California invests nearly $5 billion for local projects to improve roadways, new alternative transport options
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Oct 17, 2025

California invests nearly $5 billion for local projects to improve roadways, new alternative transport options

What you need to know: Nearly $5 billion is being invested into infrastructure projects across California by fixing roads and bridges and building new zero emission projects.

MERCED – Continuing to improve regional roadways and enhance public transportation overall, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $5 billion to improve safety and mobility on local streets and state highways, as well as fund new alternative transportation options and zero emissions projects.

More than half of today's allocation will provide 600 local governments and regional transportation agencies with their annual funding to fix roads, bridges and other transportation needs statewide.

California is investing in itself — in our communities, our people, and the places we drive, walk, and ride every day. We're making our roads safer, our commutes smoother, and our transportation system cleaner and more connected.

Governor Gavin Newsom

Among the projects approved is $700 million for repairs and critical upgrades needed for the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a 60-year-old span in the Port of Los Angeles that will soon undergo a major deck refurbishment. Another $140 million will fund truck climbing lanes among other improvements to Interstate 80 in the Sierra foothills between Applegate and Emigrant Gap, a major west coast freight thoroughfare.

"This nearly $5 billion investment highlights California's strong commitment to creating a modern, resilient transportation system that enhances local streets and strengthens connections between neighborhoods, job centers and schools," said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. "Thanks to Governor Newsom's leadership, Caltrans' work and the Commission, we are building a safer, more connected and future-ready transportation network that serves all Californians."

Pedestrian facilities also received support from the allocations, including an award of $97 million to replace a pedestrian bridge that connects neighborhoods south of the City College of San Francisco campus and other improvements to Interstate 280 between San Francisco and San Mateo counties. And $6.3 million will be spent on new sidewalks, bike lanes and traffic controls in the cities of Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa and in Santa Clara County.

"Our local partners are steadfast contributors and valued partners in keeping California's vast transportation network safe and efficient," said Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy. "When added to the various highway projects also approved, this month's action ensures that hundreds of essential improvements in our cities and neighborhoods will better enable people and goods to flow throughout the state and beyond."

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"The Commission is committed to ensuring that California's transportation system is safe and reliable for everyone who uses it," said California Transportation Commission Executive Director Tanisha Taylor. "Today's nearly $5 billion investment in projects will improve multimodal access to schools and employment centers, boost our growing economy, and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for all Californians."

Other notable projects include:
  • $10 million to build a floating charging station for zero emission ferries in San Francisco Bay.
  • $9.7 million to purchase electric buses for use around the University of California, Los Angeles campus.
  • $8 million to restore fire-damaged irrigation systems and landscaping near Lake Forest in Orange County.

Of the total allocation this month, $470 million comes through Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and $4.2 billion from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The larger than normal funding relates almost exclusively to the annual allocation provided to local governments and regional transportation agencies.

California is expected to receive nearly $42 billion in federal infrastructure funding over a span of five years. These investments will upgrade the state's roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports and the electric vehicle charging network.

SB 1 has invested approximately $5 billion annually toward transportation projects since 2017. It provides funding split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

For more information about transportation and other infrastructure projects funded with state and federal investments, visit build.ca.gov.

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