California is making a substantial investment in its transportation future with the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocating nearly $1 billion toward infrastructure projects across the state. The funding aims to address mobility challenges while making the highway system more resilient to climate change.
The investment package combines $623 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with $264 million from California's Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
"These investments will strengthen our transportation system against extreme weather events," said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. The projects span electric vehicle infrastructure, pedestrian safety improvements, and public transit enhancements.
Key projects receiving funding include:
- $15 million for electric bus charging infrastructure at San Mateo County's SamTrans system
- $9.5 million for bike lanes, crosswalks, and safety upgrades along an 8-mile stretch of SR-82 in Santa Clara County
- $6 million toward a new light rail station serving Sacramento City College
- $30.8 million for roadway improvements on U.S. 101 near Klamath River Bridge to Crescent City
- $1 million for turn lane construction on Route 29 at C Street near Twin Lakes
The allocation represents part of California's broader infrastructure development plan, with the state receiving approximately $62 billion in federal infrastructure funding since the IIJA's passage. This funding supports improvements to roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, waterways, and electric vehicle charging networks throughout California.
The investment demonstrates California's commitment to developing sustainable transportation options while improving safety and accessibility for all residents.