Millions Headed To SMC To Upgrade Infrastructure, Replace Buses

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The California Transportation Commission this week awarded nearly $2 billion to support infrastructure projects across the Golden State, including millions headed to San Mateo County.

The latest round of allocations taps $430 million in federal funds from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill and $740 million from California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act. The funds will boost infrastructure upgrades across the Bay Area, including rebuilding freeway interchanges, completing vital bridge repairs, addressing sea level rise, and making more transit options electric.

“California’s transportation infrastructure is critical to the economic and cultural lifeblood of our state,” said Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director. “This funding provides key support in our mission to provide a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system for all users.”

Nearly $8 million will support road improvements and bridge repairs in San Mateo County, and another $15 million will help the county replace more than three dozen diesel buses with zero-emission counterparts.

Here’s where the money is headed on the Peninsula: