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IIJA Reauthorization

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) will expire in September 2026. IIJA currently provides $550 billion over fiscal years 2022 through 2026 in new Federal investment in infrastructure, including in roads, bridges, and mass transit, water infrastructure, resilience, and broadband.

In preparing for the reauthorization of the federal surface transportation legislation, California engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including regional agencies, local and tribal governments, industry partners, advocacy groups, and other non-traditional stakeholders. Further, Caltrans developed a statewide partner survey, a targeted Tribal Transportation survey, and presented at numerous stakeholder meetings—actively seeking feedback to ensure California’s collective voice is heard and reflected in our reauthorization efforts. This process ensured the state’s priorities were clearly represented in federal policy discussions, positioning California to effectively advocate for funding and programs that advance both state and national transportation goals. 

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IIJA Reauthorization Workgroups

Kick-off Meeting: Thursday, January 23, 2025; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Toks Omishakin, CalSTA Secretary
    • Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director
    • Tanisha Taylor, California Transportation Commission Executive Director
  • Presentations
    • Workgroup Structure & Goals
      • Nicole Longoria, Caltrans Federal Liaison
    • Presentation on Survey Feedback
      • Andrew Carhart, Caltrans Federal Legislation Manager
  • Open Discussion / Q&A 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Jessica Chan, CalSTA Acting Deputy Secretary for Safety Enforcement
    • Stephanie Dougherty, Director, California Office of Traffic Safety
  • Presentations
    • California Strategic Highway Safety Plan
      • Brian Alconcel, Caltrans Safety Programs Division
    • Transportation for America
      • Beth Osbourne, Director
    • Transportation for America
      • Beth Osbourne, Director
    • Fearless Advoccy
      • Jeanie Ward-Waller, Director of Transportation Advocacy
    • Transportation Safety Research
      • Dr. Matthew Raifman, UC Berkeley SafeTREC
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides
Webinar Recording

Wednesday, July 23, 2025; 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Christine Casey, CalSTA Deputy Secretary of Freight Policy
  • Presentations
    • California Freight Mobility Plan
      • Kail Pacheo, Caltrans Office of Strategic Freight Planning
    • Trucking Industry Priorities
      • Nick Chiappe, California Trucking Association
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides
Webinar Recording

Submit your responses to our Workforce Development Survey or email to federal-liaison@dot.ca.gov.

Monday, October 27, 2025; 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Allison Joe, CalSTA, Deputy Secretary of Equity and Workforce Development
  • Presentations:
    • Caltrans Workforce Development Overview
      • David DeLuz, Deputy Director of the Office of Civil Rights 
    • California Workforce Development Board
      • Marc Cowan, Field Specialist 
    • Build California, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of CA
      • Yuhi Aizawa Combatti, Director of Workforce Development
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides
Webinar Recording

Monday, December 1, 2025; 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM.

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Toks Omishakin, CalSTA Secretary  
  • Presentations:
    • Moving California Forward: A 10-Year Transportation System Needs Assessment
      • Laura Pennebaker, California Transportation Commission, Deputy Director for Transportation Planning
    • Secure the Future: The Need for Stable and Flexible Federal Formula Funding
      • Keith Duncan, Caltrans, Division Chief of Budgets
    • Building Efficiency through Partnership
      • Dee Lam, Caltrans, Division Chief of Local Assistance 
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides
Webinar Recording

Session 1: Wednesday, February 19, 2025; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Nicole Longoria, Caltrans Federal Liaison
  • Presentations:
    • Emergency Relief Program
      • Raul Lerma, Caltrans Office of Federal Resources
    • PROTECT Program
      • Lucas Sanchez, Caltrans Office of Air Quality and Climate Change
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides

Session 2: Wednesday, March 26, 2025; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Darwin Moosavi, CalSTA Deputy Secretary of Environmental Policy and Housing Coordination
  • Presentations:
    • Management of the State¬-Owned Transportation System
      • Michael B. Johnson, P.E., Caltrans, State Asset Management Engineer
    • Local Highway Bridge Program (HBP)
      • Andy Chou, Caltrans, Division of Local Assistance, Office of Air Quality and Climate Change
  • Open Discussion / Q&A

Presentation Slides

Caltrans Director’s Native American Advisory Committee (NAAC) Meeting: Wednesday, March 12, 2025; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Federal Liaison Report - IIJA Reauthorization Updates

Submit your responses to our Tribal Transportation Survey by October 31, 2025 or by email to federal-liaison@dot.ca.gov.

For more information, visit the Native American Advisory Committee (NAAC) webpage or contact NALB@dot.ca.gov

 

Wednesday, Wednesday, March 19, 2025; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Opening Remarks
    • Nicole Longoria, Caltrans
  • Presentations:
    • US DOT Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Programs
      • Jimmy O/Dea, Caltrans 
  • Open Discussion / Q&A 

Presentation Slides