California high-speed rail hires CEO for $375,000
Mike Rosenberg - 05/06/2010
An executive for the company that built France's bullet trains will lead California's high-speed rail project for a salary of $375,000, making him one of state government's highest paid nonuniversity workers.
Mike Rosenberg - 05/06/2010
An executive for the company that built France's bullet trains will lead California's high-speed rail project for a salary of $375,000, making him one of state government's highest paid nonuniversity workers.
HSR hires Roelof van Ark for $375,000
Mike Rosenberg - 05/06/2010
An executive for the company that built France's bullet trains will lead California's high-speed rail project for a salary of $375,000, making him one of state government's highest paid nonuniversity workers.
Mike Rosenberg - 05/06/2010
An executive for the company that built France's bullet trains will lead California's high-speed rail project for a salary of $375,000, making him one of state government's highest paid nonuniversity workers.
Rail groups: Altamont or lawsuit
Bill Silverfarb - 05/05/2010
Burlingame Mayor Cathy Baylock spoke in favor of the Altamont alternative for high-speed rail tracks to avoid disruption to the city.
Bill Silverfarb - 05/05/2010
Burlingame Mayor Cathy Baylock spoke in favor of the Altamont alternative for high-speed rail tracks to avoid disruption to the city.
HSR advocates unveil new route
KCBS - 05/04/2010
High speed rail proponents have unveiled a possible new route that would take riders over the Altamont instead of the Pacheco Pass.
KCBS - 05/04/2010
High speed rail proponents have unveiled a possible new route that would take riders over the Altamont instead of the Pacheco Pass.
Groups in favor of East Bay bullet route
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/04/2010
Three environmental and transportation groups that sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority last year released a study Tuesday that concludes bullet trains would get to San Francisco quicker and cause less environmental damage if they traveled through the East Bay.
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/04/2010
Three environmental and transportation groups that sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority last year released a study Tuesday that concludes bullet trains would get to San Francisco quicker and cause less environmental damage if they traveled through the East Bay.
Report in favor of East Bay bullet train route
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/04/2010
Three environmental and transportation groups that sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority last year with the Peninsula cities of Menlo Park and Atherton plan to release a study this morning that concludes bullet trains would get to San Francisco quicker and cause less environmental damage if they traveled through the East Bay.
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/04/2010
Three environmental and transportation groups that sued the California High-Speed Rail Authority last year with the Peninsula cities of Menlo Park and Atherton plan to release a study this morning that concludes bullet trains would get to San Francisco quicker and cause less environmental damage if they traveled through the East Bay.
Horgan: High-speed rail has left the tracks
John Horgan - 05/03/2010
The grandiose plan for a high-speed rail system stretching from San Diego to San Francisco and Sacramento is a true, unadulterated boondoggle.
John Horgan - 05/03/2010
The grandiose plan for a high-speed rail system stretching from San Diego to San Francisco and Sacramento is a true, unadulterated boondoggle.
Scathing HSR audit virtually ignored
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/01/2010
About 40 residents and council members attending a bimonthly Peninsula Cities Consortium meeting on bullet trains Friday hardly mentioned a scathing state audit of the California High-Speed Rail Authority the day before.
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 05/01/2010
About 40 residents and council members attending a bimonthly Peninsula Cities Consortium meeting on bullet trains Friday hardly mentioned a scathing state audit of the California High-Speed Rail Authority the day before.
Auditor lists high-speed rail's pitfalls
Bill Silverfarb - 04/30/2010
The California High-Speed Rail Authority risks delays or an incomplete system because of inadequate planning, weak oversight and lax contract management, according to a state auditor's report released yesterday.
Bill Silverfarb - 04/30/2010
The California High-Speed Rail Authority risks delays or an incomplete system because of inadequate planning, weak oversight and lax contract management, according to a state auditor's report released yesterday.
Is it high-speed rail or bust?
staff - 04/29/2010
While Menlo Park and Atherton contest in court the state's decision to run its high-speed-rail system along the Caltrain corridor, Caltrain officials are claiming that high-speed-rail may be the only way to save the commuter rail system.
staff - 04/29/2010
While Menlo Park and Atherton contest in court the state's decision to run its high-speed-rail system along the Caltrain corridor, Caltrain officials are claiming that high-speed-rail may be the only way to save the commuter rail system.
Caltrain hopes for high-speed rail boost
Michael Cabanatuan - 04/28/2010
Caltrain, the Peninsula's beleaguered commuter railroad, needs a jolt of electricity to assure its long-term survival, the transit system's executives have concluded, and it needs the assistance of high-speed rail to deliver the power.
Michael Cabanatuan - 04/28/2010
Caltrain, the Peninsula's beleaguered commuter railroad, needs a jolt of electricity to assure its long-term survival, the transit system's executives have concluded, and it needs the assistance of high-speed rail to deliver the power.
Suit against high-speed rail could be filed this week
Sean Howell - 04/27/2010
Never one to be left behind when it comes to high-speed-rail advocacy, the city of Menlo Park is joining several other plaintiffs, including the town of Atherton, in asking a judge to reopen a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Sean Howell - 04/27/2010
Never one to be left behind when it comes to high-speed-rail advocacy, the city of Menlo Park is joining several other plaintiffs, including the town of Atherton, in asking a judge to reopen a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Some question if Caltrain's claims valid
Mike Rosenberg - 04/23/2010
Many people who live between San Francisco and San Jose are struggling to come to terms with - and in some cases believe - the likelihood that the much-maligned high-speed rail project appears to be the only thing capable of saving their beloved Caltrain service.
Mike Rosenberg - 04/23/2010
Many people who live between San Francisco and San Jose are struggling to come to terms with - and in some cases believe - the likelihood that the much-maligned high-speed rail project appears to be the only thing capable of saving their beloved Caltrain service.
New Transbay Terminal Plans Unveiled
Staff - 04/22/2010
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority today revealed the final plan for the City's new Transit Center.
Staff - 04/22/2010
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority today revealed the final plan for the City's new Transit Center.
Bay Area statistics
Will Reisman - 04/22/2010
Faced with a financial model that leaves it constantly dealing with overwhelming budget deficits, Caltrain is pinning its future on the success of statewide high-speed rail.
Will Reisman - 04/22/2010
Faced with a financial model that leaves it constantly dealing with overwhelming budget deficits, Caltrain is pinning its future on the success of statewide high-speed rail.
City fights for Transbay Terminal
Melissa Griffin - 04/22/2010
Proposition G on the June 8 ballot is a policy statement saying: "Dear Quentin Kopp, the San Francisco stop on the high-speed rail line is going to be that Transbay Terminal spot on Mission and First streets that we've had our heart set on for years. Seriously, stop mucking this up."
Melissa Griffin - 04/22/2010
Proposition G on the June 8 ballot is a policy statement saying: "Dear Quentin Kopp, the San Francisco stop on the high-speed rail line is going to be that Transbay Terminal spot on Mission and First streets that we've had our heart set on for years. Seriously, stop mucking this up."
San Carlos' turn to tear into high-speed rail
Shaun Bishop - 04/21/2010
If San Carlos is going to jump into the fray against the proposed high-speed rail project that has sent some other Peninsula cities into a tizzy or just take a pass on all the hoopla, tonight might be a good indication of which way it'll go.
Shaun Bishop - 04/21/2010
If San Carlos is going to jump into the fray against the proposed high-speed rail project that has sent some other Peninsula cities into a tizzy or just take a pass on all the hoopla, tonight might be a good indication of which way it'll go.
Menlo Park re-joins HSR suit
Staff - 04/21/2010
The city of Menlo Park will join Atherton in re-filing a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Staff - 04/21/2010
The city of Menlo Park will join Atherton in re-filing a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Menlo Park OKs letter to rail agency
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 04/20/2010
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has revised an environmental report after a court ruling last year, but Menlo Park still has serious concerns about the document and the overall plan to run bullet trains through the Peninsula, according to a letter the council agreed to send the agency Tuesday night.
Jessica Bernstein-Wax - 04/20/2010
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has revised an environmental report after a court ruling last year, but Menlo Park still has serious concerns about the document and the overall plan to run bullet trains through the Peninsula, according to a letter the council agreed to send the agency Tuesday night.
California High Speed Rail Budget Request
Kathy Hamilton - 04/18/2010
Senator Simitian and Senator Lowenthal continued to ask tough questions of California High Speed Rail Executive Director, Carrie Pourvahini and Board member, Rod Diridon at the Senate Sub-committee meeting held April 15th See Part I for the first write up. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-35485-SF-Transportation-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d18-California-High-Speed-Rail-Financial-IssuesNew-Lawsuit-and-AB2121
Kathy Hamilton - 04/18/2010
Senator Simitian and Senator Lowenthal continued to ask tough questions of California High Speed Rail Executive Director, Carrie Pourvahini and Board member, Rod Diridon at the Senate Sub-committee meeting held April 15th See Part I for the first write up. http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-35485-SF-Transportation-Policy-Examiner~y2010m4d18-California-High-Speed-Rail-Financial-IssuesNew-Lawsuit-and-AB2121