California Invests Nearly $2.5 Billion to Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure and Improve Mobility Across the State

What you need to know: California is investing nearly $2.5 billion in transportation projects statewide that will enhance connectivity for people who walk and bike, rebuild vital routes damaged by extreme weather events and increase access for transit users.

Folsom, Calif. — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently approved funding for more than 150 new projects that will improve safety on the state highway system and strengthen infrastructure resiliency. The investments align with Governor Gavin Newsom’s build more, faster agenda, delivering critical infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.

Of the combined total, nearly $547 million is from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and another $736 million from California’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The remaining $1.1 billion is funded through the State Highway Account, the general fund and other state and federal programs.

“Our transportation team is continuing to prioritize benefits for all Californians with bold infrastructure investments that will connect communities and boost our economy,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “By advancing Governor Newsom’s commitment to build more, faster, these investments will improve safety, support economic growth and strengthen the transportation networks Californians rely on every day.”

“Investments made today support the department’s mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians navigate the state safely and efficiently—now and decades into the future,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy. “This funding translates into projects that enhance accessibility for all users, strengthen resiliency of our vital corridors and create increased transit options across the state.”

“Transportation investments are about more than infrastructure; they are investments in people, communities, and opportunity,” said California Transportation Commission Chair Clarissa Falcon. “These latest investments will help ensure our transportation system continues to serve the needs of communities throughout California today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.”

This month’s approved list includes:

• $257 million to build a network of mobility hubs in southwest Los Angeles County to facilitate the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and highway commuters. These projects and other ongoing investments in California’s vast transportation network enhance connectivity for all transit users, including thousands of residents and global visitors traveling throughout the state to attend major cultural and sporting events.
• $99 million to replace historic Whiskey Creek Bridge on State Route 299 in Shasta County.
• $64 million to rehabilitate pavement and upgrade safety elements on about nine miles of Interstate 215 in Riverside County.
• $60 million to build a new interchange on State Route 156 at Castroville Boulevard in Monterey County.

Other notable projects include:

• $6.7 million to widen sidewalks and add lighting and high-visibility crosswalks along Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, which is considered one of the city’s most hazardous.
• $727,000 to close a short gap in the Joe Rodota Bike Trail in downtown Santa Rosa.
• $518,000 to install signals, bikeways and enhanced pedestrian crossings along Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento.

Alameda County

• $5,761,000 allocation on I-680 In Fremont, from 0.2 miles north to 0.9 miles north of Scott Creek Rd. for road rehabilitation and to install guardrail and drainage inlets. This project will improve safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• $2,645,000 allocation on I-580 in Oakland, at Foothill Boulevard for bridge seismic restoration.
• $ 2,455,000 allocation on I-580 in Alameda and San Joaquin Counties, at various routes to upgrade Transportation Management System (TMS) elements.
• $1,726,000 allocation on I-680 in Fremont, at Future 680/237 Separation Bridge to install overlay bridge deck with polyester concrete.
• $1,034,000 allocation on I-680 near Pleasanton, at Scotts Corner Separation to install overlay bridge deck with polyester concrete.
• $300,000 allocation on SR-84 in and near Fremont and Union City, from 0.3 miles north of SR-238 (Mission Boulevard) to 1.5 miles north of Palomares Rd. This project will pay the contractor's revised cost per final measured quantities.

Contra Costa County

• $2,248,000 allocation on I-80 in Richmond, on Central Avenue crossing between San Joaquin St., Jacuzzi St., and San Luis St./Pierce St. This project will improve pedestrian and bicycle access with wider sidewalks,new sidewalk-level bikeways, crossing improvements, pedestrian lighting, and fencing.
• $1,851,000 allocation on SR-4 and SR-242 at various locations. This project will construct permanent Full Trash Capture (FTC) devices to achieve statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance units for trash capture.
• $1,809,000 allocation on I-680 in and near Concord and Pleasant Hill. This project will overlay bridge decks with polyester concrete at various bridge locations.

Napa County

• $1,892,000 allocation on SR-29 near Calistoga, at 3.1 miles north of Tubbs Lane. This project will install wire mesh drapery system.
• $1,794,000 allocation on SR-121 in the city of Napa, at Sousa Lane; also, at 1.4 miles north of Vichy Avenue. This project will place new culvert at Sousa Lane and reconstruct the shoulder, and place rock slope protection at the second location.
• $537,000 allocation on SR-29 in the city of Napa, from First St. to 0.1 miles south of Redwood Rd./Trancas St. This project will support environmental mitigation planting.

Marin County

• $5,990,000 allocation on SR-4 near Muir Beach, at 0.6 miles south of Pacific Way. This project will repair and extend retaining wall, replace culvert and guardrail, and repair pavement.

San Mateo County

• $5,671,000 allocation on SR-82 in Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, and South San Francisco, from Murchison Dr. to Arroyo Dr. This project will rehabilitate pavement and improve pedestrian infrastructure.
• $3,042,000 allocation on SR-82 in San Mateo, from 43rd Ave to East Santa Inez Aven. This project will rehabilitate pavement, install bike lanes, upgrade pedestrian facilities to Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and modify traffic signals.
• $2,548,000 allocation on SR-35 in Daly City, 0.4 miles north of SR- 35/SR-1 Separation. The project will replace a damaged downdrain culvert, clear spoils on two adjacent properties and repair fencing, repair embankment slope, install rock slope protection, and reconstruct guardrail.
• $2,227,000 allocation on I-380 in San Bruno, at Huntington Avenue Overhead Bridge. This project will overlay bridge deck with polyester concrete and install pipe seat extenders at hinges.
• $1,900,000 allocation on SR-84 in Menlo Park, at 0.2 mile south of SR-109. This project will rehabilitate a pump plant.
• $1,665,000 on SR-1 near Pacifica, at Devil's Slide Tunnels No. 35-0330L/R. This project is necessary to expedite procurement and replacement of the malfunctioning jet fans and restore emergency radio communication.
• $1,472,000 allocation on I-380 in South San Francisco at the E380-N101 Connector Bridge. This project will replace the failed joint seal assembly at Hinge 5.

Santa Clara County

• $9,044,000 allocation on SR-85, U.S.101, and I-880 at various locations. This project will install trash capture devices and construct two Maintenance Vehicle Pullouts (MVPs).
• $3,660,000 allocation on SR-87 in San Jose at the West Taylor St. pump plant. This project will replace pumps and electrical and mechanical components.
• $1,642,000 allocation on SR-82 in the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto, from McKendrie St. to Palo Alto Ave. This project will upgrade pedestrian facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• $200,000 allocation on SR-82 in Sunnyvale, at Helen Avenue. This project will replace the damaged section of the culvert, fill sinkhole with cement slurry, and reconstruct pavement.

Solano County

• $2,672,000 allocation on I-80 in and near Vallejo, Fairfield and Vacaville, from SR- 29 to Nut Tree Rd. to replace traffic striping and pavement markings at ramps. This project will improve safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.

Sonoma County

• $3,340,000 allocation on SR-116 in and near Cotati and Petaluma, from 0.2 mile east of Gilchrist Rd. to 1.7 miles east of Browns Lane. This project will rehabilitate pavement, upgrade curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and add Type 2 bike lanes.
• $2,544,000 allocation on SR-128 near Geyserville, 0.2 miles east of Kreck Rd. The project will construct a soldier pile wall, reconstruct embankment, repair culvert drainage elements, and reconstruct the failed roadway section.

Multiple Counties

• $34,487,000 allocation in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, on SR- 4, SR-13, SR-24, SR-84, SR-92, SR-242, I-80, I-580, and I-880 at various locations. This project will install trash capture devices.
• $3,100,000 allocation on SR-1 in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, on various routes at various locations. This project will upgrade Transportation System Management (TMS) elements.
• $2,600,000 allocation in Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties on various routes at various locations. This project will repair and replace knocked down signal poles, light poles, and signal cabinets.
• $1,975,000 allocation in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, on SR-24, I-80, I-580, and I-980, at various locations. This project will construct permanent Full Trash Capture (FTC) devices to achieve statewideNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance units for trash capture.
• $1,351,000 allocation in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties on SR-13, SR-24, I-580, and I-880 at various offramp locations. This project will upgrade wrong way signs, and street lighting, and install red-pavement markers.

California has received approximately $19 billion in infrastructure funding since IIJA’s passage. Those dollars are leveraged along with SB 1, which invests an estimated $5 billion annually, split between state and local investments. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit build.ca.gov.