On 01/11/2023, Hon. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma was invited to be a keynote speaker on the “Brightline West Project Update – High-speed Rail Headed to Inland Empire” event. During her speech, Treasurer Ma highly acknowledged Brightline’s efforts on reducing CO2 emission and providing people a easier way to travel. According to Sarah Watterson, President at Brightline West, this prospected high-speed rail will be zero-emission, electric train sets, with 400,000 tons of CO2 removed annually by reducing 3 million vehicles. Chairman of William Stephanie Foundation, Mr. Daniel Sieu was also invited to attend this event. This event was hosted courtsey of San Bernardino County.