County Receives $11M from State Infrastructure Bill

By the California Transportation Commission

The California Transportation Commission(CTC) this week allocated more than $3.1 billion for projects that will improve the state’s transportation infrastructure, making it safer, more sustainable and more reliable.

The allocation includes nearly $1.8 billion in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and almost $200 million in funding from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

“These state and federal investments will continue to allow Caltrans to rebuild our transportation system so that it is more climate-change resilient, reduces pollution and travel times, and improves goods movement,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These projects will have a direct, positive impact on every Californian. Commuters, truckers, and visitors will all benefit from more reliable roadways and a safer transportation network.”

Projects the CTC approved include:

• $8 million to rehabilitate the pavement, lighting, replace sign panels and add Transportation Management System elements on State Route 183 from north of South Davis Road to south of Del Monte Avenue near Salinas and Castroville in Monterey County. $1.2 million of this project is funded through (SB) 1.

• $11 million to construct a roundabout on Hwy. 154 at the intersection of Baseline Avenue/Edison Road in the Santa Ynez area of Santa Barbara County.  $10.1 million of this total is funded through the Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA).

• $6.8 million to the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) for improvements to the US 101/Avila Beach Drive Interchange which will include a roundabout, park and ride facility, sidewalk, bike lanes and a transit stop.

The IIJA, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure to improve the sustainability and resiliency of our energy, water, broadband and transportation systems. California has received more than $22 billion since the IIJA’s passage in November 2021.

SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually that is shared equally between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.

For more information about California transportation projects funded by the IIJA and SB 1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov.