Ticket to Rod
Rod Diridon Sr.
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?
