California Transportation Commission Allocates More than $1.8 Billion to Improve Transportation

Published: Aug 19, 2024

Sacramento - The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated more than 1.8 billion for projects to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state These major investments include funding by nearly $458 million from Senate Bill ( SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and more than $1 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

"Thanks to the California Transportation Commission's ongoing investment in new and improved infrastructure, Caltrans continues to build a better and safer transportation network that serves all Californians," Caltrans Director Tony Tavares said. "These funds will help us enhance the state's system of highways, rest areas, bikeways and pedestrian routes."

Today's approved projects include $43 million to reconstruct and upgrade the water and wastewater systems at the eastbound and westbound Cactus City Safety Roadside Rest Areas along Interstate 10 near Indio; $29 million to improve on-ramps and off-ramps near Fairfield; and a $41 million project near Pismo Beach that will include new bike lanes and bikeway designations.

Projects approved today in District 4 (Bay Area) are the following:

Alameda County:

• $12,448,000 allocation on Interstate-680 in Fremont, at Mission San Jose (I-680/SR-238) separation, for overlaying the bridge deck, replacing joint seals, and upgrading bridge railing.
• $9,528,000 allocation on I-80 in Berkeley, from University Avenue to Gilman Street, and on I-680 in Pleasant Hill, from Oak Park Boulevard to near Oak Park Boulevard, for constructing outer separation concrete barriers to improve safety and prevent collisions.
• $1,261,000 allocation on SR-84 in Fremont and Union City, from SR-238 to I-680, for environmental mitigation and plant establishment related to bridge replacement.
• $880,000 allocation on SR-84 near Sunol, at Arroyo De La Laguna Bridge, for replacing the bridge and realigning the roadway.

Marin County:

• $21,588,000 allocation on SR-37 in and near Novato, from Route 101 to the Sonoma County line, for rehabilitating pavement, upgrading guardrails, and improving facilities to ADA standards.

Napa County:

• $12,218,000 allocation on SR-29 in Napa, from First Street to south of Redwood Road/Trancas Street, for replacing a culvert with a reinforced concrete pipe to restore the drainage system.
• $1,830,000 allocation on various routes in Napa and Solano counties for removing fallen trees and trimming damaged vegetation due to storm damage.
• $410,000 allocation on SR-29 in and near Yountville, at Dry Creek Bridge, Perfume Creek Bridge, and California Drive undercrossing, for plant establishment and environmental mitigation for bridge rail upgrades.

Santa Clara County:

• $10,310,000 allocation on SR-85 for converting carpool lanes to express lanes, including HOV direct connector ramps from US-101 (San Jose) to SR-87.
• $4,685,000 allocation on US-101 in and near Gilroy and Morgan Hill, from Monterey Street to East Main Avenue, for rehabilitating the roadway, upgrading ADA facilities, and adding Class 2 bike lanes.
• $4,070,000 allocation on SR-237 in and near Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose, and Milpitas, from SR-82 to I-680, for rehabilitating pavement and improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
• $4,061,000 allocation on I-880 in and near San Jose and Milpitas, from I-280 to Dixon Landing Road, for rehabilitating pavement, upgrading ADA curb ramps, guardrails, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
• $2,729,000 allocation for a Capital Maintenance project near the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto, to rehabilitate pavement and upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards.
• $2,576,000 allocation on SR-152 near Gilroy, from SR-56 to the Merced County line, for rehabilitating pavement.
• $1,843,000 allocation on US-101 near Gilroy, from Betabel Road/Y Road to Monterey Road, for rehabilitating pavement, constructing rumble strips, and upgrading guardrails.

San Francisco County:

• $1,307,000 allocation on US-101 in San Francisco, at 23rd Street Overcrossing and Third Street Undercrossing, for replacing and upgrading bridge rails to meet current crash and safety standards.

San Mateo County:

• $3,808,000 allocation on SR-82 in San Mateo, at Hillsdale Boulevard overcrossing, for upgrading bridge rails and facilities to ADA standards.
• $1,590,000 allocation on SR-280 near Highlands, at south of SR-92, for repairing pavement settlement caused by heavy runoff and culvert separation failure.
• $632,000 allocation on SR-35 in Daly City, at north of Westmoore Avenue, for addressing a sinkhole caused by heavy rains and performing necessary repairs.

Solano County:

• $29,064,000 allocation on I-80 in and near Fairfield and Vacaville, from Suisun Valley Road/Pittman Road to Leisure Town Road/Vaca Valley Parkway, for rehabilitating pavement, upgrading ADA pedestrian ramps, guardrails, and other elements.
• $6,897,000 allocation on I-80 near Fairfield, from Cherry Glen Road to Lyon Road, for constructing an outer separation concrete barrier and installing a drainage system to improve safety.
• $674,000 allocation on I-80 in and near Fairfield, from Green Valley Road to North Texas Street, for constructing permanent systems to achieve permit compliance for trash capture.

Sonoma County:

• $4,308,000 allocation near Saratoga for storm damage project that will remove debris and stabilize slope embankment.
• $3,510,000 allocation on SR-1 near Jenner, from north of Meyers Grade Road, for plant establishment and erosion control as part of a mitigation project.
• $1,626,000 allocation on SR-116 near Petaluma, east of Lakeville Road, for repairing slope and drainage systems affected by storm-induced washouts.

Multiple counties:

• $2,938,000 allocation on SR-1, SR-12, and US-101 in Sonoma County, and on SR-1, US-101, and SR-131 in Marin County, for removing fallen trees and trimming damaged vegetation from storm damage.

The federal IIJA, also known as the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," is a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of the country's energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. Since November 2021, California has received more than $43 billion in federal infrastructure funding. That includes investments to upgrade the state's roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, electric vehicle charging network, ports and waterways. The funding alone has already created more than 87,000 jobs.

In addition, SB 1 funding provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

Find projects that are building California's climate-friendly future at Build.ca.gov and RebuildingCA.ca.gov.

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