California Construction News staff writer
More than $2.5 billion was announced last week for 16 public transportation construction projects in the first wave of a historic infusion of state funding to expand transit and passenger rail service throughout the state.
“The projects funded represent critical transportation and will provide alternatives to driving with access to a modernized, public transit system,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “California is unwavering in our commitment to our world-leading climate agenda, including record levels of investments in public transportation projects to electrify fleets, expand and improve service, and spark ridership growth.”
The funding announcement is part of a larger, multi-year, multi-billion-dollar investment to upgrade the state’s transit systems. Grants are administered by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA).
“These historic investments in transit and intercity rail projects will help get these transformative projects over the finish line and into operation so the people of California can enjoy more of the mobility, safety, environmental and equity benefits that come with riding transit,” said Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “With billions of additional state investments in the pipeline, more upgrades are on the way – putting California transit agencies in a strong position to compete for significant federal infrastructure funding to deliver even more improvements.”
Projects receiving funding include:
In addition to the $2.54 billion announced today for existing TIRCP projects, CalSTA will award another $1.14 billion to new transit projects and improvements at high-priority intersections where rail lines and public streets meet by the end of April, with billions more in funding over the next few years.
A complete list can be found here.
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