Since construction began, the California High-Speed Rail project has created over 15,800 jobs, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents. Photo: California High-Speed Rail ProjectCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri applauded state leaders' agreement to reauthorize the Cap-and-Invest program, securing a commitment of $1 billion for the project annually through 2045, the largest guaranteed infusion of funding for California's high-speed rail program to date. Work continues daily on the high-speed rail project, with 171 miles currently under design and construction from Merced to Bakersfield. Since construction began, the project has created over 15,800 jobs, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents. Up to 1,700 workers report to high-speed rail construction sites each day.