Division of Planning and ModalĀ 

About Planning and Modal

Planning and Modal Programs shapes the future of multimodal transportation across California by envisioning, articulating, and implementing desired outcomes. Within PMP are the Divisions of Aeronautics, Local Assistance, Rail and Mass Transportation, Research Innovation & System Information, Transportation Planning, as well as the Director's Office of Equity, Sustainability & Tribal Affairs (ESTA),  Caltrans Integrated Travel Program, and the  Office of Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance. Contact Planning and Modal

Offices

The Director's Office of Equity, Sustainability & Tribal Affairs (ESTA) represents the Department's commitment to advancing holistic, integrated, and restorative policies to planning, building, and advocating for a more just transportation system. This office works across the Department to align sustainability and equity initiatives, targets, and activities between the Director's Office, Headquarter Divisions, the 12 Caltrans Districts, TribalGovernments, and external partners as outlined in the Department's 2020-2024 Strategic Plan.

California Integrated Transportation Program (Cal-ITP) is the first of its kind. This program is working to better connect travel on the 300+ public transit agencies in California, increase convenience for travelers, increase ridership on transit and boost revenues for transit agencies.

The California Transportation Plan (CTP 2050) is the state's long-range transportation plan that establishes an aspirational vision that articulates strategic goals, policies, and recommendations to improve multimodal mobility and accessibility while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.