California lawmakers are appropriating $2.5 billion to advance transportation projects across the state, prioritizing non-motorized connectivity, increasing transit accessibility and rebuilding critical routes impacted by inclement weather.
The funding, administered through the California Transportation Commission (CTC), will directly strengthen state highway systems and enhance public transit, reinforcing and upgrading infrastructure that help communities stay connected. The money brings the state’s total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 through 2026 to roughly $13.8 billion.
Projects receiving funding primarily revolve around streets and roads, state highways, active transportation, public transit and intercity rail. Some of the notable initiatives affected by the latest funding tranche include the following:
Los Angeles County will receive $257 million to build a; network of mobility hubs. These sites will help enable pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and highway commuters to reach their destinations safely and efficiently.
Shasta County will spend $99 million to replace Whiskey Creek Bridge. The new structure will hold up to modern design standards, exceeding the capabilities of the current outdated bridge. The new bridge will feature a wider deck to accommodate traffic, wider shoulders, a separate bike and pedestrian path and upgraded guardrail systems and safety features.
Riverside County will use its $64 million share to rehabilitate pavement and upgrade safety elements along Interstate 215. The project covers approximately nine miles of roadway.
Monterey County will receive $60 million to build an interchange along State Route 156 at Castroville Boulevard. Estimated to cost around $125.8 million in total, the project will convert the existing intersection into a grade-separated interchange. Plans include building roundabouts, sidewalks, bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands, crosswalks, maintenance vehicle pullouts and a shared-use path connected to a nearby non-motorized bridge.
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