Madera Station Relocation Project

The Madera Station Relocation Project Phase 1, managed by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the California Transportation Commission, involves the relocation of the Madera San Joaquins Station in Madera County. The project is situated within the BNSF and California High Speed Rail corridor, specifically centered between Avenue 12 and Avenue 13. The scope of work includes the construction of a new station facility featuring a platform, a bus depot, a pick-up and drop-off facility, parking, an access road, and necessary track work, which will lead to the cessation of operations at the current station. The project was approved on August 20-21, 2026, with a Notice of Determination filed on August 26, 2026. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is determined to have no significant environmental effect, supported by a Mitigated Negative Declaration and an Addendum. Compliance is required with Section 21108 of the Public Resources Code, and the project must adhere to an adopted mitigation reporting and monitoring plan. Primary administrative contact for the initiative is Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives.