California Drops Lawsuit Over High-Speed Rail Funding Cuts
4 weeks ago
California has dropped its lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to cancel more than $4 billion in federal funding for the state’s high-speed rail project.
Federal officials have said the project has been plagued by delays, cost overruns, and unrealistic ridership projections, raising concerns about the viability of the rail line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority said it plans to move forward without federal funding, citing that only 18% of the program’s expenditures came from federal sources. The agency also noted that state legislation secures $1 billion annually for the project through 2045.
The Transportation Department emphasized that redirecting federal funds to more practical projects will benefit rail passengers, local drivers, and pedestrians nationwide.
Federal officials have said the project has been plagued by delays, cost overruns, and unrealistic ridership projections, raising concerns about the viability of the rail line connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority said it plans to move forward without federal funding, citing that only 18% of the program’s expenditures came from federal sources. The agency also noted that state legislation secures $1 billion annually for the project through 2045.
The Transportation Department emphasized that redirecting federal funds to more practical projects will benefit rail passengers, local drivers, and pedestrians nationwide.
