Building First Segment Will Employ More Than 100,000 People over Next Five Years
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded a $928.6 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed Rail. Construction will begin next year in Fresno, creating tens of thousands of jobs in California.
“California’s population will grow by 60 percent over the next 40 years,” said Secretary LaHood. “Investing in a green, job…
