SACRAMENTO – More walking and biking routes are coming to California.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Dec 9 the California Transportation Commission awarded $101.2 million to projects across California that increase walking and biking. That brings total funding for walking and biking projects to $2.7 billion during the Newsom Administration.

The 13 projects awarded today contribute to healthier communities, connect neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for Californians by building comfortable bikeways, improved sidewalks, multi-use paths, safer street crossings, and streetscaping elements. All of the awarded projects are located in or provide a direct benefit to disadvantaged communities, and over half of the projects are parts of designated “Safe Routes to Schools.”

The projects are part of Governor Newsom’s build more, faster agenda delivering infrastructure upgrades across the state. 

“California is making it easier and safer for everyone to bike and walk in their communities. We’re building healthier, more connected neighborhoods and cutting pollution at the same time. This is yet another example of how we’re delivering infrastructure upgrades across the state that are bringing real benefits to the people that need them most，” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

An additional $67 million will be awarded to projects by the state’s ten largest Metropolitan Planning Organizations in their own regional competitions next year.