District: Headquarters
Contact: Edward Barrera
Malibu– The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $848 million this past week to advance mass transit systems, expand pedestrian and bicycle options and improve freight movement. Guided by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda, these improvements will bolster local transportation options and California’s economy.
The Commission also took action to approve plans for new investments in California’s transportation infrastructure in the coming years. The CTC approved the 2026 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), which invests $17.9 billion over the next four years in the state highway system for new safety features, more access for bicyclists and pedestrians and repairs of pavement and bridges.
The funding includes $47 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and $405 million via California’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
"These investments modernize transit, strengthen freight and expand safe travel options. This reflects a continued hallmark of Governor Newsom’s administration—strengthening and improving critical infrastructure throughout California’s communities."
"The significant allocations made this past week support a sensible balance between immediate project needs with funding for long-term improvements that continue to shape the future of our transportation system."
Featured among the approved spending is $273 million to bring cutting-edge technology to rail systems under construction in the Bay Area and Southern California. The largest of these efforts is a $100 million allocation, which supports construction of a 5-mile tunnel as part of BART’s extension between downtown San Jose and the city of Santa Clara.
The allocation will construct a tunnel launch structure and tunnel supports, which is key for establishing the backbone for future tunneling operations on the project and maintains significant project progress. These efforts mark a transition from planning and preparation to sustained construction, bringing the transformational BART Silicon Valley Phase II project closer to reality for the region. The project is leveraging more than $1.2 billion in state funding, and it is being matched with billions more from local and federal funding sources.
"Transportation is ultimately about people — how we get to work, to school and to each other. The investments we’re making improve safety, strengthen mobility, and connect communities across California. The Commission is proud to partner with Caltrans and regional agencies to deliver projects that make a real difference in people’s daily lives."
The CTC also approved the 2026 State Transportation Improvement Program, which invests a total of $2.7 billion in priority projects in every county in California, as well as projects that better connect different regions of the state. These investments range from new sidewalks and bike paths to zero-emission buses and transit line extensions to new express lanes and bridge replacements. Over 60% of the new program funding supports biking, walking, rail, and transit.
Another $33 million will be spent to expand rail freight operations at the Port of Long Beach. Additionally, the Commission allocated $35 million to complete the design and construction of rail power stations in Los Angeles.
Other noteworthy investments include:
- $33 million to build a major, public-access electric vehicle charging facility on a 118-acre parcel in Sacramento.
- $3 million to help stabilize eroding parts of the Del Mar Bluffs in San Diego County.