Governor appoints new Caltrans director

Laurie Berman. Photograph courtesy of Caltrans On Feb. 20, 2018, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. had appointed Laurie Berman as the new director of Caltrans. The announcement comes as Director Malcolm Dougherty announced his departure from public service to pursue other opportunities in the private sector. [...]

By |2018-02-22T03:11:09-06:00February 22, 2018|

Feds award California $274.5 million in additional transportation funding

 The federal government has awarded California $274.5 million in extra transportation funding for meeting all its deadlines for federally funded projects. “California has a reputation for maximizing its federal funding and successfully launching infrastructure projects, and these additional funds are our reward for that proven track record,” said Caltrans director Malcolm Dougherty. “These funds will [...]

By |2017-09-27T00:00:56-05:00September 27, 2017|

California Transportation Commission approves $593 million in funding

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved nearly $593 million for 124 transportation projects aimed at alleviating traffic delays, repairing aging roads and bridges, and encouraging bicycling and walking. The funding is part of a larger push to rebuild and maintain the Golden State’s infrastructure. “These projects will help us maintain and modernize California’s transportation system,” [...]

By |2017-07-12T15:00:57-05:00July 12, 2017|
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