Tag: California Transportation Commission

Roadbuilding

Calif. approves hundreds of infrastructure projects

California Transportation Commission approves hundreds of infrastructure projects thanks to funding from SB-1. Get the details on Equipment World.

August 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Effort to repeal Calif. gas tax increase gains momentum

The tax increase is designed to bring in billions for transportation projects but so far, the repeal effort has a majority of Californians’ support. More here.

July 3, 2018

Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission approves $328 million for 88 transportation projects

The California Transportation commission has approved $328 million for 88 transportation projects across the state, including 41 biking and pedestrian projects receiving $35.8 million from the Active Transportation Program. “This list of multi-modal and fix-it-first projects help us keep our commitment to Californians to maintain and improve the transportation system for economic and quality of […]

May 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Calif. Transportation Commission allocates $126.4 million for improvement projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $126.4 million for 49 projects for road and bridge upkeep and transit and rail system upgrades. “Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it comes to California’s transportation infrastructure,” says California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Although we must not forget that our state highway […]

January 26, 2017

Roadbuilding

California allocates $236 million for 40 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $236 million for 40 transportation projects across the state. “Allocations like those made today help Caltrans continue to invest in, maintain and modernize California’s transportation system,” says California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcom Dougherty. “Each of these projects is an opportunity to improve safety, access and mobility […]

December 13, 2016

Roadbuilding

California allocates $244 million in funding for 71 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission has allocated $244 million in new funding for 71 transportation projects across the state, including $18.5 million from the Active Transportation Program for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The state highway system is getting $87.4 million from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 18 projects, including pavement repair, preservation work, […]

October 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission allocates $814 million for transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $814 million for 135 transportation projects across the state. The bulk of the funding, $732.7 million, comes from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 72 “fix-it-first” projects The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) says these projects will maintain and preserve the state highway system and its supporting […]

August 23, 2016

Roadbuilding

California slashes $754 million from transportation ; DOT says impact of job delays, cuts could be billions

California will have significantly less money to spend on transportation over the next five years following the California Transportation Commission’s decision to slash the Department of Transportation’s budget. According to Caltrans, the commission decided to cut the budget by $754 million over the next five years after a review of the current and projected financial situation. […]

January 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caltrans seeks 5,000 volunteers for road-usage fee study

The California Department of Transportation is looking for 5,000 volunteers for the Road Charge Pilot Program that would look at ways to charge motorists road-usage fees to fund transportation projects. Officials want to make sure volunteers are representative of the “vast geographic and socioeconomic diversity” of California. Signup information is available at www.CaliforniaRoadChargePilot.com. The California Road […]

January 19, 2016

Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission adopts 27 projects valued at $154 million

The California Transportation Commission has approved 27 projects worth close to $154 million, including allocations from Proposition 1B approved in 2006. “Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is making sure every dollar counts when it comes to building California’s transportation infrastructure: repairing aging freeways, making highways and bridges safer and promoting bicycling and walking,” says Caltrans […]

December 17, 2015

Roadbuilding

California Transportation Commission allocates $561 million for 125 transportation projects

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $561 million for state and local transportation projects across the state, representing 125 total projects. “At Caltrans (California Department of Transportation), we are working to not only preserve our investments in the state highway system, but are also investing in projects that expand the availability bike and pedestrian […]

July 7, 2015

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California Transportation Commission approves $325.8 million in transportation improvements

The California Transportation Commission has approved funds for 142 transportation projects across the state, including roads and bridges as well as biking and pedestrian projects. The funds allocated total $325.8 million, with $132 million from the State Highway Operation & Protection Program for 54 infrastructure and state highway projects. California Department of Transportation director Malcolm […]

April 1, 2015