California invests over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities

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Dec 9, 2024

What you need to know: More than $100 million was approved for 13 projects across the state that are building safer walking and biking routes. It's yet another example of infrastructure projects building California's future.

SACRAMENTO - More walking and biking routes are coming to California.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the California Transportation Commission awarded $101.2 million to projects across California that increase walking and biking. That brings total funding for walking and biking projects to $2.7 billion during the Newsom Administration.

The 13 projects awarded today contribute to healthier communities, connect neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for Californians by building comfortable bikeways, improved sidewalks, multi-use paths, safer street crossings, and streetscaping elements. All of the awarded projects are located in or provide a direct benefit to disadvantaged communities, and over half of the projects are parts of designated "Safe Routes to Schools."

The projects are part of Governor Newsom's build more, faster agenda delivering infrastructure upgrades across the state. Find projects building your community at build.ca.gov.

California is making it easier and safer for everyone to bike and walk in their communities. We're building healthier, more connected neighborhoods and cutting pollution at the same time. This is yet another example of how we're delivering infrastructure upgrades across the state that are bringing real benefits to the people that need them most.

Governor Gavin Newsom

An additional $67 million will be awarded to projects by the state's ten largest Metropolitan Planning Organizations in their own regional competitions next year.

"The Active Transportation Program is a key tool in making our communities safer and making it easier for residents to get to jobs and schools," said Commission Vice Chair Darnell Grisby. "We are pleased to award funding to these projects that expand safe mobility options and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for the working class, while supporting California's fight against climate change."

The Active Transportation Program was created in 2013 as the state's only dedicated funding source for walking and biking projects. Funding for the program comes from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, as well as other state and federal funds, including the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

A complete list of projects can be found on the Commission's Active Transportation Program website.

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