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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the California Transportation Commission has allocated $101.2 million to 13 projects aimed at enhancing walking and biking routes across the state. This funding is part of a broader initiative, bringing total investment in such projects to $2.7 billion during Newsom's administration.
The awarded projects aim to foster healthier communities by connecting neighborhoods and improving quality of life through the construction of bikeways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, safer street crossings, and streetscaping elements. Notably, all these projects are located in or directly benefit disadvantaged communities, with over half designated as "Safe Routes to Schools."
Governor Newsom emphasized the dual benefits of these initiatives: "California is making it easier and safer for everyone to bike and walk in their communities. We’re building healthier, more connected neighborhoods and cutting pollution at the same time."
Next year, an additional $67 million will be distributed by the state's ten largest Metropolitan Planning Organizations through regional competitions.
Commission Vice Chair Darnell Grisby highlighted the importance of these efforts: “The Active Transportation Program is a key tool in making our communities safer and making it easier for residents to get to jobs and schools.”
The Active Transportation Program was established in 2013 as California's sole dedicated funding source for walking and biking projects. It receives financial support from Senate Bill 1—the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017—and other state and federal funds, including those from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
A comprehensive list of funded projects is available on the Commission’s Active Transportation Program website.
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