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Caltrans outlines $100 million active‑transportation reservation, 34 projects and multi‑year construction plan
Summary
The secretary said Caltrans secured a $100 million reservation for active transportation funding supporting 34 projects across all 12 Caltrans districts, including separated bikeways, sidewalk gap closures and projects in underserved communities, and discussed related governor and federal budget proposals.
The secretary of the California State Transportation Agency told attendees that Caltrans secured a $100,000,000 reservation specifically for active transportation and described how those funds will be used across the state.
"34 total projects, for that $100,000,000 in all 12 Caltrans districts," the secretary said, characterizing the program as already moving from planning to delivery. He listed project types funded under the reservation: 13 separated bikeways, more than 50,000 feet of sidewalk gap closures, 27 projects targeted to underserved communities, 26 projects on main‑street locations and two traffic‑calming/road‑diet projects.
Timing: The secretary gave a staged construction schedule: two projects went to construction in 2021, 10 more in the following year, four in 2023 and 18 expected in 2024. He emphasized that the work is intended to be implemented, not left on a shelf.
Budget context: The secretary referenced the governor's budget proposal and cited a large overall figure in the talk (transcript: '505,100,000,000') while noting the governor also proposed additional money for active transportation and a possible three‑month free transit pilot if the budget is enacted. He said a separate $100 million reservation for active transportation—secured with CalBike partnership—was an early deliverable.
Why it matters: The reservation is intended to fund projects that prioritize safety, equity and local mobility, and to demonstrate delivery across Caltrans' 12 districts. The secretary said the state must pair these investments with changes in local land use and stronger protections for walking and biking to achieve durable mode shift.
Attribution and caveats: The secretary spoke about the governor's proposals and Caltrans' internal reservations; he declined to comment on pending legislation and said some figures mentioned in remarks should be verified against budget documents.
Next steps: Caltrans plans to finalize active‑transportation plans for all 12 districts this year and to use the SHSMP complete‑streets performance targets and the DP‑37 decision document to guide project delivery.
