2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program

The California Transportation Commission is offering up to $500 million in grant funding for the 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program. Eligible public agencies – regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions, and Caltrans – may nominate projects that are already included in an adopted regional transportation plan and a comprehensive corridor plan. Funded projects can address highway, street, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and habitat restoration improvements, with a focus on safety, congestion reduction, accessibility, economic development, air quality, land‑use efficiency, matching‑fund levels, and timely completion. Awards will be made in June 2027, with a two‑year performance period for each grant. Applications are due 11 Nov 2026. • Eligible applicants: public agencies (regional planning agencies, county commissions, Caltrans) located in California • Eligible project types: highway/road upgrades, HOV/managed lanes, auxiliary lanes, truck climbing lanes, dedicated bike lanes, transit facilities, rail facilities, bike/pedestrian paths, habitat preservation – but not general‑purpose lane construction • Funding: State‑sourced (SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act), reimbursable, no matching‑fund requirement, no letter of intent required • Total program funding: $500 M; number of awards and per‑award amounts to be determined • Application deadline: 19 Nov 2026 (23:59 UTC) • Award announcement: June 2027; performance period: 2 years