High-Speed Rail Merced Station Relocation (Southeast Merced)
Merced
Description
A conceptual proposal to move the high-speed rail station from downtown Merced to Southeast Merced, outside current city limits near Highway 99 and Mission Boulevard. The council sent it to its transportation subcommittee for study rather than voting to support or oppose it.
Impact summary
If it goes forward, the move could deliver rail to Merced years sooner and spare downtown demolition — but the city would need to extend utilities, fix Mission Boulevard, finish Campus Parkway to UC Merced and possibly annex the site.
Applicant
- Name
- California High-Speed Rail Authority
- Address
- Vicinity west of Highway 99 and south of Mission Boulevard, Merced, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 23
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
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