Issue 1, 2024

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Director's Message

Artificial intelligence has a real role in Caltrans' future

Grant energizes California’s move toward ZEV future

With 43,000 (and counting!) public charging points, state continues to lead the nation in a greener direction

Asphalt, concrete slabs in midst of upgrades

Emissions cut through use of reclaimed pavement material; pilot programs bear down on cracking

Project Spotlight: Marin-Sonoma Narrows

16-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 101 is getting a makeover that brings HOV lanes, enhanced safety

Caltrans helps after tragedy strikes distant shores

District 1 official leads a team of safety-assessment experts to gauge the damage on Maui

Division Spotlight: Environmental Analysis

Air quality and climate change, water quality, and fish and wildlife are just a few of DEA’s many focuses

Change (order) is a fact of life in Construction

Contract additions, subtractions and other types of alterations are routinely analyzed, processed and recorded

Mileposts

Mile Marker shares highlights from recent developments of note that predominantly involve Caltrans

Mile Markers

A select look at the latest quarterly statistics regarding Caltrans Strategic Plan performance objectives