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Transportation Funding Supports Job Creation and California’s Economy:

We can’t rely on the federal government to rescue California infrastructure projects. Federal funding for local bridge projects has been stagnant at approximately $300 million annually for over a decade. At this rate of funding, the study determined that over half of local bridges (weighted by deck area) will fall into a “poor” condition under federal regulations by 2035.
Federal, state, and local infrastructure funding yields nearly $200 billion in economic activity in California and creates 700,000 jobs each year for the Golden State. That means that every $1 spent on infrastructure in California creates $4.30 in economic activity.

Transportation is vital to California’s economy. If there are any interruptions to California’s voter-approved, on-going, dedicated sources of transportation funding — the progress made on fixing California’s roads, bridges and critical infrastructure will decline.
In 2018, voters reiterated their support for approximately $5.4 billion of ongoing SB1 funds annually to maintain, improve, and make safer California’s streets, roads, and bridges, relieve congestion, increase goods-movement, and provide more transit, bicycle and walking options.

California’s Roads and Bridges are in Need of Serious Repair:

State and local governments own and operate over 25,000 bridges. A 2020 study jointly funded by cities, counties, regional transportation agencies, and Caltrans analyzed the condition and funding needs of California’s 12,339 locally-owned bridges. This study found that more than 4,800 local bridges in California need repair or replacement.
According to the California State Transportation Agency, there are over 8,000 multimodal transportation improvement projects underway to enhance safety and mobility in every California community.
- 5,846 maintenance and rehabilitation projects on state highways and local streets and roads
- 1,652 projects to improve safety for drivers
- 405 bridge projects
- 361 congestion relief projects
- 1,554 bicycle and pedestrian safety projects
- 1,174 transit projects, including bud and rail investments

To learn more about what local projects near you are created with ongoing transportation investments, please visit our Transparency and Accountability Page.

Fast Facts

Transportation Funding Supports Job Creation and California’s Economy:

California’s Roads and Bridges are in Need of Serious Repair:

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