Caltrans workshop shapes future of California transportation

Staff Report - May 24, 2012

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) hosted a workshop on May 23 for transportation stakeholders and officials to evaluate the California Interregional Blueprint, a long-term plan that will help shape decision-making for the state’s transportation system. “The future of California’s economy ...

California Transportation Commission chair: ‘California can’t afford to not build high-speed rail’

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 22, 2011

Dario Frommer, chair of the California Transportation Commission, issued a statement on the release of the California High-Speed Rail Authority's new business plan. “Unfortunately I cannot be in Sacramento...for the release of the new high-speed rail business plan because my flight ...

CA Transportation Commission allocates nearly $140 million

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 24, 2011

Transportation projects throughout Orange County received an added boost last week when the California Transportation Commission allocated nearly $140 million to fund construction. The projects awarded are part of the State Transportation Improvement Program and voter-approved Proposition 1B, a $20 billion ...

Caltrans white paper: Payments to contractors at risk

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Aug 11, 2010

Caltrans on Aug. 11 released a white paper that highlights the negative economic impacts the budget delay is having on transportation projects statewide. The effects of the delayed budget are being felt as the California Transportation Commission meets today and tomorrow. Funding ...