California leaders stay silent on $1bn high-speed rail detour
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Updated · Fox News · May 4
California leaders stay silent on $1bn high-speed rail detour
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4
The unanswered questions concern rerouting California's rail line about three-quarters of a mile from the 187-acre César E. Chávez National Monument in Keene.
The Chávez Foundation reportedly lobbied for the option, while some rail authority board members have signalled willingness to revisit commitments to save taxpayers money.
The issue comes after sexual abuse allegations against Chávez prompted universities, the United Farm Workers and the Chávez Foundation to strip honours or cancel celebrations; overall rail cost estimates remain disputed.
Is the Chavez scandal the final blow to California's beleaguered high-speed rail project?
Should taxpayers fund a $1B rail detour to protect a disgraced icon's monument?