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# High Desert Corridor JPA

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- [California high speed rail plan takes big step in the High Desert](https://highdesertcorridor.org/california-high-speed-rail-plan-takes-big-step-in-the-high-desert/) - from Rene Ray De La Cruz, Senior Reporter at Victorville Daily Press (source) The US High Speed Rail coalition applauded the signing of a memorandum of understanding to advance development of the Southern California High Desert Corridor. The coalition on July 20 said the signing of the document and project is a critical link in
- [New MOU coordinates Palmdale high-speed rail connection](https://highdesertcorridor.org/new-mou-coordinates-palmdale-high-speed-rail-connection/) - from Batrak Oleksandr, Editor-in-Chief at Railway Supply (source) California’s rail agencies have signed a new agreement to coordinate environmental work, design and station integration for the Palmdale high-speed rail connection to Victor Valley. Agreement centers on Palmdale Station The California High-Speed Rail Authority⁠ announced the memorandum of understanding on July 20. It commits the Authority
- [Map Shows Missing Link in California High-Speed Rail Plan](https://highdesertcorridor.org/map-shows-missing-link-in-california-high-speed-rail-plan/)
- [CHSRA signs new MOU with High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency](https://highdesertcorridor.org/chsra-signs-new-mou-with-high-desert-corridor-joint-powers-agency/) - from Noah Koldena, Associate Editor at Mass Transit (source) The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) signed of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA), an effort the authority says was undertaken to deepen coordination on environmental clearances, station integration and design—particularly at Palmdale Station. Additionally, by
- [California High-Speed Rail Authority and High Desert Corridor JPA Advance Statewide High-Speed Rail Connectivity](https://highdesertcorridor.org/california-high-speed-rail-authority-and-high-desert-corridor-jpa-advance-statewide-high-speed-rail-connectivity/) - from Micah Flores on the California High-Speed Rail Authority Newsroom (source) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency have signed a new MOU to strengthen coordination on environmental work, station integration, and design, with focus on the Palmdale Station. This collaboration supports the broader vision
- [HDC JPA Board Meeting, July 9, 2026](https://highdesertcorridor.org/hdc-jpa-board-meeting-july-9-2026/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet The recording is available here: Audio Video recording
- [HDC JPA Hosts Community Meetings in June](https://highdesertcorridor.org/hdc-jpa-hosts-community-meetings-in-june/) - The High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) successfully hosted community meetings in-person and virtually to provide project updates to the public regarding the environmental status and Service Development Plan. The meetings were held at the following dates and locations: Community Meeting #1 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6pm-8pm, Victorville Community Meeting #2 –
- [HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR INTERCITY HIGH-SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR PROJECT ALLOCATED $8 MILLION GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-intercity-high-speed-rail-corridor-project-allocated-8-million-grant-from-california-state-transportation-agency-2/) - Today, the California Transportation Commission allocated $8 million from the California State Transportation Agency’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA). The grant award allocation will support preliminary engineering and other project development activities for the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Project (Project) spanning
- [High Desert Corridor Intercity High-speed Rail Corridor Project Awarded $8 Million Grant from California State Transportation Agency](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-intercity-high-speed-rail-corridor-project-awarded-8-million-grant-from-california-state-transportation-agency/) - Today, Governor Newsom and the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) was awarded a grant of $8 million from the California State Transportation Agency’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). The grant will support preliminary engineering and other project development activities for the High Desert
- [US Close to High-Speed Rail Breakthrough](https://highdesertcorridor.org/us-close-to-high-speed-rail-breakthrough/) - By James Bickerton Source: Newsweek When the great and the good of the American high speed rail industry gathered in Washington, D.C. over May 13-15 for the U.S. High Speed Rail Association's (USHSR) 2025 annual conference, there was tremendous excitement tinged with anxiety. Several attendees told Newsweek they believe the U.S. could be on the verge
- [Newsom and state leaders stress high-speed rail progress amid new challenges](https://highdesertcorridor.org/newsom-and-state-leaders-stress-high-speed-rail-progress-amid-new-challenges/) - from Staff Writer Colleen Shalby of The Los Angeles Times (source) As California’s high-speed rail project faces pushback under a new presidential administration, state leaders on Monday touted its progress to eventually connect Los Angeles to the Bay Area while linking to a high-speed line between Southern California and Las Vegas. Construction for the project
- [Here's how Brightline West could connect with California High Speed Rail](https://highdesertcorridor.org/heres-how-brightline-west-could-connect-with-california-high-speed-rail/) - from Steven Sharp of Urbanize Media A 54-mile corridor separates Palmdale from Victor Valley Along the I-15 Freeway in the Inland Empire, heavy construction is set to commence next year for Brightline West, the $12-billion high-speed rail line which will connect Southern California with Las Vegas. Simultaneously, California High Speed Rail continues to make progress in the Central
- [MONDAY: Governor Newsom gives update on California high-speed rail](https://highdesertcorridor.org/monday-governor-newsom-gives-update-on-california-high-speed-rail/) - KERN COUNTY — Following his sixth stop on the California Jobs First tour and preview of budget toplines earlier on Monday, Governor Newsom will travel to the Central Valley where he will join High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, local leaders and workers to announce major progress on California’s high-speed rail. WHEN: Monday, January
- [Another high-speed rail project would connect Las Vegas to additional California stops](https://highdesertcorridor.org/another-high-speed-rail-project-would-connect-las-vegas-to-additional-california-stops/) - By Jara Wright of KTNV Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Another high-speed rail project could eventually connect Las Vegas to additional stops throughout California. On Monday, High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency Board members and union labor representatives signed two agreements for the High Desert Corridor High Speed Rail Project. That includes a Community
- [Union labor is assured for High Desert Corridor work](https://highdesertcorridor.org/union-labor-is-assured-for-high-desert-corridor-work/) - By Allison Gatlin of the Antelope Valley Press. PALMDALE — When the expected high speed rail line between Palmdale and the Victor Valley comes to fruition along the High Desert Corridor, it will be built, operated and maintained by union labor. Representatives of the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority and various trade unions ceremoniously
- [Media Advisory: Landmark Agreements with Union Labor](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/3a6e18a?reqfrom=share#new_tab) - Click here to view.
- [High-Speed Rail Corridor Project Awarded $8M Grant](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-speed-rail-corridor-project-awarded-8m-grant/) - Published December 7, 2023, by scvnews.com. The California Transportation Commission allocated $8 million Thursday from the California State Transportation Agency’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency. The grant award allocation will support preliminary engineering and other project development activities for the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail
- [High Desert Corridor Project Awarded $500K Grant](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-project-awarded-500k-grant/) - Published December 8, 2023, by scvnews.com. The Federal Railroad Administration announced a $500,000 grant award from the Corridor Identification and Development Program to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency. The grant award allocation will support the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Corridor Project between Palmdale and the Victor Valley for scope development, schedule
- [High Desert Corridor JPA gets federal rail administration grant](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-jpa-gets-federal-rail-administration-grant/) - Published December 8, 2023, by Antelope Valley Press. The Federal Railroad Administration announced a $500,000 grant award Thursday from the Corridor Identification and Development Program to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency. The grant award allocation will support the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Corridor Project between Palmdale and the Victor Valley for
- [HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR INTERCITY HIGH-SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR PROJECT AWARDED $500,000 GRANT FROM FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-intercity-high-speed-rail-corridor-project-awarded-500000-grant-from-federal-railroad-administration/) - Today, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a $500,000 grant award from the Corridor Identification and Development Program to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA). The grant award allocation will support the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Corridor Project (Project) between Palmdale (Los Angeles County) and the Victor Valley (San Bernardino
- [New Business Opportunities](https://highdesertcorridor.org/new-business-opportunities/) - New Business Opportunities The HDC JPA is seeking qualified firms to provide Expert Professional Financial and Business Advisory Services for the High-Speed Rail Project. For more information about responding to the Request for Proposal, please go to the Los Angeles County Public Works Business Opportunities Webpage at: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/contracts/opportunities.aspx Project ID:BRC0000493
- [Biden Administration approves $3 billion for Brightline West high-speed rail project](https://highdesertcorridor.org/biden-administration-approves-3-billion-for-brightline-west-high-speed-rail-project/) - Biden Administration approves $3 billion for Brightline West high-speed rail project The Biden Administration has approved $3 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Brightline West high-speed rail project, which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California and is scheduled for completion in time for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. It will
- [High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive Record $3.1 Billion From Biden Administration](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-speed-rail-authority-to-receive-record-3-1-billion-from-biden-administration/) - High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive Record $3.1 Billion From Biden Administration In the single strongest show of federal support to date, the US Department of Transportation has awarded the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) nearly $3.1 billion in grant funding for continued progress on the country’s first electrified 220-mph high-speed rail system. WHAT YOU NEED
- [How Brightline Plans to Bring High-Speed Rail To The U.S. - CNBC](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn4vptZXF94#new_tab)
- [SBCTA, Brightline West Awarded $25 Million for High Desert Stations as Rail Project Moves Closer](https://highdesertcorridor.org/sbcta-brightline-west-awarded-25-million-for-high-desert-stations-as-rail-project-moves-closer/) - Published June 30, 2023, by Steve Lambert, Reporter for the 20/20 Network. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), in partnership with Brightline West, has been awarded a $25 million federal grant to build stations in Victor Valley and Hesperia for the much-anticipated high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga. The grant, through
- [High-speed rail gains steam as Atlanta, Dallas aim to come aboard](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-speed-rail-gains-steam-as-atlanta-dallas-aim-to-come-aboard/) - Published May 23, 2023, by Dan Zukowski, Reporter for www.smartcitiesdive.com Dive Insight: The nation’s two most prominent high-speed rail projects are the California effort to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco — the first segment of which is under construction — and the proposed Brightline West project between Las Vegas and Southern California. Both are looking to tap the nearly $4.6
- [Palmdale-Victor Valley rail lands grant](https://highdesertcorridor.org/palmdale-victor-valley-rail-lands-grant/) - The California State Transportation Agency has awarded an $8 million grant toward a regional push for a high-speed rail route between Palmdale and the Victor Valley. The grant to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency, announced last week, matches $8.5 million in Measure M sales tax funds through Los Angeles County for preliminary engineering
- [High Desert Corridor JPA Comments to CA High Speed Rail Authority Draft EIR/EIS Letter](https://highdesertcorridor.org/high-desert-corridor-jpa-c-omments-to-ca-high-speed-rail-authority-draft-eir-eis-letter/) - Click Here to View the Letter
- [Project Looks to Bring High-Speed Rail to California's High Desert](https://highdesertcorridor.org/project-looks-to-bring-high-speed-rail-to-californias-high-desert/) - Following some hiccups, high-speed rail in California continues to move closer to a reality. Proof of that point is what is being dubbed the High Desert Corridor (HDC) — an estimated $4.3 billion project, which is currently projected to launch in 2030, that will also connect to the California High-Speed Rail system, the Metrolink commuter rail system, and the
- [Plan to connect California’s 2 high-speed rail projects moves forward](https://highdesertcorridor.org/plan-to-connect-californias-2-high-speed-rail-projects-moves-forward/) - Could add thousands of union jobs By Travis Schlepp of KTLA 5. A plan to connect California’s two high-speed rail projects via a dedicated corridor in the High Desert is continuing to make progress. On Monday, members of the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency assembled in Palmdale to sign two landmark labor agreements to advance the
- [Union Leaders and Elected Officials Sign Landmark Agreements](https://highdesertcorridor.org/media-advisory-union-leaders-and-elected-officials-sign-landmark-agreements/) - RELEASE: Union Leaders and Elected Officials Sign Landmark Agreements to Construct, Operate, and Maintain Multimillion High Desert Corridor High Speed Rail Project in PalmdaleCounty of Los Angeles, California sent this bulletin at 07/09/2024 09:34 AM PDT Media ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jul. 9, 2024 Contact: Helen E. Chavez Garcia, Communications Director Cell: (213) 453-4316 hchavez@bos.lacounty.gov Photos

## Pages

- [Home](https://highdesertcorridor.org/) - High Desert CorridorAccess to clean, safe, affordable, high-speed rail travel across Southern California High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency Partners In Transportation Connecting Southern California via high-speed rail. The High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) includes Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro), and the cities of Adelanto, Lancaster,
- [About Us](https://highdesertcorridor.org/about-us/) - About UsLos Angeles County Metro City of Adelanto City of Lancaster City of Palmdale City of Victorville About the Project The High Desert Corridor (HDC) is a multipurpose transportation route connecting Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County with Victor Valley in San Bernardino County. The first phase is a 54-mile high-speed rail project between the
- [Board Meetings](https://highdesertcorridor.org/board-meetings/) - Board MeetingsUpcoming Meetings Board MeetingOctober 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm View the 2026 CalendarMeeting Agendas Meeting Agendas Will be posted approximately one week in advance of each Agency Board Meeting. 202620252024202320222026July 9, 2026 Agenda Agenda Packet Recording Video April 9, 2026 Agenda Agenda Packet Recording Video January 15, 2026 Agenda Agenda
- [Upcoming Events](https://highdesertcorridor.org/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming EventsStay tuned for future events. Past EventsCommunity MeetingsCommunity Meeting #1 – Victorville Event Details Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6pm-8pm Victorville City Hall – 14343 Civic Dr, Victorville, CA 92392 Community Meeting #2 – Palmdale Event Details Monday, June 8, 2026 from 6pm-8pm Palmdale Playhouse – 38334 10th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550 Community
- [Documents](https://highdesertcorridor.org/documents/) - DocumentsProject Overview and PlansProject OverviewAlignment Maps – Sept 2025Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS) Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement Volume 1 Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement Volume 2Engineering, Design, and Related Advisory Services Industry Day MaterialsPresentationParticipants ListFinancial Documents HDC JPA Audit Report and Financial Statements – March 16, 2026 HDC JPA FY21-25 Metro Funding Final Audit Report HDC JPA
- [Gallery](https://highdesertcorridor.org/gallery/) - Gallery
- [News](https://highdesertcorridor.org/news/) - NewsSorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.HDC HSR Introductory Video Project OverviewHDC High Speed Rail Project Update – March 2026Alignment Maps – Sept 20252026-07-24T11:41:13-07:00California high speed rail plan takes big step in the High Desert2026-07-24T11:41:13-07:00July 24th, 2026| from Rene Ray De La Cruz, Senior Reporter at Victorville Daily Press (source) The2026-07-23T08:58:47-07:00Map Shows Missing Link in

## Venues

- [Palmdale Playhouse](https://highdesertcorridor.org/venue/palmdale-playhouse/)
- [Victorville City Hall](https://highdesertcorridor.org/venue/victorville-city-hall/)

## Events

- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-3/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-4/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Board Meeting Agenda Packet will be posted one week before Agency Board of Directors meetings Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-5/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-16/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda (not yet available) Agenda Packet (not yet available)
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-15/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Board Meeting Agenda Packet will be posted one week before Agency Board of Directors meetings
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-2/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Board Meeting Agenda Board Meeting Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-6/) - Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to participate via computer or by phone. Please mute phones/computer audio, until you are called to speak. HDC JPA Board Meeting Virtual Info: Please Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. April 11, 2024 Board Report Packet Agenda
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-7/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Board Meeting Agenda Packet will be posted one week before Agency Board of Directors meetings Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-8/) - Board Meeting Location will be Virtual. Board Meeting Agenda Packet will be posted one week before Agency Board of Directors meetings Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-13/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-10/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-11/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-12/) - The board meeting location will be virtual and the following materials will be posted one week before the agency board of directors meetings: Agenda Agenda Packet
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-14/)
- [Community Meeting #1 – Victorville](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/community-meeting-1-victorville/) - Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about the project. We’ll cover the project overview and background, current status and next steps, and provide opportunities to ask questions and stay informed. Spanish interpretation will be available. Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6pm-8pm Location: Victorville City Hall – 14343 Civic Dr, Victorville, CA 92392
- [Community Meeting #2 – Palmdale](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/community-meeting-2-palmdale/) - Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about the project. We’ll cover the project overview and background, current status and next steps, and provide opportunities to ask questions and stay informed. Spanish interpretation will be available. Time: Monday, June 8, 2026 from 6pm-8pm Location: Palmdale Playhouse – 38334 10th St. East, Palmdale,
- [Community Meeting #3 –  Virtual](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/community-meeting-3-virtual/) - Join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about the project. We’ll cover the project overview and background, current status and next steps, and provide opportunities to ask questions and stay informed. Spanish interpretation will be available. This meeting will be virtual. Register using the following link: bit.ly/HDCJPA_Meeting To join the meeting, use the following meeting details on Zoom:
- [Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/board-meeting-9/) - Agenda Agenda Packet
- [November 9, 2022 Board Meeting](https://highdesertcorridor.org/event/november-9-2022-board-meeting/) - Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827410211?pwd=emo1Z01Rb3IrVUYrelZhcVlNdUtZUT09 Meeting ID: 898 2741 0211 Passcode: 385105 One tap mobile +16699009128,,89827410211#,,,,*385105# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,89827410211#,,,,*385105# US Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 669 444 9171 US Meeting ID: 898 2741 0211 Passcode: 385105 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfH7UuZ4R Agenda: HDC JPA November 9 2022 Board

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