SAN DIEGO — California is ranking near the bottom of the country when it comes to the cost and condition of its highways and state roads, according to a new national study.
The annual highway report from the Reason Foundation placed California 49th out of all 50 states.
The study evaluated state roadway systems across 13 categories, using the latest available data from 2023. Researchers looked at factors including pavement condition, traffic congestion, spending, and overall cost-effectiveness…