What's the future of high-speed rail for Fresno?

10 years ago, every major politician in California trotted down to Fresno to break ground on the state's first high-speed rail project. The ambitions for Fresno have been large. But while the project has hit some success despite the several obstacles, it's over a decade behind the initial schedule projections, without a clear timeline to connect Central Valley residents with the Bay Area or LA.

Join us for an evening panel conversation with:

• Ian Choudri, CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority
• Jerry Dyer, Mayor, City of Fresno
• Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Assemblymember, California State Assembly
• Yousef Baig, California Voices Editor, CalMatters

We'll discuss what the high-speed rail project means for Fresno – and what its future holds. Could it still transform downtown, or our economic prospects? Can we still finish the project, even if the funding is uncertain? How can the project get built faster? What needs to happen to make sure Fresno residents benefit from a faster rail connection outside of the Valley?

The panel is taking place in Fresno City College's Old Administration Building auditorium. Parking is free after 6 p.m.

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