GloSho'14: California High Speed Rail Authority - Michelle Boehm

1. Investing in California’s Future
Michelle Boehm, Southern California Regional Director
GLOSHO’14 – Cleantech Global Showcase
October 7, 2014
Los Angeles, CA

2. CALIFORNIA BY THE NUMBERS
• California is the 8th Largest Economy in the World
• The Population is Growing
» Estimated to reach 50 million by 2050
• Congestion Diminishes Our Competitiveness
» LAX to SFO is the busiest short-haul market in US
» Six of top 30 congested urban areas in US located in
California
• Poor Air Quality Impacts Our Communities
»Worst air communities in the country
• Alternatives are Costly
» $130 billion+
» 2-3 times more expensive

3. HSR SUPPORTS STATEWIDE RAIL MODERNIZATION PLAN
• Complete Central Valley
Backbone
• Complete Connectivity &
Early Investment Projects
• Connect to Southern and
Northern California

4. MORE BENEFITS TO COME WITH CAP & TRADE
• Advance Multiple Segments
of High-Speed Rail
• Complete Planned Regional
Transportation Improvements
• Establish an Interstate High-
Speed Rail System with a
Connection to Las Vegas
from Palmdale

5. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: Electrification & Connectivity
• Electrification of the Caltrain Corridor
»Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board – Environmental review
• Transbay Terminal
»Construction proceeding
• Station Area Planning
» Gilroy & San Jose

6. CENTRAL VALLEY: Backbone of High-Speed Rail
• Construction Package 1
» 29 miles between Madera and Fresno
»Work is underway
• Construction Package 2-3
» 65 miles between Fresno and Tulare-Kern County line
»Environmental clearances complete
» Procuring design-build contractor

7. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Mobility & Connectivity
• Early Investments and Partnerships Deliver Regional Mobility
» Southern California Regional Interconnector Project (SCRIP)
» Grade separations
• Connecting the Antelope & San Fernando Valleys and Beyond
» Palmdale, Burbank
» LA Union Station, ARTIC
» Public scoping and community feedback

8. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: SoCal Program Focus
• Complete Regional Improvement
Projects by the End of the Decade
» Improve regional service
» Reduce congestion and greenhouse
gas emissions
» Support the construction of HSR
• Bring HSR to Southern California
» Connect Antelope Valley to San
Fernando Valley
• Partner with Local and Regional
Agencies to Maximize Program
Benefits

9. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Bakersfield to Palmdale

10. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Palmdale to Burbank

11. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Burbank to Los Angeles

12. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles to Anaheim

13. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles to San Diego

14. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Sustainability Goals & Benefits
• Policy
» Sustainable design
»Net-zero emissions
» Renewable energy
» Comprehensive mitigation
• Implementation:
» Planning at scale/MOUs
»Design/construction contract
conditions
» Mitigation measures/permit
conditions
Energy
Communities
and Ridership
Natural
Resources
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Business and
Management

15. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Sustainability Goals & Benefits
• Part of Clean, Electric, Connected
Transportation System
» Bookend investments
» Caltrain electrification
» SCRIP
» Rail integration
» Transit connectivity
• Contributes to GHG
Reductions
» Part of AB 32 scoping plan
» 100% renewable energy
» Net-zero emissions in
construction

16. CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: Small Businesses
• 30% Goal for Small Business
Participation
» 10% Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE)
» 3% Disabled Veteran Business
Enterprises (DVBE)

17. HIGH-SPEED RAIL DELIVERS
• More Choice
• Increased Mobility
• Reduced Congestion
• Connected Communities
• Reduced GHG Emissions
• Short-Term and Long-term Benefits

18. THANK YOU
Michelle Boehm Southern California Regional Director
(213) 308-4507 michelle.boehm@hsr.ca.gov
Southern California Regional Office
California High-Speed Rail Authority
700 N. Alameda, Room 3-532
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.hsr.ca.gov
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