Tony Tavares, Director | California Department of Transportation
Tony Tavares, Director | California Department of Transportation
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $1 billion to enhance safety and upgrade the state's extensive network of streets and highways, which includes bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and transit facilities. This initiative is part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s "Build More, Faster – For All" infrastructure agenda aimed at making California communities safer and more sustainable.
A significant portion of this investment—nearly $311 million—originates from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Additionally, $301 million is sourced from Senate Bill 1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The funding will support a range of projects including over $138 million earmarked for safety enhancements and drainage infrastructure repairs designed to bolster resiliency against storms.
Caltrans Director Tony Tavares highlighted several key projects included in the allocation:
- A project valued at $40.9 million for State Route 99 in Tehama County near the Los Molinos Creek Bridge will focus on improving drainage systems and upgrading transportation management safety technology.
- In Los Angeles County, a $27.8 million project will develop an integrated system providing real-time traveler information along the Interstate 710 corridor between State Routes 91 and 60.
- Humboldt County will see a $19.8 million investment to enhance drainage systems and add transportation management safety technology across more than 80 miles of U.S. Highway 101.
These efforts are expected to contribute significantly to the state's storm resiliency while ensuring safer travel conditions across California.
Alerts Sign-up