Ticket to Rod
Transporation zealot Rod Diridon served two decades as county supervisor, during which he led the charge to expand rail service and improve the county freeway system. With a train station named for him, he could rest on his laurels, but Diridon is restless and going back for a second act. He’s been a leading proponent for California’s high speed rail system. If it goes as planned, the $45 million project will begin construction in two years and be operational in seven, allowing a 50-minute commute from Fresno to the valley, and placing Los Angeles two hours away. Vegas, anyone?
