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SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) this week allocated more than $1.1 billion for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state. The allocation includes more than $533 million in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and more than $190 million in funding from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
“California and our federal partners are taking action now to create a safer, more resilient, and more equitable transportation future for all Californians,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These visionary infrastructure investments are giving Caltrans the tools it needs to rebuild California.”
Projects the CTC approved include:
- $1.7 million on State Route 67 near Lakeside and Eucalyptus Hills to rehabilitate culverts, upgrade lighting, enhance highway worker safety, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- $805,000 on Interstate 805 in the city of Chula Vista at the Palomar Street overcrossing to place temporary railing, repair the bridge rail, landscaping, and electrical systems, and place new pavement striping and markings.
- $742,000 to the city of Encinitas for the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Bike and Pedestrian Improvement project that will construct new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and curb ramps. It will also include pavement widening and installation of new bike lanes, pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon and striping/signage along the corridor.
- $40,000 to the city of Encinitas for education and encouragement activities for students in both the San Dieguito Union School District and the Encinitas Union School District to promote the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project.
- $832,000 to the city of National City for the National City Bike Wayfinding project to install signs and kiosks that will be located at decision points guiding people to community destinations along designated routes. The project will install more than 100 bicycle wayfinding signs at decision points throughout the city's recently constructed bicycle network.
- $260,000 to the city of National City for the Highland Avenue Inter-City Bike Connection project on Highland Avenue from 30th Street to south of the State Route 54 eastbound ramps. The project will construct class IV and II bicycle facilities, traffic calming, pavement markings, signing, signal modifications, and ADA curb ramps.
- $1.1 million to the San Diego Association of Governments for the San Diego Rail Improvement Program to stabilize the eroding areas of the Del Mar Bluffs. Stabilization efforts planned include installation of piles, lagging and retaining walls, drainage improvements and piped outlets to the beach, and other stabilization and erosion control measures on the upper bluffs.
- $36.2 million to the San Diego Association of Governments for Del Mar Bluffs Phase 5. Stabilization efforts planned include installation of piles, lagging and retaining walls, drainage improvements and piped outlets to the beach, and other stabilization and erosion control measures on the upper bluffs.
- $1.33 million in IIJA federal funding in and near the cities of Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego, south of Main Street/Auto Park Drive to Home Avenue. To construct and upgrade pedestrian facilities and curb ramps to meet ADA standards. Total project cost of $1.44 million.
“A safe, reliable, and efficient Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor is vital to moving goods, services and people to and from San Diego and throughout the state,” said Caltrans District 11 Director Gustavo Dallarda. “Stabilizing the Del Mar Bluffs ensures the long-term viability of the corridor and protects the public and residents for decades to come.
The IIJA, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” is a once-in-a generation investment in our nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. California has already received nearly $18.5 billion since the IIJA’s passage in November 2021.
SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually that is shared equally between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.
For more information about California transportation projects funded by the IIJA and
SB 1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov.