State – The California Transportation Commission announced yesterday that it will allocate $128 million to 75 transportation projects statewide, including $36 million in economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Caltrans reported that $25 million of these funds are savings due to lower than expected contractor bids on several California Recovery Act projects earlier this year. “In its ongoing effort to maximize all Recovery Act dollars coming to California, Caltrans will use the savings from these projects to fund other projects that would not have otherwise received funding,” said David Anderson, Information Officer with Caltrans. Amador County has no projects funded through this latest disbursement of funds. Two Recovery Act have been funded locally to date: the application of sealant on Highway 88 totaling $292,510, and “Cold plane AC pavement and rubberized application” on Highway 88 totaling $791,115. Highlights of today’s allocations include $11 million for the installation of roadside fencing at various locations statewide, $11 million to install signs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties to warn vehicles of height restrictions, $14 million to reduce traffic congestion and freeway noise on I-8 in El Cajon in San Diego County, and $29 million to make safety improvements on I-110 in Los Angeles. Calaveras County will receive $1,045,000 for tree planting over an area of approximately 28 acres on Route 4 east of Rolleri Bypass Road. “This is a great example of how effectively we are getting transportation dollars out on the street to create jobs and invest in our state’s future,” said Caltrans Director Will Kempton. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 12 June 2009 00:40
Transportation Stimulus Funding
State – The California Transportation Commission announced yesterday that it will allocate $128 million to 75 transportation projects statewide, including $36 million in economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Caltrans reported that $25 million of these funds are savings due to lower than expected contractor bids on several California Recovery Act projects earlier this year. “In its ongoing effort to maximize all Recovery Act dollars coming to California, Caltrans will use the savings from these projects to fund other projects that would not have otherwise received funding,” said David Anderson, Information Officer with Caltrans. Amador County has no projects funded through this latest disbursement of funds. Two Recovery Act have been funded locally to date: the application of sealant on Highway 88 totaling $292,510, and “Cold plane AC pavement and rubberized application” on Highway 88 totaling $791,115. Highlights of today’s allocations include $11 million for the installation of roadside fencing at various locations statewide, $11 million to install signs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties to warn vehicles of height restrictions, $14 million to reduce traffic congestion and freeway noise on I-8 in El Cajon in San Diego County, and $29 million to make safety improvements on I-110 in Los Angeles. Calaveras County will receive $1,045,000 for tree planting over an area of approximately 28 acres on Route 4 east of Rolleri Bypass Road. “This is a great example of how effectively we are getting transportation dollars out on the street to create jobs and invest in our state’s future,” said Caltrans Director Will Kempton. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
