News Releases

As part of an effort to identify how climate change will have on California’s complex transportation system that millions rely on, Caltrans is conducting region-specific climate change vulnerability assessments for each of Caltran ...

In this Caltrans News Flash, see how Caltrans enhances fish passage with innovative construction projects to ensure the interconnectivity of fish, reptiles, and other animals along our waterways.

In the event of a power outage, traffic signals may convert to a flashing red light or lose power and go dark, and street lights could turn off.

Caltrans today released its SB 1 Annual Efficiencies Report for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the California Transportation Commission, noting that its efficiency measures saved nearly $233 million – more than double the statutory goal ...

This month marks the 10th anniversary of California’s “Move Over” law expanding to include Caltrans vehicles, and Saturday Oct. 19 is National Move Over Day. Caltrans wants this milestone to serve as a reminder of just how importa ...

California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim today issued a statement following his remarks at the California Transportation Commission meeting in Modesto on state efforts to align climate goals with transportatio ...

The Loma Prieta earthquake represents one of the biggest challenges that Caltrans has ever faced. Our department’s professionalism and grit were on full display in the days that followed.

In this Caltrans News Flash, see how Caltrans proactively works to keep highways clear of rocks and debris and, in turn, ensures the safety of the traveling public.

Just a week after the Camp Fire erupted last fall in Butte County, Caltrans launched one of the region’s largest recovery efforts to make the state highways safe for emergency crews and motorists.

As part of an effort to identify how climate change might impact the State Highway System, Caltrans is releasing three Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments that focus on the risks posed to the transportation system by wildfire ...