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Caltrans outlines project delays, emergency repairs and timeline updates affecting Kern County
Summary
Caltrans Districts 6 and 9 briefed the Kern COG on emergency repairs, a monthly project-tracking template, and schedule shifts after a statewide SHOP rebalancing; several Kern County projects were moved out a year or more while emergency work and local safety improvements are being prioritized.
Caltrans told the Kern Council of Governments Transportation Planning Policy Committee on Jan. 15 that several locally significant projects will be delayed as state program rebalancing shifts funds and that emergency repairs are being prioritized.
“This funding is available for expansion projects and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said a Caltrans District 6 representative while describing the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) apportionments for the region. The presenter said member agencies were emailed apportionment notices and encouraged operators to begin planning projects.
Caltrans staff described a statewide SHOP (State Highway Operation and Protection Program) rebalancing that has left about $750 million available this fiscal year while roughly $3.5 billion in projects remain to be programmed.…
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