More than $2M approved for projects in Mendocino County

California is investing “nearly $1 billion in bicycle and pedestrian Infrastructure over the next four years,” including more than $2 million in two Mendocino County projects, the California Department of Transportation reported.

According to a Caltrans press release, the agency will “spend approximately $930 million over the next four years to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the state, according to a plan approved by the California Transportation Commission” recently, which “includes 265 miles of new and improved bike lanes on state highways.”

“The future of transportation relies on offering increased options for everybody, including better paths for walking and infrastructure for biking,” Caltrans Director Tony Tavares is quoted as saying. “These investments will help us build a California that fits every traveler, including those on foot, on bicycles, and on other personal mobility devices.”

The projects in Mendocino County include:

Approximately $1.1 million in SB1 funding in support of allocations toward pavement repair, guardrail and ADA curb ramp upgrades and other roadway improvements on U.S. 101 from Route 1 to the Humboldt County Line at various locations near Leggett, Piercy and Cooks Valley in Mendocino County.

Approximately $1.4 million in support of allocations toward the construction of ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, retaining walls and roadway and culvert improvements on Route 1 in Fort Bragg from the Pudding Creek

Bridge to Route 20 in Mendocino County.

Caltrans describes the latest allocations as including “nearly $375 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, and $276 million via Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Since 2021, California has received nearly $38 billion in IIJA funds, including more than $27.6 billion for transportation-related projects. In addition, SB 1 provides $5 billion in transportation funding each year 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 those partially funded by SB 1.