The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated more than $3.7 billion for transportation infrastructure projects that enhance safety and create more convenient options for travelers.
“These investments will help California maintain and build a safer, more reliable and more climate-resilient transportation system,” Tony Tavares, Califronia Department of Transportation director, said. “Commuters, bicyclists, pedestrians, and freight movers in local communities will all benefit as we continue to improve and rebuild our infrastructure.”
California has received more than $22.6 billion in federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds. Of the more than $3.7 billion, more than $2.3 billion is from the act’s funding. It was allocated to more than 600 cities, counties and regional agencies to provide transportation services, increase highway and rail safety, reduce planet-warming pollution, and improve bridges, travel times and air quality.
Nearly $169 million is from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The bill provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually. Road projects progress through the construction phases more quickly based on funding availability.
The largest allocation was awarded to Santa Barbara County to replace the Refugio Bridges on US 101 northwest of Goleta. The project received $49 million in federal funding and $1.2 million in SB 1 funding.