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:
- Ridgecrest-Inyokern Pavement Project – The CTC approved $8.58m in funding for the right of way and design phases of the Ridgecrest-Inyokern Pavement Project. This project, which is anticipated to begin construction in 2030, will rehabilitate the pavement of State Route 178 from Redrock Inyokern Road in Inyokern to Clodt Road just east of U.S. 395 in eastern Kern County, and from 0.1 mile west of Mahan Street near Ridgecrest to the San Bernardino County Line. The project will also upgrade lighting and traffic systems, replace guardrail, upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and construct bike lanes as Complete Streets elements. All of Friday’s approved funding comes from SB 1.
- Bridgeport Rehabilitation Project – The CTC approved $2.09m in funding for the design phase of the Bridgeport Rehabilitation Project, which will rehabilitate more than nine lane miles of U.S. 395 through the town of Bridgeport. It will also bring new lighting and guardrail to the area, upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards, and introduce more traffic calming features like bulb-outs that extend the walkway for pedestrians. Construction is projected to begin in 2027.
Visit build.ca.gov to learn more about IIJA and SB 1 funding along with transformative infrastructure projects happening in communities throughout the state.