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Merced officials, residents say they were blindsided by High-Speed Rail update suggesting station resequencing
Summary
Merced officials and local stakeholders told the California High-Speed Rail Authority board on Thursday that a supplemental project update released Aug. 22 that suggested resequencing Merced from the initial operating segment left the city and county feeling "abandoned."
Merced officials and local stakeholders told the California High-Speed Rail Authority board on Thursday that a supplemental project update released Aug. 22 that suggested resequencing Merced from the initial operating segment left the city and county feeling "abandoned." Frank Quintero, deputy city manager for the City of Merced, and other speakers pressed the authority to restore consistent communication and partnership.
The exchange came during the board's public comment period, as Merced leaders and community representatives asked the board to reaffirm commitments to the Merced station and to include Merced in planning conversations going forward.
Why it matters: Merced officials say the station is a regional connector to UC Merced and to year-round…
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