California invests nearly $5 billion for local projects, bridge repairs, alternative transport options and freight movement

Merced – The California Transportation Commission today approved $4.9 billion to improve safety and mobility on local streets and state highways as well as fund new alternative transportation options and zero emissions projects.

More than half of today’s allocation will provide 600 local governments and regional transportation agencies with their annual funding to fix roads, bridges and other transportation needs statewide.

Read Governor Newsom announcement here.

“This nearly $5 billion investment highlights California’s strong commitment to creating a modern, resilient transportation system that enhances local streets and strengthens connections between neighborhoods, job centers and schools,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “Thanks to Governor Newsom’s leadership, Caltrans’ work and the Commission, we are building a safer, more connected and future-ready transportation network that serves all Californians.”

“Our local partners are steadfast contributors and valued partners in keeping California’s vast transportation network safe and efficient,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy. “When added to the various highway projects also approved, this month’s action ensures that hundreds of essential improvements in our cities and neighborhoods will better enable people and goods to flow throughout the state and beyond.”

“The Commission is committed to ensuring that California’s transportation system is safe and reliable for everyone who uses it,” said California Transportation Commission Executive Director Tanisha Taylor. “Today’s nearly $5 billion investment in projects will improve multimodal access to schools and employment centers, boost our growing economy, and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for all Californians.”

Among the projects approved is $700 million for repairs and critical upgrades needed for the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a 60-year-old span in the Port of Los Angeles that will soon undergo a major deck refurbishment. Another $140 million will fund truck climbing lanes among other improvements to Interstate 80 in the Sierra foothills between Applegate and Emigrant Gap, a major west coast freight thoroughfare.

Pedestrian facilities also received support from the allocations, including an award of $97 million to replace a pedestrian bridge that connects neighborhoods south of the City College of San Francisco campus and other improvements to Interstate 280 between San Francisco and San Mateo counties. And $6.3 million will be spent on new sidewalks, bike lanes and traffic controls in the cities of Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa and in Santa Clara County.

Other notable projects include:

$10 million to build a floating charging station for zero emission ferries in San Francisco Bay.

$9.7 million to purchase electric buses for use around the University of California, Los Angeles campus.

$8 million to restore fire-damaged irrigation systems and landscaping near Lake Forest in Orange County.

Contra Costa County

• $5,040,000 In Danville, at the I-680 southbound onramp to El Cerro Boulevard. Due to heavy winter rains during January and February 2025 caused damage at three locations due to saturated soils, erosion, and earth movement. The damage includes roadway settlement, leaning sound wall, and slope erosion. This project will repair roadway using polyurethane injection and grind and pave methods, replace damaged portion of sound wall, reconstruct guardrail, stabilize slope embankment, and place erosion control.
• $276,000 Construction of widened and ADA-compliant sidewalks along Market Avenue, curb extensions at Giaramita Street/Verde Street intersection, and urban greening. Construct 4,390 feet of widened sidewalks, narrowed travel lanes, install 4 curb extensions and 18 ADA-compliant curb ramps.

Marin County

• $18,527,000 In and near Tiburon, from US-101 to Main Street. To rehabilitate pavement, upgrade guardrail, rehabilitate drainage systems, upgrade curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, construct Class II and IV bikeways as complete streets elements, and apply pavement delineation. This project will extend the pavement life and improve ride quality.
• $5,100,000 on SR-1 Near Stinson Beach, Point Reyes, and Tomales, from 0.3 mile north of Calle Del Arroyo to 0.3 mile south of Tomales-Petaluma Road at various locations. To rehabilitate drainage systems.
• $3,965,000 on US-101 In Corte Madera, at Tamalpais Drive Overcrossing No. 27-0072. For bridge seismic restoration, upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and modify pedestrian access ramps. (Additional contribution of $3,000,000 for RW Sup, RW Cap, and Con Cap from the Town of Corte Madera.) (Additional contribution of $1,100,000 for Con Cap from the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).
• $3,470,000 on US-101 near Marin City, from Donahue Street to 0.3 mile north of Donahue Street Install new culvert to mitigate flooding. Additional contribution of $3,000,000 for Const Cap from General Fund Assembly Bill 178.
• $2,663,000 on SR-1 near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Stinson Beach, and Five Brooks, at Coyote Creek Bridge No. 27-0018 (PM 0.42), Eskoot Creek Bridge No. 27-0077 (PM 12.37), Olema Creek Bridge No. 27-0020 (PM 22.81) and Olema Creek Bridge No. 27-0021 (PM 22.96). To upgrade bridge rails.
• $1,568,000 on SR-1 Near Marshall, at 0.1 mile south of Clark Road. To replace Culverts.

Napa County

• $5,972,000 In and near the city of Napa, from SR-29 to 0.1 mile north of Vichy Avenue on SR-121. To rehabilitate pavement, upgrade signs and guardrail, rehabilitate drainage systems, upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and construct sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, Class II and IV bikeways, passive bicycle detection, transit islands, and green bikeway markings as complete streets elements.
• $4,150,000 in the city of Napa, at Tulucay Creek Bridge No. 21-0003 (PM 6.42) on SR-121, To replace existing bridge with a single span precast-prestressed concrete box bridge.
• $2,500,000 In and near American Canyon, from Solano County line to 0.2 mile south of SR- 221; and from 0.5 mile north to 0.8 mile north of SR- 221 (R6.7/R7.0). Rehabilitate pavement and upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• $1,995,000 near Rutherford on SR-128, at Hopper Slough Bridge No. 21-0019; for bridge replacement.
• $675,000 Near Calistoga, on SR-128 from 1.9 to 5.6 miles east of Wragg Canyon Road. To repair roadway embankment, side slope, and drainage system. This project will utilize the Emergency Limited Bid contract method.

San Francisco County

• $94,877,000 In the City and County of San Francisco, from San Mateo County line to Brannan Street on I-280. To rehabilitate asphalt pavement on mainline and at ramps, install polyester concrete overlay on bridge decks, upgrade concrete median barrier, rehabilitate drainage systems, upgrade sidewalk crossings to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and replace Whipple Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Bridge No. 34-0096. This project will extend the pavement service life and improve ride quality.
• $78,725,000 In the City and County of San Francisco, US-101 at Central Viaduct No. 34-0077; and on I-80 at Bayshore Viaduct No. 34-0088 (PM L3.79/4.99). Rehabilitate bridges by overlaying bridge deck, replacing joint seals, and repairing bridge rails. This is a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) project.
• $30,576,000 The Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) Phase 0 and 1 will replace San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's aging Automatic Train Control System with a modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. Phase 0 delivers the systemwide CBTC design of the TCUP project, while Phase 1 develops detailed designs for installation along the T Third corridor.
• $10,381,000 Construction of a universal charging float containing vessel charging equipment, internal safety systems to convert medium voltage utility power and a lithium-ion battery energy storage system. Will increase ridership by providing the necessary infrastructure to meet the high-frequency service demands, ultimately decreasing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.

San Mateo County

• $129,548,000 In the cities of San Mateo and Burlingame, on SR-82 from East Santa Inez Avenue to Murchison Drive. To rehabilitate roadway, improve drainage, and upgrade existing curb ramps and sidewalks to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This is a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) project. This project will improve safety and ride quality.
• $15,396,000 In the cities of San Mateo, Burlingame, and Millbrae, from Barroilhet Avenue to Millbrae Avenue on SR-82. To rehabilitate roadway, improve drainage system, and upgrade curb ramps and sidewalks to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. This is a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) project.
• $1,716,000 In South San Francisco, at South San Francisco Overhead Bridge No. 35-0094L/R on US-101. For Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement, to overlay bridge decks with polyester concrete.

Santa Clara County

• $14,140,000 Near Gilroy, from 0.1 mile east of Ferguson Road to 0.2 mile west of SR-156. To install centerline and edge line rumble strips, curve warning signs, widen roadway, and replace pavement delineation. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• $10,000,000 In Cupertino in Santa Clara County, on I-280 from 0.2 mile north of Tantau Avenue Overcrossing to 0.1 mile south of Blaney Avenue Overcrossing. For Interchange improvements which will reconstruct the interchange.
• $6,950,000 In Santa Clara County for the construction of 2,600 feet of railroad siding near the Santa Clara-Great America Station, adjacent to Levi's Stadium and the Great America theme park, between railroad mileposts 40.9 and 41.5 in Santa Clara County. To reduce vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse gas emissions and increase ridership through enhanced service reliability and increased train operations, including during entertainment and sporting events at Levi's Stadium and various stadiums between Oakland and San Jose.
• $4,179,000 The City of Sunnyvale will launch a new on-demand micro transit zone within Sunnyvale city limits using 9 zero-emission vehicles. To increase ridership, improved safety, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
• $2,500,000 to construct community-identified complete streets and safety improvements on Bascom Avenue in Santa Clara County. The project will close sidewalk gaps, improve crossings, add new controlled pedestrian crossings, add a Class IV separated bikeway and transit islands, construct a raised median, add street trees and lighting safety enhancements.
• $1,100,000 In Sunnyvale, at Helen Avenue. A sinkhole was reported on July 5, 2025. A heavy winter storm from June 2025 resulted in heavy rains that overwhelmed the underground culvert, causing the sinkhole to appear. An investigation was performed on July 9, 2025, which found that the culvert was heavily rusted, and a joint was separated. This project will replace the damaged section of the culvert, fill sinkhole with cement slurry, and reconstruct pavement.

Solano County

• $2,470,000 In Rio Vista, on SR-12 from Drouin Drive to Sacramento County line. Roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation, widening, and sidewalk upgrade.
• $2,000,000 In and near Rio Vista, on SR-12 from Summerset Road to Drouin Drive. For roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation, realignment, and widening.
• $ 1,200,000 Near Winters, at Putah Creek Bridge No. 23-0099. To rehabilitate bridge by upgrading bridge rails and overlaying bridge deck.

Sonoma County

• $3,636,000 In Santa Rosa, at intersection of Boas Drive on SR-12. To install traffic signal, pedestrian signals, replace curb ramps, reconstruct sidewalk, modify drainage system, and construct retaining walls. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• $2,091,000 Near Novato, on SR-37 from 0.1 mile west to 1.0 mile east of SR-121. To improve traffic operations by modifying intersection and extending the lane merge in eastbound direction.
• $2,054,000 Near Bodega Bay on SR-1, Carmet, and Jenner, from 0.7 mile south of Middle Road to 2.3 miles north of Meyers Grade Road at various locations. Rehabilitate drainage systems.
• $1,500,000 Near Jenner, on SR-1 from 0.1 mile north of Goat Rock Road to Burke Avenue. To rehabilitate drainage systems.
• $1,000,000 Near Petaluma, on SR-116 at the intersection with Lakeville Highway. To construct a Roundabout.
• $901,000 Near Schellville, at the intersection of SR- 121 and Sr-116. Mitigation project for plant establishment and environmental monitoring for roundabout project EA 3G900.
• $852,000 in Petaluma to purchase 3 electric zero emission buses replacing 3 existing fossil fuel buses for fixed route and paratransit service to increase ridership through increased service to meet the growing demand within Petaluma city limits. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions of the Petaluma Transit fleet with the purchase of electric buses.
• $370,000 Near Jenner, on SR-1 from 1.6 to 1.7 miles south of Meyers Grade Road. On February 1, 2024, field personnel identified water bubbling up from beneath the pavement after a late January 2024 storm. A follow-up evaluation was conducted on February 5, identifying visual evidence of a groundwater spring at the base of the fill embankment, causing groundwater to bubble vertically out of pavement holes previously used to mitigate prior drainage issues, groundwater to seep horizontally through a retaining wall, and creating settlement. This project will install drains, repair pavement using high density polyurethane injection, and construct v-ditch. This supplemental is necessary because continued storms caused saturated grounds, several slides, fallen trees, and failed pavement. Additional funding is needed for tree removal, slide removal, pavement repair, and RSP installation.
• $67,000 In the city of Petaluma to design of bus shelter amenities such as benches, trash cans, concrete accessibility, passenger waiting pads, solar security lighting, and maps at various bus stops throughout Petaluma. To increase ridership, improve safety, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Multiple Counties

• $ 8,622,000 Near Fremont, at Fairmont Drive Overcrossing; also, on I-880 at Washington Avenue (PM 20.8); also, in Solano County on I-80 at SR-113 Junction (PM 42.84). To upgrade drainage pump plants.
• $768,000 In various cities, from Alameda County line to 0.6 mile west of Solano County line; and in Alameda County in Albany, from 0.4 mile west to the Contra Costa County line (PM R7.6/8.0). To install lighting, remove existing and construct new median concrete barrier, upgrade guardrail and drainage, and overlay pavement to improve safety. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.

Of the total allocation this month, $470 million has come via Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and $4.2 billion from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The larger than normal expenditure offederal money relates almost exclusively to the annual allocation provided to local governments and regional transportation agencies.

California is expected to receive nearly $42 billion in federal infrastructure funding over a span of five years. These investments will upgrade the state’s roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports and the electric vehicle charging network.

SB 1 has invested approximately $5 billion annually toward transportation projects since 2017. It provides funding split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

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