CTC allocates $244 million to 71 projects statewide
Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
CTC
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has committed $244 million in funding to 71 projects set to enhance the state’s passenger rail service, bridges and highways and further develop the area’s active transportation offerings.
Nearly $30 million is going toward Transit and Intercity Rail Program projects, which work to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, boost rail safety, integrate rail and bus systems and bolster rail service to increase ridership.
“Investing in our infrastructure benefits Californians for generations to come and these projects will improve mobility and expand choices for all users of the transportation system, whether they choose to travel by car, take transit or ride a bicycle,” said Malcolm Dougherty, director, Caltrans.
Also included in the funding is $87.4 million from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program to support 18 projects aiming to preserve the state’s highway system. Representatives say the capital improvements include transportation safety projects, preservation work and renovations to bridges across California.
The Traffic Congestion Relief Program will receive $18 million for projects meant to reduce congestion, connect transportation systems and provide for more efficient transportation of goods.
Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond, allocates $15.8 million of the total funds. Officials say more than $19.2 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been used statewide so far for transportation purposes.
The remaining $74 million in funding comes from state and federal transportation budgets.
The full list of allocated funds is available below (see red text).
