*Information regarding the new successor High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency can be found at www.highdesertcorridor.org

Kathryn Barger and Col. Paul Cook (Ret.)

High Desert Corridor

The County of San Bernardino, County of Los Angeles, and the Cities of Adelanto, Victorville, Apple Valley, Lancaster, and Palmdale have formed a Joint Power Authority (JPA) to develop a new freeway/expressway from SR14 to I-15. The High Desert Corridor (HDC) began as a proposed highway project connecting the counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino. However, through the leadership of the HDC Joint Powers Authority together with Metro, SANBAG and Caltrans, the HDC has evolved into a proposed multipurpose corridor that could connect Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County with Victor Valley in San Bernardino County. Consequently, the HDC study also considers how a high-speed rail connection, a bikeway and green energy element may be integrated to create a truly sustainable project.

The purpose of the HDC is to improve east-west mobility within the High Desert region of Southern California by addressing present and future travel demands and mobility needs. The HDC also aims to improve travel safety and reliability, while connecting residential, commercial and industrial areas in the Antelope and Victor Valleys, including the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, Adelanto, Victorville and the Town of Apple Valley. The HDC environmental and technical studies will consider the importance of improved access and connectivity to regional transportation facilities, including airports, existing passenger rail and future high-speed rail systems.

As envisioned, the multipurpose nature of the proposed HDC has the potential to bring a number of added benefits, including: creation of valuable jobs in the desert region that could help limit the number of vehicle miles traveled into the Los Angeles basin for work; establish the potential for creation of inland ports along the HDC that would provide needed congestion relief for the region; and stimulate the development of green energy strategies for surrounding land uses and infrastructure.

The environmental clearance (CEQA and NEPA) for the project was completed and certified in June 2016. The project is “shovel ready”. Please see the brochure for more information.

Members

Chair Kathryn Barger, Supervisor, Los Angeles County Fifth District
Vice Chair Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), Supervisor, San Bernardino County First District
Board Member Ara Najarian, Council Member, City of Glendale
Board Member Darrell Dorris, Council Member, City of Lancaster
Board Member Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor, City of Palmdale
Board Member Gabriel Reyes, Mayor, City of Adelanto
Board Member Debra Jones, Mayor, City of Victorville
Board Member Scott Nassif, Council Member, Town of Apple Valley

HSR Rail Ridership and Revenue Forecast Results

The High Desert Corridor (HDC) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) held a webinar on Thursday, March 2, 2017 for the much anticipated public release of the High Speed Rail Ridership & Revenue Forecast Results for the corridor connecting Southern California with Las Vegas, Nevada by high speed rail (HSR). The rail ridership and revenue forecast results revealed a significant demand for high speed rail service from Southern California to Las Vegas, Nevada – further reinforcing the project’s financial viability and boosting private sector interest.

If you were not able to participate in the live webinar and would like to find out more about the HSR Ridership and Revenue Forecast Results, click on the links below to view the video recording of the webinar and supporting materials, including the Executive Summary for the HSR Ridership & Revenue Forecast Study.

The Map of HDC Rail Connector Project
Webinar Intro Video with JPA Board Members (3 minutes)
Webinar Video Recording (43 minutes)
Presentation
HDC JPA Press Release
HSR Ridership & Revenue Forecast Study

Map of section of Southern California depicting highlighted sections of the California High-Speed Rail, XpressWest and High Desert Corridor JPA P3

High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority (HDC JPA)

Next JPA Board meeting:

*The High Desert Corridor (HDC) JPA is dissolving with San Bernardino County’s withdrawal effective June 30, 2022. A winding down of affairs is occurring due to the dissolution of the JPA. The former HDC JPA Members and Directors are in the process of forming a new successor JPA.

High Desert Corridor Workshop

September 13, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Agenda
Overall Outline
SBCTA High Desert Corridor Workshop
CDM Smith
Alternative Alignment HDC
Rail Presentations

Location:
385 N. Arrowhead Ave.
Citrus Room – Fifth Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415

Policy and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC)

Next PTAC meeting:
To be determined

Location:
L.A. County Dept. of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights & Measures
12300 Lower Azusa Road
Arcadia, CA 91006

Past Meetings

April 14, 2022

	HDC April 14, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda HDC April 14, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Board Agenda Packet

February 28, 2022

	Meeting Agenda

January 13, 2022

	Meeting Agenda Packet

October 14, 2021

	HDC October 14, 2021 Agenda HDC October 14 2021 Agenda and Reports Packet Meeting Recording

July 8, 2021

	Thursday, July 8, 2021 HDC July 8 2021 Agenda HDC July 8 2021 Agenda and Reports Packet

April 8, 2021

	Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:00 p.m. Board Meeting Agenda Board Meeting Agenda and Reports

January 14, 2021

	Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda Packet Board Meeting Minutes/Meeting Recap

October 29, 2020

	Meeting Agenda Item 4 – Approve Minutes of July 6, 2020 Item 5 – Receive Update on the Record of Decision Item 6 – Approve Agreement between the High Desert Corridor JPA and AVS Consulting

July 6, 2020

	Meeting Agenda Item 4 – Approve Minutes of the June 20, 2019 Item 5 – Adopt the High Desert Corridor JPA Fiscal Year 2020-21 Recommended Budget Item 6 – Receive Update on the Record of Decision Project and Amend the Transportation Solutions Contract Item 6 – Attachment: Briefing to HDCJPA Board – Transportation Solutions Item 7 – Terminate Agreement with San Bernardino County for a Part-time Staff Coordinator Position Item 8 – Approve Sending Letter Opposing Western Joshua Tree Listing Location: 385 North Arrowhead Avenue Magda Lawson Room – Fifth Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415

June 20, 2019

	Meeting Agenda Item 3 – Correspondence Item 4 – Approve Minutes of December 20, 2018 Item 5 – Approve HDCJPA Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget Item 6 – Project Update Location: 385 North Arrowhead Avenue Magda Lawson Room – Fifth Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415

December 20, 2018

	Meeting Agenda Item 3 – Correspondence Item 4 – Approve Minutes of June 27, 2018 and November 30, 2018 Item 5 – Contract Amendment (Transportation Solutions) Item 6 – Request for Proposal for Consulting Services Location: 385 North Arrowhead Avenue Magda Lawson Room – Fifth Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415

November 30, 2018

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Private Activity Bonds

June 27, 2018

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Approve Minutes of January 11. 2018 Meeting materials – Item 5 – Adopt the High Desert Corridor JPA Fiscal Year 18-19 Recommended Budget Meeting Materials – Item 6 – Direct Staff to Hold a Workshop on the High Desert Corridor

January 11, 2018

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Approve Minutes of October 11, 2107 Meeting Meeting Materials – Item 10 – Receive and File High Desert Corridor JPA Financial Statements as of June 30, 2017

October 11, 2017

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Approve Minutes of May 3, 2017 Meeting Meeting Materials – Item 5 – Presentation from Transportation Solutions on Status of Project and State and Federal Update Meeting Materials – Item 6 – Presentation from LA Metro on Toll Study Report Meeting Materials – Item 8- Presentation from California High-Speed Rail on Status of Project

May 3, 2017

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Approval of Minutes of September 28, 2016 Meeting Materials – Item 9b – Adopt HDCJPA FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget Meeting Materials – Item 10a – Authorize Receipt of $719,921 from SBCTA Meeting Materials – Item 10b – Amendment 4 to Transportation Solutions Agreement Meeting Materials – Item 10.b.i – Increase the TS Contract – Tasks and Deliverables

September 28, 2016

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of June 1, 2016 Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Rail Connector Implementation Study and Public Private Partnership Advancement

June 1, 2016

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of February 4, 2016 Meeting Materials – Item 5 – Report on the Rail Ridership and Revenue Study Meeting Materials – Item 8 – Adopt the High Desert Corridor JPA Fiscal Year 2016-17 Recommended Budget Meeting Materials – Item 9 – Provide Direction to Staff regarding $800,000 Federal Earmark

February 4, 2016

	SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of September 22, 2015 Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Authorize the Chairman of the HDCJPA to enter into one or multiple MOU(s) with XpressWest $200,000, SANBAG $200,000, CAHSRA $250,000, and Metro, in substantially the same format and content as the MOU approved at the November 4, 2015 SANBAG meeting, with an added confidentiality clause, to carry out the Scope of Work in the JPA contract with SDG, with such changes and additions that are deemed in the best interest of the HDCJPA and approved by Counsel High Desert Corridor Investment Grade Rail Ridership & Revenue Forecasts

September 22, 2015

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2015 Meeting Materials – Item 5 – Board Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 8 – Professional Services Contract Meeting Materials – Item 11 – Approval and File Audit Report for Year Ending June 30, 2015

April 9, 2015

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of June 9, 2014 Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Membership Roster Update Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Approve Amendment No. 2 to the High Desert Corridor JPA Conflict of Interest Code Meeting Materials – Item 6 – Correspondence Meeting Materials – Item 7 – Recommended Action: Approve HDCJPA 2015-16 Recommended Budget Meeting Materials – Item 8 – Recommended Action: Adopt High Desert Corridor JPA Resolution 15-1 Meeting Materials – Item 9 – Status of the Draft EIS/R and Review of Next Steps Meeting Materials – Item 10 – Preview of a Draft Metro P3 Financial Study

June 9, 2014

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of January 21, 2014 Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Membership Roster Update Meeting Materials – Item 5 – Approval of FY 2014-15 Recommended Budget Meeting Materials – Item 6 – Audit Report Year Ending June 30, 2013 Meeting Materials – Item 7 – Metro/JPA TIGER VI Application Meeting Materials – Item 8 – Rail Connectivity Update Meeting Materials – Item 9 – XpressWest Update Meeting Materials – Item 10 – California High Speed Rail Authority Update Meeting Materials – Item 12 – HDC EIS/R and Community Outreach Update

January 21, 2014

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 3 – Approval of Minutes of April 10, 2013 Meeting Materials – Item 7 – California High Speed Rail Authority Update Meeting Materials – Item 9 – Presentation on EIS/R Alternative Analyses

April 10, 2013

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of November 30, 2012 Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Membership Roster Update Meeting Materials – Item 6 – XpressWest Update Meeting Materials – Item 7 – California State Rail Plan Meeting Materials – Item 8 – HDC P3 Business Case and Feasibility Study Meeting Materials – Item 9 – Progress of HDC EIS/R and Community Outreach Meeting Materials – Items 10a and 10b – Approval 2012-13 and 2013-14 Recommended Budgets

November 30, 2012

	MEETING AGENDA Meeting Materials – Item 2 – Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2012 Meeting Materials – Item 4 – Audit Report for Year Ending June 30, 2011 Meeting Materials – Item 7 – Financial Feasibility Evaluation Presentation (InfraConsult)

January 5, 2012

	January 5, 2012 Meeting Agenda Item 2 – 06-06-11 Meeting Minutes Item 6 – HDCJPA Memorandum of Understanding

June 6, 2011

	June 6, 2011 Meeting Agenda Item 2 – 05-13-10 Meeting Minutes Item 5 – Legislative Update Item 6 – Amendment No. 2 to Joint Powers Agreement Item 7 – LACMTA Contract Extension Item 8 and 9 – Environmental Impact Report and Outreach Briefing Item 10 – Public/Private Partnership Business Case Study Item 11 – Regional Rail in LA County Item 12-1 – JPA Presentation (Desert Xpress) Item 12-2 – Resolution 10-1 Item 13-1 – Report on Audit June 30, 2009 Item 13-2 – Report on Audit June 30, 2010 Item 14 – Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget