SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $3.5 billion in funding to strengthen road resiliency, increase pedestrian and bicycle travel, and improve highway safety. The funds included nearly $993 million from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and $944 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
In addition, the CTC separately awarded $1.45 billion for new projects that will receive SB 1 funding over the next two years, through 2027. This includes funding for zero and low-emission transportation and new infrastructure that will strengthen the state’s freight network and better connect marine ports with railyards and freight corridors. The combined nearly $5 billion investment is part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s build more, faster agenda, delivering infrastructure upgrades and creating thousands of jobs across the state.
“We’re not just rebuilding transportation; we’re reimagining it," Newsom said. "This investment — upwards of $5 billion — is about protecting Californians today and preparing for tomorrow with transit and transportation options that are safer, cleaner, and built to serve the needs of every Californian.”
"Under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership, these transformative investments represent a bold step towards a future where our transportation system is safer, more efficient, and a driving force for economic prosperity," California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin said. "By tackling congestion and enhancing connectivity, we are creating a brighter, more sustainable California for all."
“The commission is pleased to partner with Caltrans [the California Department of Transportation] to continue investing in California’s world-class transportation system,” Commission Chair Darnell Grisby said. “The investments we are making today will improve safety, ease congestion, and reduce out-of-pocket costs for everyone in California.”
