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Caltrans asks for $225 million to replace heavy fleet; subcommittee orders overdue report within 30 days
Summary
Caltrans requested a one‑time $225 million appropriation to replace aging medium‑ and heavy‑duty vehicles and build zero‑emission charging infrastructure. The committee demanded the statutorily required report under Government Code 14108 within 30 days before it will fully consider the request.
Caltrans told the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5 that it needs a one‑time budget augmentation of $225,000,000 — $6.9 million for personnel services and $218.1 million for operating expenses — to continue replacing aging medium‑ and heavy‑duty fleet equipment and install zero‑emission vehicle charging infrastructure.
‘‘This request represents the fifth year of Caltrans’ recent multi‑year fleet replacement endeavor,’’ Stephen Keck, Caltrans’ deputy director for finance, told the subcommittee. He said the department expects the funding to support replacement of about 1,100 vehicles, including a portion of heavier equipment such as loaders, graders and snow removal apparatus, and to expand ZEV charging projects at maintenance yards statewide.
The request…
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