Bay City News
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) on Friday allocated almost $1.2 billion to invest in urban and rural projects in an ongoing historic effort to enhance the state’s crucial transportation infrastructure, Caltrans said.
The recent allotments comprise approximately $428 million from the 2021 federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and $168 million through Senate Bill 1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
The CTC also incorporated $245 million in funding for trash capture devices for rivers and waterways, shoreline embankment restoration, enhancements to bus, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, railroad overcrossings and improved access across the state highway system in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The CTC recently approved projects that span across seven Bay Area counties. Among them are:
Alameda County
In and around Pleasanton, a $66.4 million allocation has been designated for improvements spanning from Route 680 to Route 238. The project includes the rehabilitation of pavement, shoulders, off- and on-ramps, construction of concrete barriers, sign upgrades, guardrail enhancements, Transportation Management System (TMS) elements and the improvement of facilities in accordance with ADA standards.