Office of Transit Planning

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The Office of Transit Planning works closely with over 300 local transit operators across California, helping to plan, fund, and support the state's transit systems. While Caltrans doesn't directly operate transit, we play a key role in coordinating projects and funding as well as promoting policies that align with statewide goals. By fostering collaboration among transit agencies and advocating for a world-class transit network, Caltrans is ensuring the development of a unified, equitable, high quality & sustainable transit program for all.

Caltrans Director's Transit Policy

 The Caltrans Director’s Transit Policy will serve as a high-level guide that outlines the Department’s commitment to supporting public transit on the State Highway System. The policy encourages flexible, context-sensitive solutions to better connect and improve transit options for people of all ages and abilities. Where feasible, Caltrans will integrate public transit features within highway projects to strengthen transit networks across the state. To put the policy into action, Caltrans is also developing an implementation plan with specific steps and strategies. This plan will be informed by input from partners and stakeholders and is expected to be released in summer 2026.

Visit the Caltrans Director's Transit Policy to review the CT Draft Director's Transit Policy and provide comments on the draft policy.

Transit Policy Implementation Branch (Coming soon!)

Transit Programs Oversight Branch

Transit Project Database (Coming soon!)

Contacts

Joshua Pulverman
Chief, Office of Transit Planning

Jessica Downing
Branch Chief, Transit Policy Implementation

Cayman Morgan
Branch Chief, Transit Programs Oversight

Leela Immadisetty
Program Manager, Statewide Transit Planning Program

Gaylon "Rusty" Thornton
Transit Project Database Support

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