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Caltrans and the UC Davis Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology (AHMCT) Research Center today released two reports highlighting ways to prevent rare but often deadly collisions involving wrong way drivers.

$100 Million Funding Commitment for Active Transportation Improvements

A solar-powered direct current fast-charging electric vehicle charging station has been installed at the Shandon Rest Area near Highway 46 East in San Luis Obispo County, in addition to two stations that were activated last fall a ...

Innovation, teamwork, and coordination during a pandemic made this project a success. By working around the clock, Caltrans was able to complete an 18-day project in only 9 days.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved Wednesday more than $1.8 billion to repair highways and bridges and improve the state’s growing network of pedestrian, bicycle and mass transit routes.

Caltrans awarded more than $21 million today in state and federal funds to local agencies to improve transportation across the state. The grant money will be used to plan projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the ...

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced a statewide effort to resume litter removal on the state highways. Roadside litter cleanup has been limited since Marc ...

How do truckers get a hot meal when most of the restaurants are closed or are only offering curbside or drive through service? You temporarily allow food trucks to serve food at rest areas.

Last week, Caltrans honored the lives of 189 highway workers who died keeping others safe at its 30th annual memorial near the Caltrans Workers Memorial Bridge (formerly known as the Bryte Bend Bridge).

Caltrans is honoring the lives of 189 highway workers today who died keeping others safe at its 30th annual memorial near the Caltrans Workers Memorial Bridge (formerly known as the Bryte Bend Bridge) spanning the Sacramento River ...