Sustainability
About Us
The Sustainability Office was established to apply sustainability principles in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of California’s integrated multimodal transportation system. Our team functions as the hub for the Department’s sustainability initiatives. By guiding collaboration across the Department, the Office aligns sustainable mobility goals, initiatives, targets, and activities between the Director’s Office, Headquarter Divisions, and the 12 Caltrans Districts.
For general inquiries, contact sustainability@dot.ca.gov.
Sustainable Transportation
Caltrans aims to provide a safe and equitable state transportation network that serves all Californians and does not exacerbate climate change impacts.
The Sustainability Office leads the Department's commitments to people and the planet by:
Championing Walking, Biking, and Transit
Advancing Zero-Emission Vehicles
Rethinking How We Build So Californians Can Drive Less
Sustainable Operations and Facilities
To complement efforts to deliver a brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network, Caltrans also works to incorporate and implement sustainability practices into our day-to-day operations. The Sustainability Roadmap has guided Caltrans' sustainability commitments and actions related to the operations and maintenance of statewide buildings and facilities, employee transportation, and project administration.
To learn more about the Sustainability Office's work to support Department-wide sustainable operations and facilities, visit Caltrans Sustainable Operations and Facilities.