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Congressman DeSaulnier briefs council, secures $2 million for San Ramon fiber-optic and cites $166 million for I-680 corridor
Summary
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier updated the San Ramon City Council on district work, including a $2 million community-benefit allocation for fiber-optic / smart traffic projects in San Ramon and a $166 million appropriation for I-680 corridor improvements; he discussed priorities in transportation, education and behavioral health.
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D) addressed the San Ramon City Council on April 22, reviewing district priorities and recent federal funding wins that he said affect the Tri-Valley and San Ramon specifically.
DeSaulnier told council members that his office secured a $2,000,000 community-benefit allocation specifically earmarked for San Ramon to advance a fiber-optic network and smart-signal/systems management work, which council members said will support traffic management and a citywide smart-signal program. He also briefed the council on a larger, $166 million federal appropriation intended to upgrade the I-680 corridor, a project the congressman said would include charging stations, HOV-lane improvements and broader corridor modernization.
The congressman described the districtlegislative focus areas as transportation, education and health, and described efforts to make earmarked community-benefit projects more transparent and performance-driven. He noted ongoing coordination with Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Alameda County partners and UC research institutions to apply modern traffic management technologies.
Councilmembers asked about the scope of the $2 million San Ramon funding and how additional funds might be pursued. DeSaulnier said the $2 million is intended to help local fiber and smart-signal projects and encouraged the city to pursue additional federal discretionary grants and appropriations, pointing to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other transportation grant programs. The congressman also described work supporting low-cost digital educational resources for community college students, noting prior legislative efforts to reduce textbook costs through technological deployment.
Councilmembers thanked DeSaulnier for the funding announcement and discussed potential next steps, including coordinating with Contra Costa Transportation Authority on countywide broadband and integrating the San Ramon fiber project with the county strategic broadband plan.
DeSaulnier took questions on the appropriations process, how local governments can be more competitive for federal funding, and promised continued engagement. Councilmembers praised his officeand staff for assistance in securing the community-benefit allocation.
