Environmental Impact Statement

The preparation of the Tier 2 / project-level San Jose–Merced High Speed Train (HST) Project EIR/EIS will involve development of preliminary engineering designs and assessment of environmental effects associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the HST system, including track, ancillary facilities and stations, along the previously selected San Jose–Merced corridor.  Previous FRA decisions were made about this section of the HST system with the Bay Area to Central Valley Program EIR/EIS .

Notice of Intent: California High Speed Train Project : San Jose to Merced

Comments on the scope of the EIS should be submitted by April 10th, 2009.

For more information see the the California High Speed Rail Authority website [www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov ].