SACRAMENTO
Caltrans awards $51.4 million for sustainable transportation projects to strengthen California's Climate resilience
With a majority of funding coming from Governor Gavin Newsom's clean transportation infrastructure package and the California Climate Commitment, Caltrans today awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California to help communities better withstand the impacts of extreme weather events fueled by climate change.
The selected projects will help reduce planet-warming pollution, improve resiliency of the state highway system, enhance access to safe walkways and bike paths, and expand natural disaster preparedness. Nearly $29 million comes from one-time state and federal sources made possible by Governor Newsom's historic $15 billion clean transportation package in the 2022-23 state budget to further the state's ambitious climate goals. Another $12.4 million comes from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The awards will fund project planning and conceptual design efforts, helping move the projects closer to construction.
"California is at the forefront of planning transportation projects built to help underserved communities withstand the effects of climate change," said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. "By working closely with local partners, we can maintain a sustainable, adaptable and resilient transportation system that will serve all Californians far into the future."
View the complete list of this year's planning grant project awardees online at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/division-of-transportation-planning/regional-and-community-planning/sustainable-transportation-planning-grants/2024-2025-sustainable-transportation-planning-grant-winners
Caltrans awards transportation planning grants each year through a competitive process to encourage local and regional projects. Applications are evaluated on how projects advance state transportation and climate goals by identifying and addressing statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies on the highway system. The grant program began in the 2015-16 fiscal year. Since then, Caltrans has awarded 685 planning grants totaling $266 million, and more than 60 percent of those projects have been completed.
SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually that is shared between state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of SB 1 funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1.
Find more projects that are building California's climate-friendly future at build.ca.gov and RebuildingCA.ca.gov.
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LAKE COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is accepting applications for home repairs
Does your home need electrical or plumbing repairs? Are conditions in the home unsafe? Do you or a member of your household need handicap accessibility modifications to make the home more accessible to your needs? Do you need a wheelchair ramp or lift or stair repairs to make it easier to get in and out of the house?
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is actively accepting applications for the Brush of Kindness Home Repair Program. Our homes are our greatest investments but it is not always easy or affordable to manage the maintenance a home requires. The Brush of Kindness Program was created to make it possible for seniors, military veterans, disabled individuals, and others to get the repair services they need while remaining in their homes. Habitat for Humanity Lake County is here to help by providing critical health and safety repairs to homeowners who qualify for the program.
Applicants must have owned and lived in their home for at least three years and be income-qualified. If you, or someone you know, are interested and might qualify, please contact the Habitat office at 707-994-1100 for more information or come into the office at 15312 Lakeshore Drive Clearlake to receive an application. For assistance in Spanish dial extension 108.
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