Yes on SB 545

Economic Opportunities for the High-Speed Rail Corridor

California’s High-Speed Rail project has already delivered tangible economic benefits. Over 14,700 construction jobs have been created, supporting thousands of skilled workers and their families to date. SB 545 will help identify additional opportunities for development, job creation, and long-term investment along the high-speed rail corridor.

To sustain and expand this momentum, SB 545 directs the state to evaluate how best to maximize economic opportunities along the 350-mile corridor. This effort will inform strategies to unlock new development, fueling continued job growth in construction, engineering, and related industries.

The $13 billion invested in High-Speed Rail has generated over $22 billion in economic activity, benefiting California’s Economy. SB 545 will explore funding tools like land value capture and public-private partnerships to sustain and expand these gains—supporting project completion, long-term operations, and continued job growth.

Yes on SB 545

Drive Job Creation

Builds on the 14,700+ jobs already created by the project by supporting future employment in construction, engineering, planning, and related sectors.

Support Climate and Economic Goals

Aligns with California’s commitment to renewable energy and emissions reduction while promoting long-term economic growth.

Maximize State and Federal Investment

Ensures that California’s substantial financial contributions—and recent federal funding—yield sustained economic returns across the State.

Unlock New Revenue Streams

Identifies ways to leverage land value, development incentives, and public-private partnerships to help fund high-speed rail construction and operations.

Promote Strategic Planning

Directs the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to evaluate economic opportunities along the 350-mile high-speed rail corridor, guiding smarter, more efficient development.
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