California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a $2.7 billion investment across more than 150 new transportation projects aimed at enhancing safety, improving travel times, expanding travel options, and strengthening infrastructure resilience against climate-driven extreme weather. This funding is part of the Governor’s "Build More, Faster — For All" agenda, which seeks to modernize the state's transportation system and prepare for future climate challenges.
These latest allocations bring the Newsom administration's total investment in transportation projects since 2019 to approximately $81.1 billion, supporting the creation of over 800,000 jobs statewide. Funding for these projects includes nearly $1.6 billion from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and an additional $542 million from California’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Governor Newsom emphasized the state's commitment, saying, "California is building a transportation system ready for the future — one that can withstand extreme weather, give people more ways to get where they need to go, and keep our economy moving. While Donald Trump is taking America’s transportation future backward, we are moving forward by creating jobs, modernizing infrastructure and building a more resilient California for generations to come." California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin added that these investments "fuel the state’s mission to deliver a transportation system that is evolving and continuing to serve all Californians, regardless of their travel mode."
Notable projects include a $267 million rehabilitation of the Caldecott Tunnel in Orinda, $63 million for new High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on State Route 37 in Sonoma County, and $1.8 million for a Safe Route to School project in Oildale. Additionally, $2.45 million is allocated for LA28 infrastructure improvements at four Los Angeles County transit stations, $76.5 million for a wildlife crossing near Dunsmuir, and $33.5 million for Eel River fish passage improvements in Humboldt County.
Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy said, "This slate of projects builds on our goals to create and maintain a safer transportation network that addresses current needs and also prioritizes long-term objectives." California Transportation Commission Chair Clarissa Falcon noted that the projects "support a transportation system that meets the diverse needs of communities throughout California." The state continues to lead in transportation innovation, including advancing high-speed rail and promoting zero-emission vehicles, having surpassed 2.5 million ZEV sales and launching new consumer discount programs.