May 15, 2010

Corona Chamber Sends Letter of Support For High Speed Rail

May 15, 2010

The Honorable Curt Pringle
Chair, High-Speed Rail Authority
925 L Street, Suite 1425
Sacramento, CA 95814
Via Fax: 916-322-0827

SUBJECT: Support for CHSRA PRIIA Planning Grant Application For Los Angeles to San Diego Via Inland Empire Section

Dear Chair Pringle:

The Corona Chamber of Commerce supports California’s pending PRIIA planning grant application for the Inland Empire section of the California High-Speed Rail Train.

The chamber supports the state’s efforts to provide a new and exciting system of transportation that will bring a state of the art high-speed rail system segment to Southern California and specifically, to the Los Angeles to San Diego via the Inland Empire corridor. We see this as an excellent opportunity to improve transportation within our region and to increase the mobility of our residents and businesses. Furthermore, this will help the state meet specific reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, provide greater transportation choices and creation thousands of much needed jobs in and around the City of Corona.

Thank you for your continued work for the Southern California region and we look forward to working with you and the High-Speed Rail Authority and other interested parties located throughout our region.

Sincerely,

Bobby Spiegel
President and CEO
Corona Chamber of Commerce

Cynthia Schneider
Chair, Legislative Action Committee
Corona Chamber of Commerce

CC:

Bob Buster, Chairman (RCTC)
Assembly Member Jeff Miller

California Chamber of Commerce

November 30, 2009

Corona: Right Place High Speed Rail Line

In a recent letter writing campaign to the California High-Speed Rail Authority, the Corona Chamber of Commerce and over 650 people expressed strong support for the California High-Speed Rail Train System.

Part of the system calls for the Technical Working Group’s (TWG) plan for an alternative route along the I-15 freeway with a proposed working station in the City of Corona. An alternative route along the I-15 freeway would bring thousands of jobs to the City of Corona.

“The construction of this line in accordance with the recommendations of the TWG is a necessary step to reduce traffic congestion, diminish the carbon footprint in our community, provide jobs at a critical time and allow for citizens to travel in a safe and economical manner,” remarked Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the Corona Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee. “As California continues to seek ways to improve its infrastructure, this project is a tangible and significant step towards that end,” continued Schneider.

The Chamber is arguing for the alternative route along the I-15 due to Corona’s proximity to both Orange County and the City of Riverside. Corona is the central hub that connects these two great communities that feed through Corona. If the California High-Speed Rail Authority approves the alternative proposed line and station in Corona it will lead to increased exposure for surrounding retail locations, such as Dos Lagos and The Crossings, that will add a long term economic boost to the Corona business community.
By most measurements, the I-15 freeway continues to serve as the principal route for the trafficking of people and goods from Orange County through Corona and neighboring cities; such as Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and Temecula. Alternative, mass-transit transportation is critical to economic development and quality of life of citizens living in and around Corona and the businesses serving these communities. The proposed alternative line would be beneficial to our business community and surrounding residential communities in many ways.

Please join us in welcoming Anaheim Mayor and Chairperson for the California High Speed Rail Authority, Curt Pringle, as our keynote speaker on December 11, 2009 at the Quarterly Membership Meeting at Eagle Glen.

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