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Funding & Programming
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act created the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) to provide federal funding to projects that decrease transportation emissions, defined as the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that result from on-road, highway sources. California receives annual apportionments of CRP over five years.
In accordance with California’s Carbon Reduction Strategy, CRP funds will be spent on projects that support the state’s three Carbon Reduction Program pillars:
- Transit and passenger rail
- Active transportation
- Zero emission vehicles and infrastructure, and conversion of existing lanes to price-managed lanes
The SCAG region is anticipated to receive approximately $34 million annually in local CRP apportionments. Of this annual apportionment, approximately 65 percent will be made available to the county transportation commissions within the SCAG region.
SCAG selects projects within the region for CRP funding by soliciting project nominations consistent with the approved SCAG CRP Program Guidelines to ensure the project selection process complies with federal program guidance and regulations.
Eligible applicants for CRP funding include SCAG cities, counties, transit agencies, federally recognized Tribal governments and county transportation commissions. Each county transportation commission is responsible for the coordination and submission of project nominations to SCAG from eligible entities from their respective counties. Local project sponsors should contact their respective county transportation commission regarding the project nomination process within their county.
Contact
Questions regarding eligibility, programming, and obligation of CRP funding should be directed to:
Heidi Busslinger
Principal Planner, Federal Transportation Improvement Program
busslinger@scag.ca.gov
2023-2026 Award Recipients
On June 6, 2024, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2023-2026 CRP funding recommendations for $92.8 million across 30 projects within the SCAG region. Projects approved by SCAG for CRP funding must complete a Project Alignment Confirmation form and will subsequently be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).
- Imperial County
- City of Imperial. Electric Vehicle (EV) Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 1 ($311,000)
- City of Imperial. EV Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 2 ($311,000)
- City of Imperial. EV Electric Charging Station Installation of EV Purchase, Phase 3 ($311,000)
- Imperial County Transportation Commission. Imperial County Region EV Charging Station Feasibility Study ($150,000)
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Metro Bus Division 18 Charging Infrastructure Project ($24,000,000)
- San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. City of Pomona Transit Improvement Program ($8,144,500)
- City of Los Angeles. Western Our Way-Walk and Wheel Improvement Project ($6,639,750)
- County of Los Angeles. Sunshine Shuttle Zero Emission Vehicles ($3,762,525)
- City of Pasadena. Pasadena Transit System Fuel Cell Electric Bus Program ($2,500,000)
- City of Pico Rivera. Regional Trail Entrances and City Entry Points Safety Improvements Project ($2,434,664)
- City of Culver City. MOVE Culver City Sepulveda and Jefferson Corridors ($1,674,248)
- City of Torrance. City of Torrance Traffic Signal Safety Updates ($1,667,595)
- County of Los Angeles. Link Willowbrook and Kind Medical Center Zero Emission Vehicles Project ($1,327,950)
- City of Culver City. Metro Bike Share Westside Connectivity Project ($1,018,614)
- Orange County
- Orange County Transportation Authority. Zero Emission Bus Purchase ($15,048,000)
- Riverside County
- Riverside Transit Agency. Zero-Emission Vehicles Replacement ($5,000,000)
- SunLine Transit Agency. SunLine Hydrogen Fueling Station-Division III ($1,469,350)
- City of Banning. Electric Charging Infrastructure to Support City of Banning’s Transition to Zero Emission ($488,666)
- San Bernardino County
- City of Rancho Cucamonga. City Center Boulevard Design-Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard ($3,000,000)
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Regional San Bernardino County VMT Mitigation Bank ($2,000,000)
- City of Fontana. San Sevaine Trail Project ($1,500,000)
- City of San Bernardino. Arrowhead Grove EV Charging Stations Installation ($1,405,800)
- Town of Apple Valley. Bear Valley Bridge Active Transportation Project ($1,382,200)
- City of Montclair. Freemont Avenue – Arrow Highway Active Transportation Improvements-Fremont Avenue ($975,000)
- County of San Bernardino. Del Rose Sidewalks Project ($961,000)
- Ventura County
- Gold Coast Transit District. Going Green-Hydrogen Fuel Transition Project ($2,500,000)
- Oxnard Harbor District/Port of Hueneme. Port of Hueneme North Terminal Shore Power Project ($1,469,949)
- City of Oxnard. Accessible Pedestrian Enhancement Project ($699,765)
- County of Ventura. Ventura Avenue Pedestrian and Bike Lane Improvements ($500,000)
- City of Simi Valley. Simi Valley Electric Bus Portable Battery Chargers ($168,000)
2022 Award Recipients
On April 6, 2022, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2022 CRP funding recommendations for $33.6 million across nine projects within the SCAG region.
- Imperial County
- Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations ($400,000)
- Los Angeles County
- Procurement of Battery Electric Buses, Charging Equipment, and Supporting Infrastructure ($17.9 million)
- Orange County
- Purchase of 40 Fuel Cell Electric Buses ($5.7 million)
- Riverside County
- Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension (Preliminary Engineering Phase) ($4 million)
- San Bernardino County
- City of Redlands: Redlands Regional Connector Project ($700,000)
- City of Highland: Highland Regional Connector Project ($700,000)
- City of Fontana: San Sevaine Trail ($2.7 million)
- Ventura County
- Port of Hueneme North Terminal Shore Power System ($400,000)
- Microgrid for City of Thousand Oaks EV Bus Charging ($1 million)
The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides federal transportation funding for projects that preserve and improve the conditions and performance of highways, bridges, and public roads; pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and transit capital projects.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program provides federal transportation funding for projects and programs that reduce traffic and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide or particulate matter (nonattainment areas) and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas).
In alignment with its role shepherding implementation of the Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, SCAG is responsible for the project selection process for STBG and CMAQ funds in the region. The SCAG STBG/CMAQ Program Guidelines outline the process and procedures for the calls for project nominations and project selection.
Eligible applicants for SCAG-administered STBG/CMAQ calls for project nominations include SCAG cities, counties, transit agencies, federally recognized Tribal governments, and county transportation commissions.
Contact
Questions regarding STBG and CMAQ funding should be directed to:
Heidi Busslinger
Principal Planner, Integrated Planning and Programming
busslinger@scag.ca.gov
Denise Sifford
Senior Regional Planner, Integrated Planning and Programming
sifford@scag.ca.gov
Federal Fiscal Years 2026-27 & 2027-28 Award Recipients
On Dec. 4, 2025, the SCAG Regional Council approved the Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 STBG/CMAQ funding recommendations for $1.25 billion across 132 projects within the SCAG region. Projects approved by SCAG for STBG/CMAQ funding must be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program. Please reach out to County Transportation Commission Contacts for support on FTIP programming.
The application period was open from March 31 to May 16 for eligible applicants in the SCAG region to submit project nominations for a share of an estimated $1.2 billion in federal funding.
To support potential applicants, SCAG hosted two general program workshops and six county-specific workshops, including a second Los Angeles County session for applicants submitting projects supporting the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Additionally, SCAG provided technical assistance via more than 30 office hours appointments throughout April.
SCAG staff will host office hours on Mondays and Tuesdays in January 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants interested in application-specific feedback.
Use SCAG’s registration form to sign up for office hours.
- Federal Fiscal Years 2026-27 & 2027-28 Award Recipients
Imperial County
- City of El Centro. La Brucherie Road Rehabilitation Project ($3,391,000)
- County of Imperial. Dogwood Road Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements Project ($1,526,000)
- County of Imperial. Niland Community Sidewalk Improvements on Various Roads Project ($1,309,000)
- County of Imperial. Clark Road Rehabilitation From 0.5 Miles North of Heber Road to City of El Centro City Limits ($1,119,000)
- City of El Centro. 8th Street and Aurora Drive Intersection Improvements ($1,063,000)
- City of Calexico. Cole Road between SR-98 and Bowker Road ($681,000)
- City of Calipatria. Railroad Avenue Pedestrian Improvements between Main Street/SR-115 and Date Street ($519,000)
- City of Holtville. Melon Road Pedestrian Improvements Phase 3 between 7th Street and 6th Street ($436,000)
- City of Holtville. Melon Road Pedestrian Improvements Phase 2 between 8th Street and 7th Street ($406,000)
- City of Holtville. Cedar Avenue Road Rehabilitation between 4th Street and 5th Street ($401,000)
- City of Holtville. Melon Road Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1 between 9th Street and 8th Street ($375,000)
- City of Imperial. Old SR-86 Bike Lane and Sidewalk between Aten Boulevard and 15th Street ($218,000)
Los Angeles County
- Access Services Inc. ADA Complementary Paratransit Services and Southern Region (Avalon) facility rehabilitation ($131,000,000)
- Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (LAMTA). Vermont Transit Corridor ($106,339,000)
- LAMTA. Metro Rail Operations – A Line Extension Glendora to Pomona ($48,800,000)
- LAMTA. Metro Rail Operations – D Line Subway Extension Project ($37,000,000)
- LAMTA. Interstate -10 ExpressLanes Extension Project ($34,000,000)
- City of Lancaster. SR-14 (SR-138) Highway Equity Corridor Improvements Program - Avenue M Interchange Project ($29,428,000)
- City of Los Angeles. Mission Mile Sepulveda: Visioning for a Safe and Active Community ($25,139,000)
- City of Glendale. North Verdugo Multi-Modal Improvements Project ($24,700,000)
- City of Los Angeles. Valley Boulevard Multi Modal Transportation Improvements ($22,400,000)
- City of Long Beach. Harbor Scenic Drive Enhancements ($21,411,000)
- City of Commerce. The City of Commerce Transit’s Battery Electric Bus and Infrastructure Deployment Project ($20,955,000)
- LAMTA. 2028 Games Customer Experience Improvements at Downtown LA Stations Project ($19,876,000)
- LAMTA. 2028 Games A and E Lines Operational Improvements Project ($19,617,000)
- Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Metrolink Antelope Valley Line Capital and Service Improvements Phase 1 ($18,185,000)
- Long Beach Transit. Long Beach Transit Clean Fleet and Service Expansion for LA28 and Beyond ($15,103,000)
- City of Long Beach. Pacific Avenue Cycle Track Project ($15,000,000)
- LAMTA. 2028 Games Washington/Flower Multimodal Mobility Improvements ($13,273,000)
- City of Pasadena. Phase #2: Eight Fuel Cell Electric Buses for the Pasadena Transit System Legacy Project ($11,775,000)
- LAMTA. Los Angeles Metro Charging Infrastructure and Zero Emission Bus Project ($10,174,000)
- LAMTA. 2028 Games Transportation Demand Management Implementation Project ($10,000,000)
- LAMTA. 2028 Games Metro Mobility Hubs ($6,861,000)
- City of Santa Clarita. Transit Maintenance Facility Solar Panel and Energy Storage Upgrades ($4,604,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Altadena Integrated Smart Intersections ($4,351,000)
- City of Torrance. Connect Torrance Microtransit ($4,000,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Whittier Boulevard Mobility Enhancements ($3,098,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Vision Zero - City Terrace Complete Streets Project ($2,779,000)
- City of Bell Gardens. Bell Gardens Pedestrian Bridge Over Interstate-710 & LA River ($2,382,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Norwalk Boulevard Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Project ($2,213,000)
- City of Burbank. Olive Avenue Bridge Replacement ($2,106,000)
- LAMTA. Transit Signal Priority and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures Project ($1,771,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Interstate-110 Congestion Mitigation Improvements ($1,270,000)
- County of Los Angeles. Atlantic Boulevard Traffic Corridor Improvement Project ($1,026,000)
- San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Arrow Highway & Cambridge Avenue Improvements Project ($1,000,000)
- San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. Glendora Avenue & Grand Avenue Complete Streets Project ($710,000)
- City of Pasadena. Villa Street Complete Street Project ($575,000)
- City of Culver City. Culver City Transit Center Future Visioning Study ($500,000)
- City of Bell Gardens. Citywide Zero Emissions Master Plan ($266,000)
Orange County
- Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Interstate 5 Improvements from San Diego County Line to Avenida Pico ($40,000,000)
- OCTA. Alternate Fuel Replacement Buses (18) ($30,000,000)
- OCTA. Metrolink Rehabilitation ($22,000,000)
- OCTA. OC Streetcar Operations ($14,704,000)
- OCTA. OC Connect ($14,420,000)
- City of Anaheim. Santa Ana River Multimodal Bridge ($7,000,000)
- City of Tustin. Red Hill Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Sycamore Avenue to Bryan Avenue) ($7,000,000)
- City of Laguna Beach. Laguna Canyon Road: Protect & Connect ($7,000,000)
- City of Tustin. Jamboree Road Rehabilitation Project (Interstate 5 to Portola Parkway) ($7,000,000)
- City of Tustin. Tustin Ranch Road Pedestrian Bridge ($7,000,000)
- City of Anaheim. Anaheim Boulevard Rehabilitation: La Palma Avenue to East Simmons Avenue ($6,947,000)
- City of Santa Ana. Euclid Street Vision Zero Improvement Project Segment 1 - First Street to McFadden Avenue ($5,699,000)
- Southern California Regional Rail Authority PCH Bridge Replacement (SCRRA Orange Subdivision, MP 200.2) ($5,544,000)
- City of Westminster. Goldenwest Street Improvements ($5,492,000)
- City of Santa Ana. Euclid Street Vision Zero Improvement Project Segment 2 - Hazard Avenue to First Street ($5,092,000)
- City of Santa Ana. Euclid Street Vision Zero Improvement Project Segment 3 - McFadden Avenue to Edinger Avenue ($4,671,000)
- City of Irvine. Venta Spur Trail and Jeffrey Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge ($4,000,000)
- City of Buena Park. Commonwealth Avenue Complete Streets and Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($2,921,000)
- City of Costa Mesa. Adams Avenue Active Transportation Improvements – Multipurpose Trails ($2,777,000)
- City of Fountain Valley. Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Talbert Avenue, from East City Limit to Ward Street ($2,640,000)
- City of Yorba Linda. Yorba Linda Boulevard/Savi Ranch Class I/IV Bikeway (Savi Ranch Parkway Widening and Connect Savi Ranch) ($2,416,000)
- OCTA. First Street Complete Streets and Transit Signal Priority ($2,000,000)
- City of Stanton. Western Avenue Rehabilitation Project ($2,000,000)
- City of Brea. Tracks at Brea Final Phase Gap Closure ($1,771,000)
- City of Seal Beach. Seal Beach Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation ($1,104,000)
- City of San Clemente. San Clemente North Beach Train Station Area Improvements and TDMP ($850,000)
- City of Costa Mesa. Fair Drive for All Project ($679,000)
- City of Huntington Beach. Garfield and Goldenwest Roadway Improvements ($531,000)
- City of Huntington Beach. Goldenwest Roadway Improvements ($531,000)
- City of Mission Viejo. Marguerite Parkway Roadway Rehabilitation ($400,000)
- City of Placentia. Palm Drive ($339,000)
- City of Fullerton. Euclid Street – Valencia Drive to SR-91 FWY Project ($324,000)
- City of Fullerton. Yorba Linda Boulevard – State College Boulevard to Bradford Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project ($290,000)
- City of Orange. Santiago Canyon Road Rehabilitation Project ($238,000)
- City of Placentia. Rose Drive ($189,000)
Riverside County
- Riverside County Transportation Commission. Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project - Southern Extension ($87,751,000)
- City of Indio. Interstate 10 Monroe Interchange Improvements Project ($30,000,000)
- Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Coachella Valley Arts and Music Line ($20,000,000)
- City of Beaumont. Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project ($7,225,000)
- Riverside Transit Agency. Purchase of 10 Replacement Zero-Emission Buses ($7,000,000)
- City of Palm Desert. Traffic Management System Replacement ($885,000)
San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). Interstate 10 Corridor Freight and Managed Lane Project ($60,000,000)
- Omnitrans. Buses-Replacement-Alternative Fuel ($24,957,000)
- Omnitrans. Buses-Replacement-Alternative Fuel ($20,260,000)
- Victor Valley Transit Authority. Fuel Cell Electric Bus Purchase ($6,616,000)
- City of Apple Valley. Yucca Loma Road Rehab and Widening Rincon Road to Navajo Road ($5,841,000)
- City of Victorville. Mojave Drive Street Improvements ($4,370,000)
- Omnitrans. Maintenance/Storage Facility-Upgrade ($4,000,000)
- SBCTA. State Route 62 Operational and Channelization Project ($3,984,000)
- SBCTA. Transportation Demand Management/Rideshare Program Implementation ($3,700,000)
- Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority. Electric Cutaway Bus Replacements ($3,572,000)
- San Bernardino County. National Trails Highway Bridges Replacement Project Phase 3 ($3,150,000)
- Omnitrans. Less-than-30-Foot Vehicles-Replacement ($2,185,000)
- Omnitrans. Less-than-30-Foot Vehicles-Replacement ($2,109,000)
- San Bernardino County. US 95 Havasu Lake Road Intersection Improvements ($788,000)
- Morongo Basin Transit Authority. FFY27 Clean Fleet Renewal: Replacing Three Aging Transit Vehicles for Safer, Greener Mobility ($667,000)
- Morongo Basin Transit Authority. FFY28 Greener Mobility: Expanding Demand Response with Clean CNG Transit ($362,000)
- City of Needles. The River Road and River Street Rehabilitation Project ($301,000)
- Morongo Basin Transit Authority. FFY28 Investing in Access: One Vehicle Replacement for Safer, Sustainable Transit ($233,000)
- Morongo Basin Transit Authority. FFY27 Clean Fleet Expansion: Adding One CNG Transit Vehicle to Meet Growing Demand ($186,000)
Ventura County
- Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD). GCTD Fixed Route Fleet Modernization Phase 1 ($5,786,000)
- County of Ventura. Piru Pedestrian Improvements ($4,700,000)
- County of Ventura. Saticoy Pedestrian Improvements ($4,700,000)
- City of Santa Paula. Santa Paula Trail Connectivity Project: Closing the Gap to Recreation, Safety, and Mobility ($4,189,000)
- Oxnard Harbor District. Port of Hueneme North Terminal Shore Power Project ($4,000,000)
- City of Camarillo. Pleasant Valley Road Bike Lanes ($4,000,000)
- City of Ojai. Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements; Ojai Avenue and Maricopa Highway ($3,541,000)
- City of Camarillo. Mountain Fire Adaptive Signal Infrastructure Improvement Project ($2,744,000)
- City of Thousand Oaks. Lynn Road Bike Lane and Pedestrian Improvements ($2,000,000)
- GCTD. GCTD Demand Response Alternative Fuel Vehicle Replacement ($1,785,000)
- City of Oxnard. Oxnard Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ($1,700,000)
- City of Thousand Oaks. Thousand Oaks Transportation Center Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ($1,549,000)
- City of Ventura. Residential Street Sidewalk and HAWK Signal ($1,438,000)
- Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC). Countywide Transit Outreach Activities ($1,387,000)
- VCTC. Valley Express Service Expansion ($1,169,000)
- City of Ventura. Eastside Neighborhood Greenway ($655,000)
- City of Oxnard. Accessible Pedestrian Enhancements ($575,000)
- VCTC. Ventura County Adaptive Ramp Metering Feasibility Study ($531,000)
- VCTC. VCTC Intercity Service Expansion ($500,000)
- VCTC. Regional Rideshare Program ($443,000)
- GCTD. GCTD Fixed Route Fleet Modernization Phase 2 ($331,000)
- City of Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme Road Corridor and Enhancement Reconstruction ($221,000)
- VCTC. United States 101 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (Project will be designated a SCAG selected project. No new funding is requested.)
- Program Schedule (Subject to Change)
Activity
Date
Regional Council Approval of Awards
Dec. 4, 2025
January 2026
Regional Council Approval for Programming Procedures FHWA Funding
Spring 2026
FFY 2028-29 & 2029-30 Application Guidelines Development
Fall/Winter 2026/2027
- County Transportation Commission Contacts
For more information regarding the county transportation commission project prioritization framework and scoring or county-specific workshop, please refer to the website and contact information for your county below:
County
Contact
Marlene Flores, Associate Transportation Planner
marleneflores@imperialctc.orgBen Ku, Section Manager
bku@octa.netLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Michael Richmai, Senior Manager
richmaim@metro.net
Nancy Marroquin, Senior Director
marroquinn@metro.netRiverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Edward Emery, Senior Management Analyst
eemery@rctc.orgJamie Carone, Management Analyst III
jcarone@gosbcta.comGeiska Velasquez, Program Manager
gvelasquez@goventura.org- Application Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a one-time funding opportunity? When will the next call for projects be?
Though SCAG does not currently have estimates for subsequent federal fiscal year apportionments, SCAG expects to administer similar size calls for projects every odd year. The current federal surface transportation authorization, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is set to expire in September 2026. After the expiration of the IIJA, future years of funding will be subject to federal surface transportation reauthorization, continuation, or other congressional action.
- My project received a funding award. What i’s the next step?
Project sponsors should work directly with their county transportation commission staff to program these awarded STBG/CMAQ funds into the FTIP. Upon FTIP approval, the project sponsor can begin the obligation process with Caltrans Local Assistance respective District staff. More information regarding the obligation process and federal funding requirements is outlined in Caltrans’ Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
- My project is on the contingency list. What is the next step?
Projects on the contingency list will be awarded funding as it becomes available. All aAvailable funding will be prioritized for partially awarded projects and projects on the contingency list with a “Highly Recommended ranking.” SCAG and the county transportation commissions will reach out to the project sponsors if a funding opportunity becomes available.
- My project is on the not recommended list. What is’s the next step?
Projects on the not recommended list may resubmit their application in the upcoming call cycle to be considered for funding awards. The next call for project nominations is anticipated to take place in calendar year 2027.
- Will awarded projects receive an memorandum of understanding (MOU) or grant agreement from SCAG?
No, SCAG will not be engaging in MOU or grant agreements for STBG/CMAQ funds. Project sponsors will establish program supplement agreements as applicable for STBG/CMAQ funds directly through Caltrans Local Assistance.
- What if my awarded project has changes to the schedule, cost, or scope?
Procedures regarding post-award changes to project schedule, cost, and scope will be outlined in the SCAG Programming Procedures for FHWA-Administered Funding. These procedures are anticipated to be presented to the Regional Council for approval in February 2026.
- What are the obligation deadlines for the awarded CMAQ/STBG funds?
Obligation deadlines will be set on an annual basis. In general, STBG/CMAQ projects awarded through the 2023-2026 call cycle have no later than Sept. 30, 2028, to obligate their funds. STBG/CMAQ projects awarded through the FFY 2026-27 and FFY 2027-28 cycle have no later than Sept. 30, 2030, to obligate their funds.
2023-2026 Award Recipients
On June 6, 2024, the SCAG Regional Council approved 2023-2026 STBG/CMAQ funding recommendations for $186.9 million across 33 projects within the SCAG region. Projects approved by SCAG for STBG/CMAQ funding must be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
In addition to the full list of 33 projects, the SCAG Regional Council also approved a contingency list of projects estimated at $101 million.
- Imperial County
- City of Brawley. Western Avenue Improvement Project ($599,000)
- City of El Centro. Right of Way Utility Relocations Project, Phase IV ($520,000)
- City of Imperial. P Street Rehabilitation Project, Phase I ($519,000)
- City of Imperial. Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Project, Phase III ($144,000)
- City of Imperial. Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Project, Phase I ($132,000)
- City of Imperial. Aten Boulevard Sidewalk Installation Project, Phase II ($112,000)
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. SR-91 Atlantic to Cherry Improvements Project ($24,333,000)
- Los Angeles County. South Whittier Community Bikeway Access Improvement Project ($17,060,021)
- San Gabriel Valley Council of Government. La Verne A Line Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project ($16,000,000)
- Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). Exposition II West Bikeways Project ($13,279,500)
- City of Culver City. Jefferson Enhanced Transit Service Project ($9,530,321)
- City of Glendale. City of Glendale Electrification of Beeline Bus Fleet and Maintenance ($7,680,000)
- City of Long Beach. Studebaker Corridor Complete Streets Project ($5,000,000)
- LADOT. Mid-City Low Stress Bicycle Enhancement Corridors ($1,810,419)
- Orange County
- City of Huntington Beach. Banning Avenue Roundabout & Southeast Corridor Complete Streets Improvements ($5,000,000)
- City of Irvine. Venta Spur Trail & Jeffrey Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge ($5,000,000)
- City of Fullerton. Harbor Boulevard Complete Streets Planning Study ($4,854,000)
- City of Mission Viejo. Mission Viejo Quad Cities Trail ($4,787,200)
- City of Irvine. Harvard Avenue Complete Streets and Safety Improvements ($4,312,000)
- City of Laguna Niguel. South Forbes Road Oso Creek Trail Active Transportation Enhancements ($3,415,000)
- City of Tustin. Main Street Enhancement Project ($3,172,000)
- City of Orange. Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets Improvements ($2,573,000)
- City of Buena Park. Orangethorpe Avenue Complete Streets Planning Study ($308,000)
- Riverside County
- Riverside County Transportation Commission. I-15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension ($18,700,000)
- Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies, and Sandstorms ($7,589,150)
- SunLine Transit Agency. SunLine Hydrogen Fueling Station - Division III ($2,680,200)
- San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. I-10 Corridor Freight and Managed Lane Project ($23,000,000)
- Ventura County
- Ventura County Transportation Commission. Santa Paula Branch Line Trail Master Plan Update and EIR-EIS ($1,600,000)
- City of Camarillo. Pleasant Valley Road Bike Lanes Class II ($1,500,000)
- City of Thousand Oaks. Lynn Road Class IV Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Improvements ($1,350,000)
- Gold Coast Transit District. Ventura Road Demonstration Route ($1,300,000)
- Ventura County Transportation Commission. Ventura County Community Traffic Calming and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program ($300,000)
- Ventura County Transportation Commission. Countywide Community Outreach for Public Transit ($171,000)
The Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) is a federally mandated, four-year program of all surface transportation projects that will receive federal funding or are subject to a federally required action. The FTIP is a comprehensive listing of such transportation projects proposed over a six-year period. As the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the region, SCAG is responsible for developing the FTIP for submittal to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the federal funding agencies. The FTIP for the SCAG region is developed in partnership between the six county transportation commissions (CTCs) of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, as well as Caltrans Districts 7, 8, 11, 12 and Headquarters.
This listing identifies specific funding sources and fund amounts for each project. It is prioritized to implement the region’s overall strategy for providing mobility and improving both the efficiency and safety of the transportation system, while supporting efforts to attain federal and state air quality standards for the region by reducing transportation related air pollution. Projects in the FTIP include highway improvements, transit, rail and bus facilities, high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, signal synchronization, intersection improvements, freeway ramps, non-motorized projects, bicycle, and pedestrian.
The FTIP must include all federally funded transportation projects in the region, as well as all regionally significant transportation projects for which approval from federal funding agencies is required, regardless of funding source. The projects in the FTIP have been found to be consistent with SCAG’s approved Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS).
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act created the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) to provide federal funding to projects that decrease transportation emissions, defined as the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that result from on-road, highway sources. California receives annual apportionments of CRP over five years.
In accordance with California’s Carbon Reduction Strategy, CRP funds will be spent on projects that support the state’s three Carbon Reduction Program pillars:
- Transit and passenger rail
- Active transportation
- Zero emission vehicles and infrastructure, and conversion of existing lanes to price-managed lanes
The SCAG region is anticipated to receive approximately $34 million annually in local CRP apportionments. Of this annual apportionment, approximately 65 percent will be made available to the county transportation commissions within the SCAG region.
The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides federal transportation funding for projects that preserve and improve the conditions and performance of highways, bridges, and public roads; pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and transit capital projects.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program provides federal transportation funding for projects and programs that reduce traffic and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide or particulate matter (nonattainment areas) and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas).
The Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) is a federally mandated, four-year program of all surface transportation projects that will receive federal funding or are subject to a federally required action. The FTIP is a comprehensive listing of such transportation projects proposed over a six-year period. As the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the region, SCAG is responsible for developing the FTIP for submittal to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the federal funding agencies. The FTIP for the SCAG region is developed in partnership between the six county transportation commissions (CTCs) of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, as well as Caltrans Districts 7, 8, 11, 12 and Headquarters.