High-speed rail reaches major milestone for route between Bay Area and Los Angeles

Building high-speed rail between downtown San Francisco and downtown Los Angeles has moved a step closer to reality following the last environmental clearance for the multi-billion dollar project.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s board of directors last week approved the final environmental document for the 38-mile segment between Palmdale and Burbank. That means the 463-mile project between the Bay Area and Los Angeles County has now received environmental clearance, an important step before construction can begin.