{"id":69767,"date":"2025-01-07T17:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T01:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=69767"},"modified":"2025-01-07T17:31:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T01:31:34","slug":"california-envisions-a-zero-emission-fully-connected-rail-network-by-2050","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=69767","title":{"rendered":"California envisions a zero-emission, fully connected rail network by 2050"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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SACRAMENTO<\/strong> \u2013 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of the\u00a0State Rail Plan<\/a>, a long-range vision of statewide investments that will create up to 900,000 jobs and a zero-emission, fully interconnected rail and transit network by 2050. The release of the plan comes after the\u00a0Governor joined local leaders and workers yesterday<\/a>\u00a0to mark the beginning of the track-laying phase for California high-speed rail, which will serve as the backbone of the state\u2019s rail network.<\/p>\n

The plan calls for providing mobility to every region of the state by creating a world-class, fully integrated, zero-emission rail network that connects seamlessly with other transportation modes. The network includes intercity, regional, and local transit systems to make traveling by train a more attractive option compared to car or air travel \u2013 giving Californians options when it comes to traveling around the state.<\/p>\n

The State Rail Plan is a key part of the Governor\u2019s build more, faster agenda delivering infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state. Find projects building your community at\u00a0build.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cCalifornia is building a clean transportation system for the future. Our vision is simple: by 2050, every Californian should be able to choose rail as a way to get to their destination, near or far. Our rail plan is ambitious, but as the world\u2019s fifth largest economy bursting with talent and innovation, we\u2019re ready to take on this challenge.\u201d<\/h4>\n
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\u201cUnder Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s leadership, the State\u2019s long-range Rail Plan released today outlines how CalSTA\u2019s plan to strategically leverage rail and transit to enhance quality of life for every Californian,\u201d\u00a0said Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cCritically, this plan pushes beyond the status quo, improving multimodal options, clean air and equitable access to jobs and other opportunities\u2015all vital components of a thriving community.\u201d<\/p>\n

This vision will also benefit communities historically underserved by transportation infrastructure by increasing access to affordable and frequent rail services. The state envisions passenger rail and transit, which combined currently serve only 2% of miles traveled in California, to increase to 20% of all miles traveled by 2050 on a zero-emission fleet. This would shift nearly 200 million daily passenger miles from highways to the statewide rail and transit network, significantly reducing road congestion and carbon pollution.<\/p>\n

This plan will ensure goods movement needs are met while pursuing opportunities to shift freight to rail. The effort to build this zero-emission train network throughout California has already begun.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Electrified high-speed rail systems currently under construction will form the backbone of the state\u2019s passenger rail network, which will anchor longer distance trips. The plan identifies priority projects to complete high-speed systems and connect them with intercity and regional rail to expand the reach and impact of the investments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis plan builds off California\u2019s commitment to progressing inter-city passenger rail service and advancing mobility, economic and environmental benefits,\u201d\u00a0said California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cAs a foundational part of the state\u2019s integrated rail network, California\u2019s clean, electrified high-speed rail project will connect the Bay Area to Los Angeles through the Central Valley, extending to local and regional networks throughout the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

In June 2024, the\u00a0first self-powered, zero emission passenger train in North America arrived in San Bernardino County<\/a>\u00a0and is scheduled to enter service later this year. In August,\u00a0Caltrain launched California\u2019s first electric rail system<\/a>\u00a0on the San Francisco Peninsula, and full electric service along the San Francisco-San Jose corridor began in September. Both regional projects exemplify California\u2019s commitment to developing an environmentally friendly, fast, safe and reliable rail network outlined in the Rail Plan.<\/p>\n

The plan also aligns with the\u00a0Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI),<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0California Transportation Plan 2050 (PDF)<\/a>. Along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Rail Plan outlines measures to protect rail infrastructure from climate risks such as sea-level rise, wildfires and flooding to ensure long-term resilience.<\/p>\n

The plan envisions a direct capital investment of $310 billion from local, state, federal, and private funding, with an estimated economic return of over $540 billion by 2050. This investment is also expected to create 900,000 full time jobs for construction, maintenance, and operation industries, representing a significant boost to California’s economy. A fully integrated statewide rail network will also improve access to opportunity for Californians without the costs of car-ownership.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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