Californians For High Speed Rail frequently writes letters that advocate for good planning of the high speed rail system in California and funding for the system. Occasionally, we also contribute Guest Editorials to promote the project and debunk frequent mis-information produced in the media by project opponents. Below are links to PDF files of our letters and guest editorials, shown in reverse chronological order.

Letters Written to Representatives and Government Agencies:

• October 19, 2012: Comment Letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority regarding the Revised Draft EIR-EIS for the Fresno-Bakesfield section.
• February 13, 2012: Letter to the Legislative Analyst’s Office regarding their anlaysis of the “Stop $100 Billion Bullet Train to Nowhere Act” proposed ballot initiative.
• January 31, 2012: Joint Letter with National Association of Railroad Passengers and Midwest HSR Association to Governor Brown encouraging early investment in the urban areas.
• January 12, 2012: Comment letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority Letters regarding the Draft Business Plan.
• April 6, 2011: Letters urging President Obama and Senators Feinstein and Boxer to preserve HSR funding in the FY2011 budget.
• April 2, 2011: Letter to U.S. DOT and Federal Railroad Administration urging the re-direction of rejected Florida HSR funds to the California project.
• February 21, 2011: Written Testimony submitted to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee related to the public hearing in Los Angeles Califronia, which took place on February 23, 2011.
• February 10, 2011: Letters, as part of large coalition, submitted to the House and Senate urging Congress to provide $3.5 Billion in funding for high-speed rail in FY 2011.
• September 13, 2010: Open Letter to Peninsula cities, urging them to better represent the majority of HSR supporters on the Peninsula.
• June 30, 2010: Comments to the CA High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Preliminary Alternative Analysis Report for the San Francisco-to-San Jose Section.
• June 2, 2010: Letter to Caltrain regarding compatibility of the electrification project with the California high speed rail project.
• May 10, 2010: Letter to Senator Alan Lowenthal, Chair of State Senate Transportation Committee, regarding CA4HSR’s response to the State Auditor’s report on the High Speed Rail project.
• Feb 26, 2010: Scoping comments to High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Sacramento to Merced section of the proposed high speed rail route.
• Dec 04, 2009: Scoping comments to High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Altamont Rail Corridor Project of the proposed high speed rail system
• Nov 20, 2009: Scoping comments to High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Los Angeles – San Diego Section of the proposed high speed rail system
• Oct 30, 2009: Scoping comments to High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Merced – Fresno section of the proposed high speed rail system
• Oct 30, 2009: Scoping comments to High Speed Rail Authority regarding the Fresno – Bakersfield Section of the proposed high speed rail system
• Sep 15, 2009:  Letter to Senator Diane Feinstein urging preservation of $400 million for California’s San Francisco Transbay Transit Center
• Sep 14, 2009: Letter to Federal Railroad Administration urging preservation of $400 million for California’s San Francisco Transbay Transit Center
• July 10, 2009: Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger urging removal of anti-high speed rail language from Proposed 2009-2010 Budget
• Jun 25, 2009:  Letter to Senator Diane Feinsten urging re-authorization and reform of the transportation bill in 2009
• Jan 21, 2009: Letter to President Obama & Congressional Delegation requesting that the stimulus package contain at least $10 billion dollars in intercity and commuter rail funding
• Jun 29, 2006: Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger urging support for $13 million appropriation for High Speed Rail Bond
• May, 03, 2006: Letter to Speaker Fabian Nunez urging support for high speed rail
• Feb 21, 2006: Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger & State Representatives urging support for high speed rail
• Feb 06, 2006: Letter to San Francisco Board of Supervisors urging support of Caltrain downtown extension/transbay terminal and high speed rail resolution
• Jan 26, 2006: Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger & State Representatives urging support for high speed rail and public transportation