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Kern COG authorizes regional comment letter seeking clarity on High‑Speed Rail alignment and temporary station proposals
Summary
The board authorized the chairman to sign a joint regional comment letter on the draft 2026 California High‑Speed Rail business plan, citing recent and unclear changes to proposed alignments into downtown Bakersfield and a large swing in estimated downtown connection costs.
Enriquez, speaking for Kern COG staff, asked the council to authorize the chairman to sign a joint regional comment letter responding to the draft 2026 California High‑Speed Rail business plan and its supplemental materials. The comment period closes April 29; staff said the draft plan and a later supplement contain proposed changes that affect Bakersfield and Shafter.
Enriquez told the board the draft plan suggested the cost…
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