The California Transportation Commission has approved $848 million in funding to advance transit systems, freight infrastructure, and active transportation projects across the state. The investment supports upgrades to rail networks, highways, and multimodal infrastructure.
The funding includes $405 million from Senate Bill 1 and $47 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program will support a mix of transit expansion, freight improvements, and safety upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists.
A key component includes $273 million for rail technology and infrastructure projects. This includes a $100 million allocation for a tunnel segment of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension, which will connect downtown San Jose to Santa Clara. The scope covers tunnel launch structures and support systems required for continued construction.
The commission also allocated $33 million to expand freight rail capacity at the Port of Long Beach and $35 million for rail power infrastructure in Los Angeles. Additional funding will support a large-scale electric vehicle charging facility in Sacramento and multiple highway and bridge improvement projects statewide.
In parallel, the commission approved the 2026 State Highway Operation and Protection Program, which will invest $17.9 billion over four years to improve safety, repair pavement, and enhance access across the state highway network. It also approved a $2.7 billion State Transportation Improvement Program to fund priority projects across all counties.
These investments will improve mobility, strengthen freight movement, and expand transportation options statewide.