California High-Speed Rail Central Valley Stations
The first stations built for the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) project will be in the Central Valley at Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield. These stations are designed not just as transit points but as multi-modal hubs that connect HSR with other forms of transportation. The design work for these stations is in progress, with a potential construction start in 2028. The Central Valley stations JV, led by Foster + Partners and ARUP. The project is focused on sustainability, aiming for net-zero construction emissions and operation on 100% renewable energy.
As a small business partner in the Central Valley Stations Joint Venture, HMH is the civil engineer of record and land surveyor of record for the design of the Merced, Fresno, and Bakersfield Stations. HMH performed aerial surveys, supplemental topo surveys, and parcel mapping as the project surveyor. In addition to developing the civil engineering portion of the plans and specifications for the station, HMH also contributed to the value engineering effort and construction phasing strategy.