Potential New Station Siting and Environmental Work for Bakersfield
Summary
Abandoning the downtown Bakersfield station location (even temporarily) implies that an alternative station site must be evaluated, which would require environmental, planning, and engineering analysis. This is an inference based on standard HSR project realignment practice.
Details
Firms with environmental planning, alternatives analysis, and community engagement capabilities should monitor for task order modifications or new RFPs tied to Bakersfield station re-siting.
New consulting dollars likely directed toward alternative site studies, environmental documents, and community outreach for a replacement Bakersfield station concept
California High-Speed Rail Authority AECOM WSP Jacobs Other program delivery partners
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