BUILDING A HIGH-SPEED TRAIN SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA : DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN

This report presents a business plan for defining a high-speed train system in California. It describes how to develope patronage and revenue forecasts and establish the benefits of a high-speed train system. It suggests how to determine the level of integration with other modes of travel. Funding for project development and construction of the system is outlined. The report concludes with a series of recommendations that focus on establishing a formal environmental clearance process, increasing funding and promoting planning efforts, and encouraging government entities to include high-speed trains in their future plans.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Publication Date: 2000 California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sacramento CA
• Corporate Authors:

  California High-Speed Rail Authority

  925 L Street, Suite 1245
  Sacramento, California  United States  95814
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 1 v. (various pagings)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Intercity transportation
• Geographic Terms: California
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00788800
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: CALTRANS
• Created Date: Mar 23 2000 12:00AM