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California Invests Nearly $5 billion for Local Projects, Bridge Repairs, Alternative Transport Options and Freight Movement

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District: Headquarters
Contact: Edward Barrera

 
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.
 
 

“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. 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.”

Toks Omishakin, California Transportation Secretary

“Our local partners are steadfast contributors and valued partners in keeping California’s vast transportation network safe and efficient. 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.”

Dina El-Tawansy, Caltrans Director

“The Commission is committed to ensuring that California’s transportation system is safe and reliable for everyone who uses it. 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.”

Tanisha Taylor, California Transportation Commission Executive Director
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.