Sustainability

Champion Biking, Walking and Transit

Caltrans aims to triple bicycling, double walking, and double transit usage by 2020 through changes to the State Highway System and collaboration with local and regional partners.

• California Walk & Bike Technical Advisory Committee (CWBTAC)
• Complete Streets Program
• Mode Share Action Plan 1.0
• Smart Mobility and Active Transportation
• Toward An Active California

Newsletter

• Newsletter Archive
• Sign up for the Sustainability Newsletter

Prepare for Climate Change and Extreme Weather

While Caltrans works to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation system, we are strengthening our efforts to implement adaptation measures that improve the State Highway System’s resilience to climate and severe weather impacts

• California Climate Change Portal

Resources

• AB 32 Scoping Plan - Air Resources Board
• California Climate Change Portal
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Health in All Policies - Strategic Growth Council
• Safeguarding California - Natural Resources Agency
• Transport Decarbonisation Alliance

Staff Contacts

• Organizational Chart
• Staff Members

Strive for Social Equity

Caltrans values social equity and is actively engaged in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity.

Sustainability at Caltrans

Caltrans districts implement sustainability strategies through Caltrans projects and improvements to our everyday operations.

• Sustainability Roadmap

Zero-Emission Vehicles

By increasing the number of ZEVs in our fleet and building charging infrastructure to support widespread adoption of ZEVs, Caltrans plays a critical role in reaching our statewide air quality and climate goals.