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CA St & Hwy Code § 2453.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2453.5.

2453.5.  The department may submit its comments and recommendations to the commission on any project for which an allocation is to be made.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1178, Sec. 1.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2454.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2454.2.

2454.2.  The planned removal of trackage of the Sacramento Northern Railway, the construction of substitute tracks and track connections, the elimination of 10 existing grade crossings, the acquisition of necessary rights-of-way, and all necessary associated work and appurtenances, to enable Sacramento Northern Railway trains to operate via existing trackage of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, in and adjacent to the City of Pittsburg, shall be eligible for an allocation under Section 2453. The Public Utilities Commission shall determine to what extent, if any, the railroad shall contribute to the project. Such eligibility shall not be contingent on whether the railroad agrees to contribute, and the California Highway Commission shall not deny an allocation on such grounds.The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is necessary to enact this special law regarding the Pittsburg track removal and grade crossing elimination project because of the existence of the following special facts and circumstances:The predominant traffic carried by the Sacramento Northern Railway consists of high explosives, bombs, shells, and ammunition destined for the United States Navy ammunition depot at Port Chicago. Such trains traverse residential areas, cross 10 streets at grade, and constitute a grave hazard to the life and safety of the residents of Pittsburg. Sacramento Northern Railway is willing to remove its tracks and operate its trains via the tracks of the Atchision, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, which is already partially grade separated and which offers a safer route. However, Sacramento Northern Railway will sacrifice certain of its own facilities, will receive no benefits, and therefore is unwilling to contribute any portion of the cost incidental to the removal of its trackage or for the construction of substitute track connections and appurtenances or for the acquisition of rights-of-way.Based on the foregoing, the Legislature therefore finds and declares that it is necessary that the Sacramento Northern track removal and relocation project in and adjacent to the City of Pittsburg shall be eligible for a grade separation allocation, and that subdivision (d) of Section 2454, relating to a contribution by the railroad, shall not apply for purposes of qualifying for an allocation under Section 2453.(Added by renumbering Section 2404.2 by Stats. 1975, Ch. 678.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2455 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2455.

2455.  After an allocation is made to a local agency by the commission, the local agency and the department shall enter into an agreement concerning the handling and accounting of funds, including procedures to permit prompt payment for the work accomplished, and relative to any other phase of the work. The procedures providing for prompt payment of work accomplished shall be drawn in such a manner as to avoid the necessity for the local agency to utilize funds in an amount greater than the local agency’s share of the project costs. Such agreement may establish procedures for the programming of the work of the project in order to assure optimum cash flow utilization of funds made available by the Legislature for purposes of this chapter.(Added by renumbering Section 2405 by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2456 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2456.

2456.  An allocation for construction costs, including preconstruction costs if not already allocated, shall be made to a local agency only if it furnishes evidence satisfactory to the department that all necessary orders of the Public Utilities Commission have been executed, that sufficient local funds will be made available as the work of the project progresses, that all necessary agreements with affected railroad or railroads have been executed that, if required, all environmental impact reports have been prepared and approvals obtained, and that all other matters prerequisite to the award of the construction contract can be accomplished within two years after the allocation. Local funds shall be deemed available to the amount of any general obligation bonds authorized but unsold if it is determined that those bonds may be issued and sold by the local agency at any time.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 298, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2457 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2457.

2457.  Preconstruction costs (engineering, right-of-way, preparation of environmental impact reports, and utility relocation) expended by a local agency prior to any allocation shall be included in the total cost of the project even though expended prior to an allocation. Allocations shall be made for preconstruction costs to a local agency that submits evidence satisfactory to the department that the local agency will be able to meet the requirements for an allocation for construction costs, and that preconstruction costs will exceed the local share of the cost of the project. A local agency may also proceed with the advertising for bids and the construction of a project without prejudice to its right to receive an allocation if an allocation is, in fact, made for such project within the same fiscal year that the construction contract was awarded.(Added by renumbering Section 2407 by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2458 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2458.

2458.  If a construction contract has not been awarded within two years after an allocation for construction costs, the commission may order the allocation canceled and those funds shall revert to the fund set aside for purposes of this chapter. All or any part of an allocation for preconstruction costs may be canceled and those funds shall revert to the fund set aside for purposes of this chapter upon a finding that insufficient progress is being made to complete the project. Where an allocation is canceled pursuant to this section, the local agency shall reimburse the fund set aside for purposes of this chapter the portion of the allocation that is not reverted as set forth in this section. The department shall determine, with the local agency, as to the time of repayment.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 315, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2459 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2459.

2459.  If the actual cost of the project is less than estimated, the allocations made for such project shall be reduced accordingly and the excess shall revert to the fund set aside for the purposes of this chapter. If the actual and necessary cost of the project exceeds the estimate, the allocations made for such project shall be augmented proportionately by a supplemental allocation. An allocation, however, need not be made for a supplemental allocation, unless the commission is satisfied that funds would have been allocated for the project had the actual costs been used in determining its ranking on the priority list.(Added by renumbering Section 2409 by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2460 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2460.

2460.  If more projects comply with the requirements of this chapter than can be financed from funds set aside for purposes of this chapter, allocations shall be made to those projects highest on the priority list established pursuant to Section 2452. The commission may make allocations for any project when it determines, at the time of allocation, that sufficient funds are available for all projects which are higher on the priority list and which are, or are reasonably expected to become, eligible during the fiscal year.(Added by renumbering Section 2410 (as added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1153) by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2460.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2460.5.

2460.5.  From funds remaining after allocations for projects higher on the priority list, the commission shall offer to allocate the remaining funds for the next eligible project on the priority list, even though the amount of the remaining funds is less than the amount the local agency is entitled to for that project.The commission, in the next fiscal year, shall allocate to the local agency an additional amount equal to the difference between the amount the local agency was eligible to receive and the amount of the reduced allocation.The total of the amount of allocations for a single project, including, but not limited to, any allocation pursuant to this section, shall not exceed the amount prescribed by subdivision (c) of Section 2454 without specific legislative authorization.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 315, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2460.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2460.7.

2460.7.  A project that is on the priority list may be constructed by a local agency prior to the time that it reaches a high enough priority for funding under this chapter. The project shall retain its eligibility for listing on subsequent priority lists established by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Section 2452 by applying the traffic, accident, and other conditions existing at the project location at the time immediately preceding the start of construction.If the project subsequently reaches a high enough priority for funding under this chapter, funds shall be allocated and paid to the local agency in the same manner, and under the same terms and conditions, as any other project funded under this chapter on the basis of the cost of construction of the project. To be eligible for subsequent funding under this section, both of the following requirements shall be met:(a) The work on the project shall be performed under terms and conditions established by the department.(b) The project has received the prior approval of the California Transportation Commission.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1354 (Sec. 1).)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2461.

2461.  Allocations for specific projects on the state highway system only shall be deemed expenditures within the county in which the project is situated for the purpose of compliance by the department and the commission with Sections 188 and 188.8.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 777, Sec. 104.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2500.

2500.  This chapter may be cited as the Rural Highway Public Transportation Act.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 781.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2501.

2501.  Federal law has authorized appropriations for expenditure for public mass transportation on highways in rural areas in order to enhance access of rural area populations to employment, health care, retail centers, education, and public services. The purpose of this chapter is to implement that program in this state. The boards of supervisors, city councils, and the department are authorized to do all things necessary and proper in their respective jurisdictions to secure the federal funds for use on rural highway public mass transportation projects in accordance with the intent of federal law and of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 42, Sec. 1. Effective April 1, 1986.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2503.

2503.  As used in this chapter, “rural areas” means areas as defined in Section 101 of Title 23 of the United States Code.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 781.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2505 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2505.

2505.  The department shall establish operating procedures and take such other appropriate actions to comply with the provisions of this chapter and with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 781.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2506.

2506.  All applications for federal funds for rural public mass transportation projects under Section 147 of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-87) shall be made through the department.(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 781.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2507 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 11 - Federal Aid for Rural Highway Public Transportation|Section 2507.

2507.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may authorize the Controller to make payments to claimants for work performed on a rural public mass transportation project prior to the execution of a formal grant agreement subject to all of the following conditions:(a) The work is expressly included in a program of projects approved by the department and submitted to the United States Department of Transportation for funding.(b) A grant agreement for the work is subsequently executed between the department and the claimant.(c) Funds are specifically appropriated and available for the work.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 42, Sec. 2. Effective April 1, 1986.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2540 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2540.

2540.  The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of the state to acquire abandoned railroad lines when the right-of-way for such lines has a potential public transportation use including, but not limited to, a use for highways, busways, bicycles, pedestrians, or guideways.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1130.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2542 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2542.

2542.  The Abandoned Railroad Account is hereby created in the State Transportation Fund. The money in the Abandoned Railroad Account is appropriated to the department for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1130.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2544 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2544.

2544.  The department shall prepare and submit to the Legislature not later than July 1, 1976, a priority list of abandoned railroad lines having rights-of-way that may be developed for public transportation uses.In preparing the list, the department shall consider the State Rail Plan prepared pursuant to Section 7701 of the Public Utilities Code and shall also consult with any city, county, transit district, or regional transportation planning entity within whose boundaries those abandoned railroad lines are located.The department may consider contributions by local agencies toward the purchase of those rights-of-way as a factor in ranking the rights-of-way on the priority list.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 317, Sec. 5.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2546 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2546.

2546.  With money made available for such purpose, the department may acquire any of the rights-of-way included in the priority list prepared pursuant to Section 2544 and shall offer such property to all cities, counties, and transit districts within whose jurisdiction such property is located for development for public transportation purposes. If such public entities indicate an intent to develop such property, the department shall enter into an agreement with them providing for the conveyance of the property for the development of the public transportation use and for such other matters as may be agreed to. If no agreement is reached within three years of the acquisition of the property by the department, such property shall be sold to the highest bidder and the money received shall be deposited in the Abandoned Railroad Account. The department shall acquire the properties in sequence as listed in the priority list unless, for a particular property, the department reasonably determines that (1) the railroad owner is seeking an unreasonably high price for the property; (2) there does not appear to be a public entity willing to enter into an agreement pursuant to this section to develop the property, or (3) the price of the property exceeds the amount of funds available in the Abandoned Railroad Account in the State Transportation Fund.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1098.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2548 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2548.

2548.  In the name of the people of the State of California or, upon authorization from a city, county, or transit district, in the name of such city, county, or transit district, the department may condemn for public transportation purposes, under the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to eminent domain, any right-of-way underlying an abandoned railroad line in fee or any lesser interest found by the department to be necessary.The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the acquisition of such property is a public necessity and is compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1130.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2549 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 13 - Abandoned Railroad Lines|Section 2549.

2549.  (a) Any city, county, transit operator, or the department may submit an application to the department for an advance of funds for the purchase of abandoned railroad rights-of-way pursuant to Section 99317 of the Public Utilities Code. The department shall evaluate the applications in accordance with criteria and procedures adopted by the commission and shall submit the applications and its recommendations thereon to the commission not later than February 1 of each year.(b) The commission shall adopt criteria and procedures for the evaluation of applications by the department. The criteria shall include, but not be limited to all of the following:(1) The viability of the right-of-way as a transit corridor.(2) The extent of local financial participation in the acquisition.(3) The degree to which the unacquired right-of-way is jeopardized by encroaching development.(c) The commission shall annually adopt a priority list for the advance of funds available for the purpose of this section. The commission shall establish and forward to all applicants a preliminary list at least 30 days prior to the date of a commission hearing on the list. The commission shall adopt the priority list, as proposed or as amended, at a subsequent commission hearing following the initial hearing. The commission shall advance funds available for the purposes of this section in accordance with the adopted priority list.(d) Any advance of funds pursuant to this section shall be repaid within a three-year period and shall be repaid with interest at a rate equal the interest rate earned on moneys in the Pooled Money Investment Fund.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1540, Sec. 1.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2550 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 14 - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies|Section 2550.

2550.  The Legislature declares that its intent in enacting this chapter is to encourage a motorist aid system comprising multiple service elements and infrastructure along the California Freeway and Expressway System to enable motorists in need of aid to obtain assistance. However, it is not intended that a motorist aid system be considered an emergency system.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 491, Sec. 1. (SB 516) Effective January 1, 2016.)