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What is High Speed Rail?
In November 2008, voters supported High Speed Rail (HSR) through the passing of Proposition 1A. Managed by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), HSR is a state-of-the-art-train system that connects northern to southern California. Learn more

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Community Workshops
As part of our effort to keep the community informed and involved, we will be holding community workshops throughout the year. Learn more

Questions?
If you have questions about HSR, please call us at (650) 522-7300 or email at

More Information

Below is a list of important documents:

Letter from City Council Regarding Federal Funding Application ^NEW
Letter from CEO of High Speed Rail Authority to Peninsula Cities Clarifying Purpose of Federal Funding Application ^NEW
Letter from City - Discrepancies between the Supplemental AA and City’s preferred alignment options ^NEW
Bay Area to Central Valley 2010 Revised Final Program Level Environmental Impact Report(August 2010)^NEW
HSRA Responses to Comments Recieved on Program EIR Material (August 2010)^NEW

San Francisco to San Jose Supplemental Alternatives Analysis (August 2010)^NEW
HSRA CEO memo regarding Federal Funding^NEW
Our City's Response to the Rail Authority's Preliminary Alternatives Analysis
Top 101 High Speed Rail FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions related to Property Impacts and Eminent Domain
Letter from Council to HSRA (Comments Related to "Scoping Process")

The HSRA was allocated $2.25 billion in Federal Stimulus Funds. To receive these funds, HSRA is required to complete environmental work in 2011 and begin construction on some segments as early as 2012.

Our City's History of Involvement
The City of San Mateo has studied and advocated for our city's rail interests for many years, and continues to do so today. Learn more
HSRA's Community Outreach Model
The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has adopted a community input process called Context Sensitive Solutions.

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