Design and Construction Report staff writer
More than $1.3 billion will be allocated to new infrastructure investments aimed at improving rail and transit projects, bridges, highways, and pedestrian and biking pathways. This announcement comes on the heels of nearly $4 billion in funding allocated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) last week.
“From making people’s commutes easier and safer to strengthening our state’s critical infrastructure against extreme weather, we’re investing in projects that better the lives of millions of Californians,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “Thanks to the historic funding from the Biden-Harris Administration, the ‘infrastructure decade’ in California is a reality.”
The funding is part of a multi-year, multi-billion dollar initiative to modernize and expand California’s public transit and rail systems, prioritizing safety, equity, climate action, and economic prosperity. California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin emphasized that these investments are critical for advancing the state’s zero-emissions goals and fostering a sustainable transit system for residents and visitors alike.
Key funding highlights:
- $1.3 billion from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to support 27 new public transportation projects. Since 2023, over $4.8 billion has been invested in transit and passenger rail projects through competitive TIRCP grants.
- $4 billion from the California Transportation Commission for various projects aimed at improving coastal rail lines, freight corridors, bridges, and highway interchanges, with a focus on enhancing accessibility for multi-modal users. Approved projects include upgrades to the coastal LOSSAN rail corridor, the establishment of hydrogen fueling stations in San Bernardino, a new freeway connector in Bakersfield, a bikeway in Redding, and a pedestrian overcrossing in Berkeley.
Learn more at Build.ca.gov.
