Carbon Reduction Strategy
Background
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) requires Caltrans, in partnership with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), to develop a Carbon Reduction Strategy (CRS) and submit it to the Federal Highway Administration for approval by November 2023. IIJA requires the Carbon Reduction Strategy to outline how California will spend its CRP dollars on reducing transportation carbon emissions. California's CRS focuses on the "Three Pillars": zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure, active transportation, and rail and transit. All CRP funds must be spent in support of the Three Pillars.
Three Pillars
Zero-Emission Vehicles & Infrastructure
Active Transportation & Micromobility
Rail & Transit
Final Carbon Reduction Strategy
The Carbon Reduction Strategy is a planning document that guides the investment of Local and State CRP dollars. Caltrans developed and published the draft strategy in July 2023. Public comments were accepted through August 18, 2023. Weekly virtual office hours were held during the comment period. FHWA final review and approval was completed in February 2024.