2026 Annual Conference Program

The State of High Speed Rail in California

Speaker
Bruce Roberts, P.E., PMP

At the 2026 NSPE-CA Annual Conference, on June 26, 2026, in Sacramento, CA, Bruce Roberts, P.E., will discuss the current status of high-speed rail in California.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors recently approved the launch of the initial phase of the nation’s largest track and systems installation efforts. An American-led consortium will install the track, overhead contact system, train control and communications infrastructure needed to transform the 119 miles of guideway completed in the Central Valley into an electrified high-speed rail system capable of speeds up to 220 mph.

Bruce Roberts, P.E., PMP

Principal Transportation Engineer, Planning & Engineering, High-Speed Rail Authority

Bruce Roberts, P.E., PMP, brings over 30 years of broad experience in highway, rail and transit projects across California. He has performed contract manager, design manager and technical expert roles on a variety of projects, with experiences drawn from design, construction management, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, program management, and contract management. He has delivered complex transportation solutions while serving as a crucial liaison between the State of California and stakeholders. He fosters effective communication and successful project completion while ensuring compliance with engineering requirements. With proven abilities to manage project schedule and budget, his expertise and experience significantly contribute to managing integrated engineering requirements that together, achieve value added outcomes.