District 3 | Investment PlanningĀ
The Investment Planning Branch is responsible for recommending projects for Caltrans project nominations and for leading Caltrans District 3 competitive grant applications. The Investment Planning Branch monitors federal, state, and regional transportation grant programs and is the lead on Caltrans District 3 Letter of Support requests.
Open Letters of Support (LOS)
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FY 2026 Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) requests are due September 16th, 2026.
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FY 2026 Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) - Cycle 13
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) requests are due October 19th, 2026.
Past Letters of Support (LOS)
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FY 2026 FTA Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 2026 FTA Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 2026 FTA Low or No Emission Program
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 2026 FTA Bus Safety, Accessibility and Innovation Research Program
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 2026 Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects (INFRA) Grant Program
- Caltrans District 3 - Letter of Support (LOS) Request Smartsheet Entry
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Grant Program
- BIP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
- SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 26 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)
- PIDP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 26 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP)
- ASAP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 27 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Program
- OTS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 26 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program
- BUILD Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) requestors have been notified of approval as of February 19th, 2026.
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FY 26 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF)
- TTPSF Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) requestors have been notified of approval as of January 9th, 2026.
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FY 25 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program
- Joint Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) requestors have been notified of approval as of July 3rd, 2025.
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FY 25 US Marine Highways Program
- US Marine Highways Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) request deadline has passed.
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FY 24 Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) Funding Program
- RIA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) requestors have been notified of approval as of June 12th, 2025.
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FY 25 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
- SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- Letter of Support (LOS) requestors have been notified of approval as of June 2nd, 2025.
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SR-128/I-505 Interchange & Russell Blvd Safety Improvements Project
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City of Winters (City), in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and Yolo County, proposes to construct the Grant Avenue/State Route (SR) 128/Russell Boulevard (Blvd) Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (project) in the City of Winters and unincorporated Yolo County, California. The project includes bicycle and pedestrian improvements from the intersection of Morgan Street and Grant Avenue/SR 128 in Winters to Russell Blvd/County Road (CR) 32 and Fredericks Drive in unincorporated Yolo County. The project would construct a Class I multiuse trail along Grant Avenue and Russell Boulevard, including a pedestrian overcrossing bridge improvement near Interstate 505.
- Project Factsheet (PDF)
- Dangerous Crossing (Video)
- 505 Overcrossing: A Conversation with Community Leaders (YouTube)
PROJECT GOALS
- Provide a dedicated pedestrian facility across Interstate 505.
- Connect residences east of the freeway with schools and businesses in the City.
- Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
- Provide improved ADA accessibility within the Project Area.
- Provide part of a regional bicycle trail connecting the City of Winters to the City of Davis (long-range plan).
PROJECT FUNDING
The current phase of preliminary design, alternative selection, and environmental documentation is being funded by a federal Active Transportation Program grant. The City of Winters, Yolo County, and Caltrans are teaming up to pursue additional grant funding to pay for final design and construction.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
- Spring 2025 – Select Preferred Alternative, Complete Project Report and Environmental Documents
- Fall 2025 – Begin Final Design Phase
- Summer 2028 – Start Construction (Pending Grant Funding)
Contact InformationĀ
Keng Her
Investment Planning Coordinator
Division of Planning, Local Assistance & Sustainability
Email: Keng.Her@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (530) 821-8263
Lakhroop S. Bains
Investment Planning Coordinator
Division of Planning, Local Assistance & Sustainability
Email: Lakhroop.Bains@dot.ca.gov
Phone: (530) 930-2937