Issue 2, 2023

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Director's Message

Caltrans moves resolutely toward a ZEV future; SB 1 efficiencies continue to exceed goals

Caltrans celebrates landmark anniversary

Fifty years on, the department remains resolute on improving our transportation network

It's been a bumpy year so far for potholes

A steady succession of winter storms battered the state and wreaked havoc with roadways’ pavement

Clean California gives local agencies a beautification boost

In its first cycle, the Clean California Local Grant Program awarded about $300 million statewide

Project Spotlight: Final-touches time for Sacramento’s ‘FixSac5’

Capital commuters, others benefit from $370 million Interstate 5 Corridor Enhancement Project

District 11 looks to turn the corner on wrong-way crashes

Caltrans and the Office of Traffic Safety team up to address a flurry of such incidents in San Diego

Caltrans looks to lead the way to an electrified future

Spurred by governor’s orders and climate-change issues, department embraces zero-emission vehicles

Senate Bill 1 efficiencies program sets news records in 2021-22

Caltrans is required to achieve at least $100 million in cost-savings each year to invest back in highway system

HSIP grants help local agencies improve safety

282 projects totaling $225.6 million have been approved for funding as part of Cycle 11 of the program

The roads not traveled – until further notice

Mile Marker presents three examples of long-term roadway closures that Caltrans has been addressing for quite some time

Mile Markers

A select look at the latest quarterly statistics regarding Caltrans Strategic Plan performance objectives