Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on July 16, 2026, announced nearly $2.5 billion in funding for more than 150 projects to improve state highway systems, advance public transit and create good-paying jobs.
Through the California Transportation Commission (CTC), this investment brings the Newsom administration's total transportation allocations for fiscal 2025-26 to approximately $13.8 billion.
These investments support local streets and roads, state highways, active transportation, public transit and intercity rail projects and will create more than 150,000 jobs. Since 2019, the Newsom administration has allocated more than $78.4 billion to transportation projects across California, supporting the creation of more than 800,000 jobs.
This announcement includes nearly $547 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and another $736 million from California's Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The remaining $1.1 billion is funded through the State Highway Account, the general fund and other state and federal programs.
California was awarded an annual investment of approximately $16.7 billion in infrastructure funding since IIJA's passage. That includes investments to upgrade the state's roads, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, electric vehicle charging networks, ports and waterways.
The remaining investments are supported by SB 1, which has provided nearly $5.5 billion annually for transportation projects since 2017. SB 1 calls for splitting the money between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly, depending on the availability of funds, including those partially funded by SB 1.
"Our transportation team is continuing to prioritize benefits for all Californians with bold infrastructure investments that will connect communities and boost our economy," California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin said.
"Investments made today support the department's mission to build and maintain a transportation system that helps Californians navigate the state safely and efficiently — now and decades into the future," Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy said.
Notable project investments:
Southwest Los Angeles County mobility hubs — $257 million
Improves connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and highway commuters, including thousands of residents and global visitors traveling to attend major cultural and sporting events ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Whiskey Creek Bridge renovation — $99 million
Replaces the historic bridge on State Route 299 in Shasta County.
Interstate 215 revitalization — $64 million
Rehabilitates pavement and upgrades safety elements on about 9 mi. of Interstate 215 in Riverside County.
State Route 156 interchange — $60 million
Builds a new interchange at Castroville Boulevard in Monterey County.
Milpas Street sidewalks and add lighting — $6.7 million
Creates high-visibility crosswalks along Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, which is considered one of the city's most hazardous.
Joe Rodota Bike Trail gap fixes —$727,000
Closes gaps in the bike trail connecting downtown Santa Rosa.
Marysville Boulevard signal and crossings — $518,000
Installs signals, bikeways and enhanced pedestrian crossings in Sacramento.
