The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved nearly $1 billion in funding for projects aimed at expanding public transit, improving highway safety, and supporting walkable communities across the state. The allocation supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s infrastructure agenda focused on accelerating development and climate resilience.
Of the total $988.7 million investment, $184 million comes from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, while $336 million is provided by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. According to state officials, these two funding sources have contributed to creating an estimated 684,000 jobs for Californians and have supported access to employment, education, goods, services, and recreational opportunities throughout the transportation network.
Projects funded through this allocation include a $96 million effort to improve travel times and traffic safety between Ventura County and Goleta by adding high-occupancy vehicle lanes as well as pedestrian and bike paths. Transit enhancements are also part of this initiative.
In San Bernardino County, approximately $73 million will be used to improve semi-truck operations and safety on Interstate 10. Riverside County will see $63 million invested in a new bridge project that includes bike lanes and a wildlife crossing as part of upgrades to the Ramona Expressway.
Transit-related projects receiving support include $60 million for rehabilitation work at Los Angeles Union Station; $17 million designated for purchasing 20 electric buses in Glendale; and $21 million allocated for eight new light rail vehicles for Sacramento Regional Transit.
An additional highlight is an allocation of $18.8 million toward construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. 101. This project is being completed in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency. “This crossing will provide a safe wildlife passage over U.S. 101, reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and support long-term species viability through improved movement,” according to officials involved in the announcement. “This will be the first of its kind in California and a globally significant model for wildlife connectivity in an urban corridor.”
