@lalakerspro is there any construction happening beyond where I stoped on this one? I know it's supposed to go to Merced but I didn't think there was any groundbreaking yet beyond where I stopped in this video. It's similar to how there is no groundbreaking thank you south of Wasco yet
@@jasondroninaround Nothing is happening outside of the 119mi at the moment. There are 4 parcels in acquisition, but construction is not going to start for at least a year or two.
@@maly2ts408 Madera demanded a station. As for why in that location, my recollection is it's really meant to serve north Fresno neighborhoods, less so Madera itself, hence why it's on Avenue 12 which is a main road toward said neighborhoods. The only consolation is CAHSR is not funding or building this station.
I suppose that in a perfect world, for the segments where the HSR goes along with the existing rail track, viaducts were wider to accommodate both types, so that cargo trains - but mostly car drivers - enjoyed grade separation as well.
There are several places where they overbuilt for future expansion, like the tied arch bridge over Highway 45 near Laton. It is being built for four lanes even though the highway through there right now is only two :)
@@ikea_wizard I agree. It's kind of sad to see that it's not higher priority on anybody's budget. My dad always said he does three types of jobs: Good, fast, and cheap. But you only get to pick two :-) Right now, CHSR is going up good and cheap but that means it's not very fast lol
This project is the last chance for the US to get her foot in the door of high speed rail and maybe one day reclaim her former glory as a railroad pioneer; unfortunately, with the plans to cut federal funding(and more notably, Elon Musk’s insistence on axing the project so Californians are forced to keep buying his cars), there’s hardly a chance it’ll survive. I’m a 16 year old American who is very passionate about infrastructure and hopes to one day be a civil engineer because I want to change my community for the better. It’s just such a shame that people can’t see past their own current incentives and truly look towards the future of our nation. My generation is going to be the one that inherits the US, and it’s painful to watch those in power make decisions that will radically change the nation in ways that won’t be apparent until it’s MY generation’s turn to deal with the consequences.
@@kellenhayes3628 being born and raised right here in the middle of it all, at first I kind of did not agree with this project. I thought the money would be better spent improving the Amtrak connection between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. When the bill passed, I wasn't mad or wanted to go protest or anything. It's what the majority wanted and I accepted it. I have always been one to root for the underdog and here in the valley, this high speed rail project is definitely the underdog. I have grow to love the project and I can't wait to get to ride it someday :-)
@@camrenhansen6715 that was following Newsom's 2019 State of the State address that, to Republicans listening, sounded like he was ending the project, or cutting it back to just the Central Valley, and Trump used that to try to rescind the $929 million federal funding Obama sent CAHSR. Biden later restored that funding. It was also a political stunt since Republicans loathe California, justified or not. While Trump may likely prove to not be an ally of the California project, he may in fact prove supportive of private ventures like Brightline West. So I wouldn't necessarily call his election the end of HSR in the US. As long as he has people around him who tell him it's good, he'll support it.
@@lalakersproTrump attempted to kill the CAHSR during his first term tho. With Elon Musk being his top advisor, the challenges of CAHSR might face becomes more clearly.
Avenue `17 is a new crossing where none existed before. It seems to extend Avenue 17 across the tracks to an area pretty much desolate of people. Does anyone know why it is even being built?
@@Jerry-A1-Om My guess is because Avenue 17 has an off-ramp and there are a lot of people that live on the other side of the tracks there. It may also be a more efficient way to get to Raymond Road East. If you want to see real desolate crossings, go south of Corcoran. They've got an under crossing near Allensworth that they only bothered to make one lane wide lol.
Of the 119 miles of guideway under construction the CAHSR Authority reports (on 11-7-24 from 9-30-24 data) that 58 miles are complete including 2 miles in CP-1. This video seems to show more than 2 miles completed. Anyone know what completed guideway is considered?
Maybe "completed guideway" means earthwork ready? I would say the only part ready for rails is the entire CP4 after they finish that slacker irrigation canal crossing. Who knows what completed guideway means then? hehe
@@Keikdv I almost named the mystery creek Raymond Creek but if you look on Google maps for the actual location of Raymond California, our mystery creek doesn't go that far into the foothills. If you were excited about a road named the Raymond Road, you'll probably be a little more excited to know that it is called Raymond Road because it goes to the little town of Raymond California. Also, on the way to Raymond on Raymond Road you will pass by A C Thompson's ranch :-)
You know how Dems tried to keep Trump out but he fought and got in anyway? It will be the same with this CHSR. People will cry and complain and the squeaky wheels have been trying to stop it for years ... but it will get built. There's no stopping it.
Actually, this will cause a delay, but 90% of the initial project section is largely complete. CP-1 is mostly complete as well as CP-4, the remainder is CP-2 & 3. Track and systems testing will begin. But, it’s going to require until 2030 anyways. So, Trump can’t undo everything in 4 years? I hope not at least?
Oh that's simple, not one penny more and claw back what they haven't spent yet. Don't forget, Elon is in charge of government spending reductions, and California is not on great terms with him.
@@ChrisJones-gx7fc Well if that’s the case California will need to dig deeper into its pockets. It’s not as if a state as big as California truly needs the federal government to build this. Of course it is a bummer that we can be pretty guaranteed that outside of the blue states pretty much all of the slow progress that has been made on improving rail transit and public transportation will be steadily rolled back by a Trump administration bought and paid for by the automobile industry.
I plan on taking a 1-2 weekend break from the Every Inch series before I start Round 3. Where do you guys think I should go next?
Merced if possible
@lalakerspro is there any construction happening beyond where I stoped on this one? I know it's supposed to go to Merced but I didn't think there was any groundbreaking yet beyond where I stopped in this video. It's similar to how there is no groundbreaking thank you south of Wasco yet
@@jasondroninaround Nothing is happening outside of the 119mi at the moment. There are 4 parcels in acquisition, but construction is not going to start for at least a year or two.
I think individual projects might make more sense. With winter/holidays coming, not sure how much work will get done
Come to the Bay and take a drone view of Gilroy to SF! The Caltrain corridor looks great.
Honestly I just finished watching Part #2, so glad to see that so much progress is happening with CP-1. Can’t wait to see more updates!
Why on earth is there going to be a station @ avenue 13 there's nothing there only fields
@@maly2ts408I guess because the town wouldn’t let them build it anywhere else. Luckily there’s plenty of space to redevelop.
@@maly2ts408 Madera demanded a station. As for why in that location, my recollection is it's really meant to serve north Fresno neighborhoods, less so Madera itself, hence why it's on Avenue 12 which is a main road toward said neighborhoods. The only consolation is CAHSR is not funding or building this station.
Love to see it. Hopefully I can ride it within the next 10 years
Only if you can do it without Federal funds.
I'm starting the clock now .
Another great video! I love this channel so much! Keep just the great work!
I suppose that in a perfect world, for the segments where the HSR goes along with the existing rail track, viaducts were wider to accommodate both types, so that cargo trains - but mostly car drivers - enjoyed grade separation as well.
There are several places where they overbuilt for future expansion, like the tied arch bridge over Highway 45 near Laton. It is being built for four lanes even though the highway through there right now is only two :)
It is discouraging to see such slow progress.
@@ikea_wizard I agree. It's kind of sad to see that it's not higher priority on anybody's budget. My dad always said he does three types of jobs: Good, fast, and cheap. But you only get to pick two :-) Right now, CHSR is going up good and cheap but that means it's not very fast lol
This project is the last chance for the US to get her foot in the door of high speed rail and maybe one day reclaim her former glory as a railroad pioneer; unfortunately, with the plans to cut federal funding(and more notably, Elon Musk’s insistence on axing the project so Californians are forced to keep buying his cars), there’s hardly a chance it’ll survive. I’m a 16 year old American who is very passionate about infrastructure and hopes to one day be a civil engineer because I want to change my community for the better. It’s just such a shame that people can’t see past their own current incentives and truly look towards the future of our nation. My generation is going to be the one that inherits the US, and it’s painful to watch those in power make decisions that will radically change the nation in ways that won’t be apparent until it’s MY generation’s turn to deal with the consequences.
@@kellenhayes3628 being born and raised right here in the middle of it all, at first I kind of did not agree with this project. I thought the money would be better spent improving the Amtrak connection between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. When the bill passed, I wasn't mad or wanted to go protest or anything. It's what the majority wanted and I accepted it. I have always been one to root for the underdog and here in the valley, this high speed rail project is definitely the underdog. I have grow to love the project and I can't wait to get to ride it someday :-)
As bad as trump is he is actually a fan of HSR (or at least thats what he claims) so im not too worried about it being completed
@@lalakerspro He's already tried to kill it during his first term.
@@camrenhansen6715 that was following Newsom's 2019 State of the State address that, to Republicans listening, sounded like he was ending the project, or cutting it back to just the Central Valley, and Trump used that to try to rescind the $929 million federal funding Obama sent CAHSR. Biden later restored that funding. It was also a political stunt since Republicans loathe California, justified or not.
While Trump may likely prove to not be an ally of the California project, he may in fact prove supportive of private ventures like Brightline West. So I wouldn't necessarily call his election the end of HSR in the US. As long as he has people around him who tell him it's good, he'll support it.
@@lalakersproTrump attempted to kill the CAHSR during his first term tho. With Elon Musk being his top advisor, the challenges of CAHSR might face becomes more clearly.
Avenue `17 is a new crossing where none existed before. It seems to extend Avenue 17 across the tracks to an area pretty much desolate of people. Does anyone know why it is even being built?
@@Jerry-A1-Om My guess is because Avenue 17 has an off-ramp and there are a lot of people that live on the other side of the tracks there. It may also be a more efficient way to get to Raymond Road East. If you want to see real desolate crossings, go south of Corcoran. They've got an under crossing near Allensworth that they only bothered to make one lane wide lol.
Of the 119 miles of guideway under construction the CAHSR Authority reports (on 11-7-24 from 9-30-24 data) that 58 miles are complete including 2 miles in CP-1. This video seems to show more than 2 miles completed. Anyone know what completed guideway is considered?
Maybe "completed guideway" means earthwork ready? I would say the only part ready for rails is the entire CP4 after they finish that slacker irrigation canal crossing. Who knows what completed guideway means then? hehe
07:54 best name for a road 🙂
@@Keikdv I almost named the mystery creek Raymond Creek but if you look on Google maps for the actual location of Raymond California, our mystery creek doesn't go that far into the foothills. If you were excited about a road named the Raymond Road, you'll probably be a little more excited to know that it is called Raymond Road because it goes to the little town of Raymond California. Also, on the way to Raymond on Raymond Road you will pass by A C Thompson's ranch :-)
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I'm glad there's progress, but now that trump won im really worried for the future of this much needed project.
Don't worry. There's no way it's going to get one more penny from the Feds, in fact the money they haven't spent will likely get clawed back.
You know how Dems tried to keep Trump out but he fought and got in anyway? It will be the same with this CHSR. People will cry and complain and the squeaky wheels have been trying to stop it for years ... but it will get built. There's no stopping it.
Actually, this will cause a delay, but 90% of the initial project section is largely complete. CP-1 is mostly complete as well as CP-4, the remainder is CP-2 & 3.
Track and systems testing will begin.
But, it’s going to require until 2030 anyways. So, Trump can’t undo everything in 4 years? I hope not at least?
If you fly you wont damage the almond and olive fields etc . Disturbing plan .
Who can make an analysis and see what's the deal under Trump? Encouraging Jason to make analysis videos as well
@@charlielee2334 oh no. I don't talk politics. It's annoying and it brings the ugliness out of people
Oh that's simple, not one penny more and claw back what they haven't spent yet. Don't forget, Elon is in charge of government spending reductions, and California is not on great terms with him.
Well this is likely the end of high speed rail with the election results.
As far as federal support yes, but lets hope at the very least the state of California still gets this across the finish line.
@@pieter-bashoogsteen2283 probably enough to finish Merced-Bakersfield, but beyond that will take federal funding to happen anytime soon.
@@ChrisJones-gx7fc Well if that’s the case California will need to dig deeper into its pockets. It’s not as if a state as big as California truly needs the federal government to build this. Of course it is a bummer that we can be pretty guaranteed that outside of the blue states pretty much all of the slow progress that has been made on improving rail transit and public transportation will be steadily rolled back by a Trump administration bought and paid for by the automobile industry.
What high speed rail?