The California Transportation Commission recently approved $271 million for 73 projects designed to improve the state’s rail and highway systems, and enhance California’s economic recovery.
The funding includes $214 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by state voters in 2006, and $57 million from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars.
Rail-related funding includes $40.7 million to improve railroad operations and access to West Basin rail yards within the Port of Los Angeles.