Issue 1, 2022

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Director's Message

My time as Caltrans’ acting Director has come to an end, and I wanted to thank you all for the support that I have received since serving in this interim role.

Mile Markers

Caltrans Strategic Plan Performance Objectives

Caltrans Helps Make Clean Sweep of State

Clean California, through engagement and partnerships, tackles trash to transform communities

Projects Honor, Protect a Way of Life

Department dedicated to collaborating with California’s diverse tribes

Caltrans, State Push Fire-Resilient Roadways Strategy

Aggressive vegetation management lowers danger along vulnerable routes

Project Spotlight: Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry

Caltrans a key player in creating new trade/travel corridor between U.S., Mexico

All Aboard to the Future

Hydrogen power is coming down the track for California's rail fleet

More Federal Dollars Strengthen State Travel Grid

Pandemic relief funds, record reallocation sent to Caltrans, local agencies

Pavement Innovations Will Have a Lasting Impact

Caltrans and the UC: Partners on the road to durability