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CA St & Hwy Code § 2374 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 7.5 - Federal Funds for Transportation Enhancements|Section 2374.

2374.  The criteria prepared pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2373 and the guidelines prepared pursuant to Section 2371 relative to the allocation of funds for transportation enhancement projects to qualified community conservation corps and the California Conservation Corps shall further the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 373, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2380 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8 - Active Transportation Program|Section 2380.

2380.  There is hereby established the Active Transportation Program in the department for the purpose of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. It is the intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the following goals:(a) Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.(b) Increase safety and mobility for nonmotorized users.(c) Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009).(d) Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.(e) Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.(f) Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 359, Sec. 15. (SB 99) Effective September 26, 2013.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2383 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8 - Active Transportation Program|Section 2383.

2383.  The commission may amend the adopted guidelines after conducting at least one public hearing. The commission shall make a reasonable effort to amend the guidelines prior to the call for projects or may extend the deadline for project submission in order to comply with the new guidelines.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 359, Sec. 15. (SB 99) Effective September 26, 2013.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2384 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8 - Active Transportation Program|Section 2384.

2384.  The commission shall adopt a program of projects to receive allocations under this chapter. The guidelines for an initial two-year program of projects shall be adopted within six months of the enactment of the act enacting this section. The commission shall adopt each program by no later than July 1 of each odd-numbered year, but may alternatively elect to adopt a program annually. Each subsequent program shall cover a period of four fiscal years, beginning July 1 of the year of adoption, and shall be a statement of intent by the commission for the allocation or expenditure of funds during those four fiscal years. The commission shall form a multidisciplinary advisory group to assist it in evaluating project applications.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 198, Sec. 8. (AB 3246) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2385 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8 - Active Transportation Program|Section 2385.

2385.  The department shall administer the program consistent with the guidelines adopted pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 359, Sec. 15. (SB 99) Effective September 26, 2013.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2390 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2390.

2390.  The Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is hereby created.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2391 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2391.

2391.  Pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 11053 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) in the State Highway Account shall be available for appropriation to the Department of Transportation in each annual Budget Act for the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program. Funds made available for the program shall be allocated by the California Transportation Commission to projects designed to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements within highly congested travel corridors throughout the state. Funding shall be available for projects that make specific performance improvements and are part of a comprehensive corridor plan designed to reduce congestion in highly traveled corridors by providing more transportation choices for residents, commuters, and visitors to the area of the corridor while preserving the character of the local community and creating opportunities for neighborhood enhancement projects. In order to mitigate increases in vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse gases, and air pollution, highway lane capacity-increasing projects funded by this program shall be limited to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, managed lanes as defined in Section 14106 of the Government Code, and other non-general purpose lane improvements primarily designed to improve safety for all modes of travel, such as auxiliary lanes, truck climbing lanes, or dedicated bicycle lanes. Project elements within the corridor plans may include improvements to state highways, local streets and roads, public transit facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and restoration or preservation work that protects critical local habitat or open space.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2392 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2392.

2392.  A regional transportation planning agency or county transportation commission or authority responsible for preparing a regional transportation improvement plan under Section 14527 of the Government Code or the department may nominate projects for funding through the program that are consistent with the policy objectives of the program as set forth in this chapter. The commission shall allocate no more than one-half of the funds available each year to projects nominated exclusively by the department. Preference shall be given to corridor plans that demonstrate that the plans and the specific project improvements to be undertaken are the result of collaboration between the department and local or regional partners that reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing congestion and quality-of-life issues within the affected corridor through investment in transportation and related environmental solutions. Collaboration between the partners may be demonstrated by a project being jointly nominated by both the regional agency and the department.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2393 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2393.

2393.  A project nomination shall include documentation regarding the quantitative and qualitative measures validating the project’s consistency with the policy objectives of the program as set forth in this chapter. In addition to being included in a corridor plan, a nominated project shall also be included in the region’s regional transportation plan. Projects within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization must be included in an adopted regional transportation plan that includes a sustainable communities strategy determined by the State Air Resources Board to achieve the region’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2394 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2394.

2394.  The commission shall allocate program funds to projects after reviewing the corridor plans submitted by the regional agencies or the department and making a determination that a proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the corridor plan. In addition to making a consistency determination with respect to project nominations, the commission shall score the proposed projects on the following criteria:(a) Safety.(b) Congestion.(c) Accessibility.(d) Economic development and job creation and retention.(e) Furtherance of state and federal ambient air standards and greenhouse gas emissions reduction standards pursuant to the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38550) of the Health and Safety Code) and Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).(f) Efficient land use.(g) Matching funds.(h) Project deliverability.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2395 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2395.

2395.  The commission shall adopt an initial program of projects to be funded through the initial appropriation for the program. The initial program may cover a multiyear programming period. Subsequent programs of projects shall be adopted on a biennial basis consistent with available funds for the program, and may include updates to programs of projects previously adopted.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2396 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2396.

2396.  (a) The commission, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, shall develop and adopt guidelines for the program consistent with the requirements of this chapter. Guidelines adopted by the commission shall be exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). Prior to adopting the guidelines, the commission shall conduct at least one public hearing in northern California and one public hearing in southern California to review and provide an opportunity for public comment. The commission shall adopt the final guidelines no sooner than 30 days after the commission provides the proposed guidelines to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the transportation policy committees in the Senate and the Assembly.(b) The guidelines adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) may include streamlining of project delivery by authorizing regional agencies to seek commission approval of a letter of no prejudice that allows the agency to expend its own funds for a project programmed in a future year of the adopted program of projects, in advance of allocation of funds to the project by the commission, and to be reimbursed at a later time for eligible expenditures. A letter of no prejudice shall only be available to local or regional transportation agencies for moneys that have been identified for future allocation to the applicant agency. Moneys designated for the program shall only be reimbursed when there is funding available in an amount sufficient to make the reimbursement.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 255, Sec. 8. (AB 135) Effective September 16, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2397 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 8.5 - Congested Corridors|Section 2397.

2397.  On or before March 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, the commission shall provide project update reports on the development and implementation of the program described in this chapter in its annual report to the Legislature prepared pursuant to Section 14535 of the Government Code. A copy of the report shall be provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the transportation policy committees of both houses of the Legislature. The report, at a minimum, shall include information on each project that received funding under the program, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(a) A summary describing the overall progress of the project since the initial award.(b) Expenditures to date for all project phase costs.(c) A summary of milestones achieved during the prior year and milestones expected to be reached in the coming year.(d) An assessment of how the project is meeting the quantitative and qualitative measurements identified in the project nomination, as outlined in Section 2393.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 5, Sec. 44. (SB 1) Effective April 28, 2017.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds|Section 2420.

2420.  This chapter may be cited as the Transportation Economic Stimulus Act of 2009.(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 21, Sec. 2. Effective March 27, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2421 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds|Section 2421.

2421.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Congress has enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), which provides in part for supplemental federal funding to the states for purposes of the federal-aid highway program.(b) It is in the interest of the state to ensure that the highway infrastructure investment funds apportioned to the state under the federal act are fully obligated within the constraints of that act.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the department, in consultation with the commission, regional transportation planning agencies, counties, and cities, shall have sufficient authority to make full and expeditious use of federal funds apportioned to the state for economic stimulus.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature that, to the extent allowable under the federal act, priority be given to the use of stimulus funds available for expenditure by the Department of Transportation for projects that repair or rehabilitate the existing transportation system and to advance funds for projects under the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 that have been delayed or are in jeopardy of being canceled due to the state’s inability to issue general obligation bonds in the short term. In the programming of these funds, consideration shall be given to activities that put Californians to work and provide needed economic stimulus throughout the state.(e) It is the intent of the Legislature that highway infrastructure investment funds made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 are used to contribute to a transportation system that is in sound structural condition, accommodates all users, is environmentally sustainable, and allows for the efficient mobility of goods and people.(f) It is the intent of the Legislature that the deadlines for obligating and liquidating funds established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 apply to all federal funds appropriated by this chapter.(g) It is the intent of the Legislature that the recipients of highway infrastructure investment funds made available under the federal act, including state, regional, and local agencies, shall adhere to principles and policies that ensure government oversight and management of the contracting process to ensure taxpayer funds are spent wisely; contracts are not wasteful, inefficient, or subject to misuse; unnecessary no-bid and cost-plus contracts are avoided; and contracts are awarded according to the best interests of California taxpayers.(h) As used in this chapter, “federal act” shall mean the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 21, Sec. 2. Effective March 27, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2422 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds|Section 2422.

2422.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Legislature hereby appropriates to the department the sum of two billion five hundred sixty-nine million five hundred sixty-eight thousand three hundred twenty dollars ($2,569,568,320), and any additional funds, made available to the state as highway infrastructure investment funds pursuant to Title XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and apportioned to the state pursuant to Title 23 of the United States Code to carry out projects eligible under that act and in accordance with this chapter.(b) The funds appropriated by this section shall be available for obligation and expenditure by the dates specified in the federal requirements implementing the federal act.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to allow for such flexibility as is necessary to permit the successful implementation of the appropriations made by this section. The Legislature hereby authorizes the Department of Finance to appropriately itemize and schedule these appropriations, or to make adjustments as are necessary, in order to successfully carry out the intent of the federal act.(d) The Director of Finance shall, within 90 days after the enactment of this chapter, furnish the chairpersons of the committees in each house of the Legislature that consider appropriations and the state budget, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, with a report that describes the schedule of funding. The Director of Finance shall provide notification to the Legislature of any changes in that schedule 30 days prior to any change taking effect.(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 21, Sec. 2. Effective March 27, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2424 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds|Section 2424.

2424.  (a) The department, metropolitan planning organizations, county transportation commissions, regional transportation planning agencies, counties, cities, and a city and county shall comply with all reporting requirements to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established in federal law regarding funds made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.(b) In complying with the requirements of subdivision (a), the department, metropolitan planning organizations, county transportation commissions, regional transportation planning agencies, counties, cities, and a city and county shall provide the same data they provide to the FHWA to the department under the same timelines required by the FHWA or federal law. Regional entities shall include in the data provided to the department information on the use of federal funds made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that were suballocated to cities and counties within their jurisdiction.(c) All jurisdictions that received and obligated or expended federal funds for transportation enhancement activities pursuant to federal law and this chapter shall include in the data they provide to the department pursuant to subdivision (b) a description of the number, value, and type of project that involved the participation of a community conservation corps or the California Conservation Corps.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 728, Sec. 172. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2450.

2450.  For purposes of this chapter:(a) “Grade separation” means, for the purpose of calculating the railroad contribution to the project, the theoretical structure necessary to separate the roadway from the railroad grade for the number of lanes on the existing highway and for the full width of the railroad corridor, in accordance with the current design standards of the department.(b) “Project” means the grade separation and other structures that actually separate the vehicular roadway from the railroad tracks, and all approaches, ramps, connections, drainage, and other construction required to make the grade separation operable and to effect the separation of grades. A grade separation project may include provision for separation of nonmotorized traffic from the vehicular roadway and the railroad tracks. If a separation of nonmotorized traffic is not to be included in a project, there shall be an affirmative finding that the separation of nonmotorized traffic is not in the public interest. On any project where there is only one railroad track in existence, the project shall be built so as to provide for expansion to two tracks when the Director of Transportation determines that the project is on an existing or potential major railroad passenger corridor. The project may consist of:(1) The alteration or reconstruction of existing grade separations.(2) The construction of new grade separations to eliminate existing grade crossings.(c) “Highway” means city street, a county highway, or a state highway which is not a freeway as defined in Section 257.(d) “Railroad” means a railroad corporation.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 315, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2451.

2451.  (a) For the purposes of this chapter, “local agency” includes a city, a county, a separation-of-grade district, and any public entity that provides rail passenger transportation services.(b) Before a separation-of-grade district may apply to the commission pursuant to this chapter for an allocation for a project, the district shall consult with and obtain the written consent of the city in which the project is located, or the county if the project is located in unincorporated territory.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 137, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2452.

2452.  Prior to July 1 of each year, the Public Utilities Commission shall establish a list, in order of priority, of projects that the commission determines to be most urgently in need of separation or alteration. The priority list shall be determined on the basis of criteria established by the Public Utilities Commission.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 315, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 2453 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 3 - APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS|CHAPTER 10 - Grade Separation Projects|Section 2453.

2453.  From the funds set aside pursuant to Section 190, as well as from any other funds that may be set aside for purposes of this chapter, the California Transportation Commission shall make allocations for projects contained in the latest priority list established pursuant to Section 2452. Such allocations shall be made for preconstruction costs and construction costs. Where allocations are made to a local agency, the requirements of Sections 2456 and 2457 shall first be met.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 777, Sec. 102.)