The program funds infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors in California to enhance freight throughput, safety, congestion mitigation, and community impact. Eligible public agencies must nominate projects included in adopted regional transportation plans and demonstrate 30% matching funds. Projects are evaluated on multiple criteria including freight system factors, transportation system factors, community impact, project readiness, and leveraging of funds. Public input is solicited through workshops before guideline adoption.
Eligible applicants are public agencies within California, including cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans. Projects must be in an adopted regional transportation plan and cons
