California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Port of Oakland receives US$3 million grant to face sea level issues

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland US$3 million for a Sustainable Transportation Planning – Climate Adaptation Planning grant.

The funds are anticipated to address potential flooding due to sea level rise (SLR) and groundwater intrusion (GWI).

“Sea level rise and groundwater intrusion pose an existential threat to the Port and City,” said Director of Environmental Programs and Planning Colleen Liang. “We are thankful to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-receives-us3-million-grant-to-face-sea-level-issues/

Port of Los Angeles, Caltrans begin US$130 million transportation project

The Port of Los Angeles and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are commencing a US$130 million transportation project to reconfigure a significant interchange where State Route 47 (SR 47) meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro.

This project aims to diminish travel durations, ease congestion, and enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians at this heavily traversed roadway juncture.

“We have all experienced a significant increase in...

https://container-news.com/port-of-los-angeles-caltrans-begin-us130-million-transportation-project/