By law (California Public Utilities Code Section 185033), the California High-Speed Rail Authority is required to prepare, publish, adopt, and submit to the California State Legislature, not later than May 1, 2014, and every two years thereafter, a business plan. At least 60 days prior to the publication of the plan, the authority shall publish a draft business plan for public review and comment.

Today (February 7, 2014), the California High-Speed Rail Authority published its draft business plan for public comment. Read the plan at this link:

California High-Speed Rail Authority – Connecting California – Draft 2014 Business Plan

It’s important for political and legal purposes for Californians to comment on the flaws, errors, and distortions in this plan. Please review and comment using one of these five methods:

1. Online comment form through the Draft 2014 Business Plan website:

Submit general questions, comments, or requests about the Draft 2014 Business Plan

2. By email:

[email protected]

3. By U.S. mail to the Authority:

California High-Speed Rail Authority
Attn: 2014 Business Plan
770 L Street, Suite 800

Sacramento, CA 95814

4. Voice mail comment at 916-384-9516.

5. Provide public comment at the Authority’s Board of Directors Meeting on February 11, March 11, and April 10.

Meetings are subject to change, so please check the website home page at www.hsr.ca.gov before making your final plans to attend a specific meeting.

Thank you for making the California High-Speed Rail Authority accountable to the public.