California recently awarded more than $2.5 billion to 16 ongoing public transportation projects through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).
“These historic investments in transit and intercity rail projects will help get these transformative projects over the finish line and into operation so the people of California can enjoy more of the mobility, safety, environmental and equity benefits that come with riding transit,” Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin said. “With billions of additional state investments in the pipeline, more upgrades are on the way – putting California transit agencies in a strong position to compete for significant federal infrastructure funding to deliver even more improvements.”
LA Metro’s East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project received $600 million to complete the 6.7-mile segment between Van Nuys/Orange Line and Van Nuys/San Fernando stations.
The Inglewood Transit Connector received $407 million to complete in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension project received $375 million to bring BART service to downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
The Peninsula Corridor Electrification project received $367 million to electrify the California Department of Transportation rail service and purchase new electric multiple-unit trains.