Caltrans Climate Adaptation Plan

San Francisco Bay Area, California

Category: Plan

Year: 2021–2050

Funding: In August 2023, Caltrans awarded $41.6 million in planning grants for 90 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects.

BACKGROUND

Rising sea levels, flooding, and extreme heat threaten critical transportation infrastructure. Managed by the California Department of Transportation, Caltrans, with input from regional planning agencies and climate experts, this project demonstrates innovation in transportation resilience by upgrading highways and roads to withstand sea-level rise, flooding, and extreme heat. It aligns with long-term climate planning for essential infrastructure.

Image Credit: California Department of Transportation
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