06/01/2026
Today, we honor the memory of David Jones, Caltrans Central Valley District 6 Highway Maintenance Worker who was fatally injured on the job June 1, 1999.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of improving mobility across California with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
06/01/2026
Today, we honor the memory of David Jones, Caltrans Central Valley District 6 Highway Maintenance Worker who was fatally injured on the job June 1, 1999.
06/01/2026
A quick errand in 90 degree weather — or even ONE minute alone — could be deadly for kids left behind in a car. ⚠️👶
Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒
05/29/2026
Caltrans is excited to announce 58 new Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants (STPGs) awarded to cities, counties, tribes, transit and other regional agencies across California!
These projects will help:
• Encourage local and regional planning
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Improve transportation safety
• Address regional transportation deficiencies
• Expand walkways and bike paths
Learn how we’re planning for a safer, greener, more connected future: https://dot.ca.gov/news-releases/news-release-2026-011
05/29/2026
Today we honor the memory of Thomas Davis, Caltrans District 7 Highway Maintenance Leadworker. On May 29, 1980, Mr. Davis was struck and killed by an errant motorist.
05/29/2026
We are proud to announce the first 100 communities to achieve the Clean California Community designation—a major milestone in Governor Gavin Newsom Newsom’s $1.2 billion initiative to remove trash, create jobs and beautify public spaces! Yesterday, Director El-Tawansy stood alongside California State Transportation Agency Secretary Omishakin, City of Pasadena - Public Agency Mayor Gordo and other community organizations to recognize Pasadena's leadership toward the State’s zero-litter goal. Swipe to see more from yesterday's celebration!
🚚⚙️ Research and Development of the Caltrans Geospatial Technology Proving Ground
Caltrans is hosting an upcoming Research Connection Webinar that explores the Caltrans Geospatial Technology Proving Ground (GTPG) and its cutting-edge work in Mobile Terrestrial Laser Scanning (MTLS).
In this session, you will learn:
• The history and purpose behind the GTPG
• Key findings on MTLS deployment and accuracy
• Insights from testing time vs. distance based control target spacing
• Cross functional applications, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp survey testing and data collection strategies
• How Caltrans validates geospatial data from internal and third party sources
• Technologies and test sites available to support statewide innovation
Whether you work with surveying, mapping, engineering, transportation planning, or data validation, this webinar offers valuable perspectives on how MTLS technology is shaping California’s transportation future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the research advancing geospatial innovation at Caltrans!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST
🗣️ Presenters: Kin Yen and Iman Soltani, University of California, Davis
🔗Register Today: https://cadot.webex.com/weblink/register/r11471136beb73308c77a6aca7d01bc07
🌟🚴 Wrapping up another inspiring May Is Bike Month (MIBM)! As the month ends, we are excited to share highlights from all our MIBM events we held and participated in: Bike to Work Day & Week, Breath Bike Festival, and the Leadership Ride, where Caltrans leadership came together to celebrate active transportation, community connection, and cleaner air. 🌿✨
Biking isn’t just fun, it helps reduce greenhouse gases, promotes healthier communities, and boosts well being. 🚵💚
Check out the recap video of this year’s May is Bike Month and keep the momentum going as we continue to pedal toward safer, more sustainable streets all year long. 🚴♀️🌼
05/26/2026
***UPDATED INCIDENT MAP***
To view the map, click this link: https://ocsheriff.gov/resources-during-disaster
Effective as of Monday, May 25 at 6pm, the red shaded area represents the newest evacuation zone, while the red outline represents the previous evacuation zone.
We ask that you continue listening to law enforcement and do NOT enter the newly evacuated area.
Thank you to our community members for your continued support, patience, and cooperation.
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |