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1989
The massive Loma Prieta Earthquake occurred on October 17, raising awareness for the need to strengthen and retrofit state highway bridges. After the earthquake, emergency transportation was greatly impacted in the Bay Area; however, Caltrans reopened the Bay Bridge in an amazing 30 days.
1987
Caltrans established District 12 - Orange County, its 12th and final district.
1983
California’s gas tax increased to 9 cents a gallon, the first increase since 1963.
1980
The Business and Transportation Agency was renamed the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency to better convey its broader mission.