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Designs have been unveiled for the first four stations of the much-awaited California High-Speed Rail line.
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The designs, which are for Merced, Fresno, Bakersfield and Kings Tulare, were revealed by Arup and Foster + Partners on Tuesday.
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Merced
The Merced station will feature a pedestrian bridge that crosses over the freight tracks that currently split the city. This will align with the city's existing grid, creating a direct link between downtown and the station concourse. A new outdoor plaza is also planned.
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Fresno
The Fresno station will bring together downtown and Chinatown with an elevated pedestrian crossing along Mariposa Street. The site will also include landscaped plazas on each side of the crossing and the restoration of the historic depot.
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Kings Tulare
Arup and Foster + Partners say the Kings Tulare station aims to provide a smooth experience for individuals arriving by bus, car or bicycle.
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Construction plans include elevated platforms and a protective canopy being added to the existing Hanford viaduct.
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Bakersfield
The Bakersfield station, set to be the southern end of California High-Speed Rail's Central Valley segment, will eventually connect to Los Angeles and Anaheim.
The design includes a linear park beneath a new viaduct, linking downtown Bakersfield and the Kern River Corridor with shaded public spaces and recreational facilities.
Future plans also include a transit-oriented development next to the viaduct, extending from the river corridor to Chester Avenue.
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"We are honored to be part of this once-in-a- generation project that will connect California's urban fabric with the agricultural heartland, transform local communities, and completely revolutionize the way people travel across the state," Stefan Behling, head of studio at Foster + Partners, said in a statement.
"We are developing an architectural language for the four Central Valley stations, including soaring canopies that draw in fresh air and shield waiting passengers from harsh sunlight. The station design reflects the sustainable ethos of the wider project," he added.
John Eddy, project manager at Arup, said: "The excitement high-speed rail is generating in the four Central Valley cities is tremendous. Residents expressed their pride in being the first to receive high-speed rail service and their appreciation for the economic uplift provided by the current construction and the promise of more economic growth when the system is in operation.
"We look forward to future engagements with these welcoming cities to confirm we are capturing each of their identities while setting the standard for the entirety of California's high-speed rail stations."
The first lines for the high-speed rail project are currently scheduled to become operable between 2030 and 2033.
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