Nearly $5 Billion Invested to Increase Transportation Options, Strengthen Resiliency and Improve Safety in California

Nearly $5 Billion Invested to Increase Transportation Options, Strengthen Resiliency and Improve Safety in California

Sacramento – – The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $3.5 billion in funding to strengthen road resiliency, increase pedestrian and bicycle travel and improve highway safety. The funds included nearly $993 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and $944 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA).

In addition, the CTC separately awarded $1.45 billion for new projects that will receive SB 1 funding over the next two years, through 2027. This includes funding for zero and low-emission transportation and new infrastructure that will strengthen the state’s freight network and better connect marine ports with railyards and freight corridors. The combined nearly $5 billion investment is part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s build more, faster agenda, delivering infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.

“We’re not just rebuilding transportation – we’re reimagining it. This investment – upwards of $5 billion – is about protecting Californians today and preparing for tomorrow with transit and transportation options that are safer, cleaner, and built to serve the needs of every Californian.” – Governor Gavin Newsom

"Under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership, these transformative investments represent a bold step towards a future where our transportation system is safer, more efficient and a driving force for economic prosperity," said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. "By tackling congestion and enhancing connectivity, we are creating a brighter, more sustainable California for all."

“The Commission is pleased to partner with Caltrans to continue investing in California’s world-class transportation system,” said Commission Chair Darnell Grisby. “The investments we are making today will improve safety, ease congestion and reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyone in California.”

Local district projects include:

• $35,014,000 for a pavement rehabilitation project along State Route 4 in San Joaquin County to upgrade paving, guardrails, and bridge railings, construct rumble strips, repair drainage systems, and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The construction will take place on SR-4 in San Joaquin County from SR-99 to the Stanislaus County line, and from just east of Dunton Road in Stanislaus County to the San Joaquin County line improving the ride quality and safety of the corridor for the traveling public.
• $10,949,000 to construct new Transportation Management System (TMS) elements along State Route 88 (SR-88) near the community of Kirkwood in Alpine, Amador, and El Dorado Counties. The funding will be used to construct maintenance vehicle pullouts, and new TMS elements, resulting in a safer and more reliable roadway for the traveling public.
• $387,560,000 for the Ferguson Rock Shed Project in Mariposa County. The funding will be used construct a new rock shed along State Route 140 (SR-140) near the community of El Portal and Yosemite National Park. The project will restore two-lane access on SR-140 through the Ferguson slide area with construction of a two-lane rock shed structure on the original alignment. Upon completion, the project will remove two temporary one-lane bridges and restore full access to SR-140, providing a reliable route for vehicular and bicycle traffic, including large commercial trucks, emergency vehicles, and recreational motorists.
• $6,910,000 for an intersection control improvement project along State Route 140 (SR-140) near the community of Planada in Merced County constructing a single-lane roundabout just west of Plainsburg Road to the Sutter Street intersection. The project will improve safety, reduce the number and of severity collisions along the corridor and improve traffic flow. The project will also improve, replace and rehabilitate drainage systems and increase pedestrian safety with the installation of new pedestrian crosswalks. Once completed, motorists and pedestrians will have a safer and more reliable intersection along the SR-140 corridor in Merced County.

Visit Build.CA.gov to learn more about IIJA and SB 1 funding along with transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.