August 18, 2023 - SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) this week allocated more than $3.1 billion for projects that will improve the state’s transportation infrastructure, making it safer, more sustainable and more reliable.

The allocation includes nearly $1.8 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and almost $200 million in funding from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

“These state and federal investments will continue to allow Caltrans to rebuild our transportation system so that it is more climate-change resilient, reduces pollution and travel times, and improves goods movement,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These projects will have a direct, positive impact on every Californian. Commuters, truckers, and visitors will all benefit from more reliable roadways and a safer transportation network.”

Projects the CTC approved include:

• $369,000 for the Alpine Pershing Mendocino Bicycle-Pedestrian Connectivity project in Stockton, which will design and construct buffered bike lanes, a traffic signal, cycle track, crosswalk, and curb ramp improvements, and realign two intersections to add bicycle facilities.
• $6,444,000 for a State Highway Project in and near Dos Palos and Gustine to upgrade facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and install flashing beacons.
• $11,693,000 for a State Highway Project near Patterson, from Fink Road to Khaksa Road, to rehabilitate bridge decks with concrete overlay, replace joint seals and approach slabs, and rehabilitate columns.
• $23,681,000 for a State Highway Project at the Westley Safety Roadside Rest Area to replace buildings, add walkways, site facilities, new fire access, and construct a California Highway Patrol (CHP) field office and maintenance crew room.

The IIJA, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation's infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. California has received more than $22 billion since the IIJA’s passage in November 2021.

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

For more information about California transportation projects funded by the IIJA and SB 1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov.

Source: Caltrans