California invests nearly $900M for Mass Transit Systems
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $848 million last week to advance mass transit systems, expand pedestrian and bicycle options, as well as improve freight movement. Guided by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda, these improvements will bolster local transportation options and California’s economy.
The CTC also approved the 2026 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), which invests $17.9 billion over the next four years in the state highway system for new safety features, more access for bicyclists and pedestrians and repairs of pavement and bridges. The funding includes $47 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and $405 million via California’s Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
“The significant allocations made this past week support a sensible balance between immediate project needs with funding for long-term improvements that continue to shape the future of our transportation system,” said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy.
