled to be completed in mid- mid- pref. Middle: midbrain. 2003. Specific environmental impact reports for each corridor are scheduled to begin in late 2003. Authority officials said that during the environmental review process federal and state funding can also be used for rights-of-way purchases and construction projects along the corridors. |
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