30/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 31/08/2024 00:46
Aug 30, 2024
What you need to know: More than $2.2 billion total is going to support public transportation in communities throughout the state as part of the second wave of funding from the $5.1 billion transit recovery package in last year's state budget.
SACRAMENTO - California is sending billions of dollars to help boost public transit throughout the state.
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of an additional $343 million to support public transportation. The funding was approved by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and is the second wave of funding from the transit recovery package in the 2023-24 state budget. This is on top of the first wave of $1.9 billion in funding announced last month.
The Governor's commitment to public transit is a key part of his build more, faster agenda delivering critical infrastructure upgrades throughout California. Find projects in your community at build.ca.gov.
"Our message to California's transit agencies is clear: we have your backs. California is committed to investing billions of dollars in public transit because millions rely on this clean, safe and reliable way to get to their destinations."
Governor Gavin Newsom
As part of Senate Bill 125, a total of $5.1 billion spread across multiple years is going to regional transportation planning agencies with the flexibility to pay for transit operations or capital improvements. The remaining SB 125 funds will be approved yearly through fiscal year 2027-28.
Examples of how transit agencies are using this funding includes:
"This critical funding demonstrates California's continued commitment to public transit. Every dollar represents ongoing advancement of a more sustainable and equitable transit system for all Californians," said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. "The targeted result of this funding is improved mobility for all, and we are grateful for the people-focused actions of Governor Newsom and our legislative leaders supporting transit in our state."
The transit recovery package also includes accountability measures to help stabilize transit systems and retool their long-term operations to better align with the needs of the public. As part of that effort, CalSTA has convened the Transit Transformation Task Force to develop policy recommendations to grow transit ridership, improve the transit experience and address long-term operational needs.
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