Politics & Government

Mayor Suggests Using High-Speed Rail Funds to Electrify Caltrain

Mayor Ira said he was displeased with the current state of communications from the High-Speed Rail Authority.

High-Speed Rail has remained a controversial issue since voters narrowly passed Proposition 1A back in 2008. Mayor Jeff Ira discusses the California High-Speed Rail Authority's relationship with Peninsula cities and how the authority can improve communications.

Questions:

  • What are other alternatives to High-Speed Rail along the Peninsula?
  • What are obstacles to connecting High-Speed Rail to Caltrain?
  • Why did Redwood City join the San Mateo County Rail Corridor Partnership?
  • How do you foresee Redwood City's role in High-Speed Rail?

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