California’s “infrastructure decade” continues: $5 billion invested this week alone – Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
California’s “infrastructure decade” continues: $5 billion invested this week alone Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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What you need to know: Over the course of just the last week, California has invested more than $5 billion in local and state infrastructure projects – improving the daily lives of millions of Californians.
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced more than $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments being made throughout the state to improve rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways. This builds on nearly $4 billion in federal and state funding that was just announced by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Together, the more than $5 billion in investments in just the last week are part of Governor Newsom’s build more, faster infrastructure agenda. Find projects building your community at build.ca.gov.
From making people’s commutes easier and safer to strengthening our state’s critical infrastructure to better withstand extreme weather, we’re investing in projects that better the lives of millions of Californians. Thanks to the historic funding from the Biden-Harris Administration, ‘infrastructure decade’ in California is a reality.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Why this matters
Today’s funding announcement is part of a multiyear, multibillion dollar investment to modernize and expand the state’s public transit and rail network and prioritizes safety, equity, climate action and economic prosperity in the transportation decisions California makes.
“Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is furthering its commitment to fund transit projects that boost the state’s zero-emissions goals,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin. “This critical investment is yet another major step towards growing a more sustainable and equitable transit system for those who work, live and play in California.”
More than $1.3 billion from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
This funding will support 27 new public transportation projects intended to improve rail and transit throughout the state. These projects will give Californians real alternatives to driving and help to keep California on track to meet the state’s ambitious climate goals. Over $4.8 billion has been invested since 2023 in transit and passenger rail projects from competitive TIRCP grants.
Learn more about the projects here.
Nearly $4 billion from the California Transportation Commission
Last week, the CTC allocated more than $3.8 billion for projects that will improve coastal rail lines, freight corridors, bridges, highway interchanges and system enhancements aimed to increase accessibility for multi-modal users.
The projects approved include improvements for locations along the coastal LOSSAN (Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo) rail corridor, four hydrogen fueling stations in San Bernardino, a freeway connector in Bakersfield, a bikeway in Redding and a pedestrian overcrossing in Berkeley. Learn more about the projects here.
Find projects that are building California’s climate-friendly future at Build.ca.gov.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
- Indicator: Investment in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems
- Indicator: Investment in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways
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SDG 13: Climate Action
- Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards
- Indicator: Investment in infrastructure projects that better withstand extreme weather
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure | Investment in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems | Investment in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards | Investment in infrastructure projects that better withstand extreme weather |
Explanation:
1. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure is addressed in the article through the announcement of investments in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways. This aligns with Target 9.1, which focuses on developing quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. The investment in these projects serves as an indicator of progress towards this target.
2. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities is connected to the article as the infrastructure investments aim to provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems. This aligns with Target 11.2, which focuses on providing such transport systems. The investment in rail and transit projects, bridges and highways, and walking and biking pathways serves as an indicator of progress towards this target.
3. SDG 13: Climate Action is relevant to the article as the infrastructure investments include projects that better withstand extreme weather, strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards. This aligns with Target 13.1, which focuses on strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity. The investment in infrastructure projects that better withstand extreme weather serves as an indicator of progress towards this target.
Source: gov.ca.gov
