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California transportation secretary urges AASHTO to make equity central as billions flow to infrastructure
Summary
In a recorded message to AASHTO, California Transportation Secretary Toksar Mishakin outlined the state's Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI), announced a call for applicants to a new interagency equity advisory committee, and highlighted $47 billion in state infrastructure funding and targeted pilot programs.
California Transportation Secretary Toksar Mishakin urged members of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in a recorded message to prioritize equity as the state and federal policy and funding environment creates what she called a "critical moment" for transportation change.
"Equity isn't just some abstract concept when it comes to transportation," Mishakin said, adding that mobility is "an absolute lifeline" and that investments should ensure people of every race, age, ability and socioeconomic status have safe, equitable access. She said California has embedded equity and climate goals into its Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) to guide investments.
Mishakin described several steps…
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