What California Transportation Commission does

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is a 13-member California state government commission established in 1978 by Assembly Bill 402, headquartered at 1120 N Street in Sacramento. It is the primary state body responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit, and active transportation improvements throughout California, and it advises the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the Legislature on transportation policy. CTC replaced and consolidated four predecessor bodies — the California Highway Commission, the State Transportation Board, the State Aeronautics Board, and the California Toll Bridge Authority — into a single, unified transportation policy entity with statutory regulatory authority. The Commission operates under the executive-branch umbrella of CalSTA and is governed by 11 voting members (nine Governor appointments plus one each from the Senate Rules Committee and Speaker of the Assembly) and two non-voting ex-officio members. Recent leadership includes Executive Director Tanisha Taylor (appointed June 2023), Chair Clarissa Falcon, and Vice Chair Joseph Cruz (elected January 2026).

CTC administers a portfolio of more than 30 distinct programs. Core offerings include the Active Transportation Program (ATP), the four Senate Bill 1 competitive and formula programs — Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP), Trade Corridor Enhancement (TCEP), Local Partnership (LPP), and Local Streets and Roads (LSRP) — as well as the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), the Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP), Proposition 1A High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Program, Proposition 1B (2006) Highway Safety/Traffic Reduction/Air Quality/Port Security Bond Act, and public-private partnership/alternative-delivery frameworks. SB 1 (2017) underwrites approximately $52.7 billion in transportation funding over 10 years and represents the largest sustained funding expansion in over two decades. The Active Transportation Program alone has funded over 800 projects since inception, with 85%+ of ATP funds directed to disadvantaged communities.

CTC is a regulatory and funding-allocation body, not a commercial enterprise: it does not generate revenue from product sales, does not charge for services, and has no pricing model in the commercial sense. Funding flows through statutory appropriations (federal, state, and bond proceeds) and is competitively or formulaically allocated to Caltrans, the state's MPOs/RTPAs (e.g., SACOG, MTC, SCAG, SANDAG), cities and counties, transit operators, airport sponsors, and disadvantaged-community-serving projects. Distribution occurs via formal Commission meetings, public workshops, and program-specific grant cycles, with statutory accountability and reporting under SB 1 reforms. CTC coordinates with sister agencies (Caltrans, CalSTA, CARB, HCD) and participates in tri-state coordination with Oregon and Washington transportation commissions.

Name

California Transportation Commission

Legal name

California Transportation Commission

Website

https://catc.ca.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is a 13-member California state commission that programs and allocates highway, rail, transit, and active-transportation funds statewide, advises CalSTA and the Legislature on transportation policy, and administers over 30 funding programs including those established by SB 1.

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Product category

Government Transportation Funding Administration

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Other General Government Support (921190)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration (BPAIAAAC), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin) (TLAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Transportation funding allocation
• State infrastructure programming
• Transportation grant administration
• Public transit financing
• Highway capital programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The California Transportation Commission programs and allocates state and federal funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit, and active transportation improvements throughout California. It administers over 30 distinct funding programs including the Active Transportation Program, Senate Bill 1 suite of programs, State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and various bond programs. The Commission also advises the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency and the Legislature on transportation policy.

Product overview

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) operates as a centralized transportation funding and programming agency overseeing a portfolio of over 30 distinct programs. The Commission's offerings are organized as policy-driven programs (not commercial products) that allocate state and federal transportation funds. Key major programs include the Active Transportation Program (ATP) for biking and walking infrastructure, the Senate Bill 1 suite of programs (Local Partnership Program, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, and Local Streets and Roads Program), the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP), and various bond programs (Propositions 1A and 1B). These programs function collectively as an integrated transportation funding ecosystem managed by the CTC.

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Products and services

• Active Transportation Program (ATP)
• Aeronautics Program
• Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP)
• Local Partnership Program (LPP)
• Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP)
• Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP)
• State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP)
• State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
• Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP)
• Proposition 1A - High Speed Passenger Train Bond Program
• Proposition 1B - Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act
• Assembly Bill 744 Transportation Data Program
• Transportation Planning Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $52.7 billion in transportation funding programmed over 10 years through SB 1
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and secondary.

• California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Commission advises and assists the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency in formulating and evaluating state policies and plans for California's transportation programs. CalSTA is the parent agency overseeing all state transportation departments.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Commission reviews and approves the Caltrans-prepared Transportation Asset Management Plan and adopts performance measures for the State Highway Operation and Protection Program. Caltrans is the primary implementing agency for transportation projects.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssembly Bill 179 requires the Commission and CARB to meet at least twice yearly to coordinate implementation of transportation programs and policies affecting air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB 185 adds HCD representative to participate in joint CTC/CARB/HCD meetings starting in 2020. Coordinates transportation, housing, and air quality policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transit-oriented development.
• Oregon Transportation CommissionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-State Commission meetings with California, Oregon, and Washington State Transportation Commissions for West Coast coordination on transportation policy, freight, and sustainable communities strategies.
• Washington State Transportation CommissionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-State Commission meetings with California, Oregon, and Washington State Transportation Commissions for West Coast coordination on transportation policy, freight, and sustainable communities strategies.
• Interagency Equity Advisory CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Interagency Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) advises the Commission on transportation equity issues with subcommittees including Transportation Planning and Program Guidance, Data Implementation, and Community Engagement Policies and Practices.
• Road Charge Technical Advisory CommitteesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory committee (California Vehicle Code Section 3090) advising on road charge pilot program and alternative transportation funding mechanisms.
• California Alliance for JobssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents over 100,000 construction workers and 5,000 contractors throughout California. CTC coordinates with construction industry stakeholders on transportation project delivery and funding.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agencies that develop transportation plans and receive ATP MPO Component funding. The Commission coordinates with MPOs including SACOG, MTC, SCAG, SANDAG, and others on program implementation.
• Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATRC is funded by CTC's Active Transportation Program and provides training, tools, and technical assistance for ATP applicants through subject matter experts from state agencies, universities, and consultants.
• California State Council of LaborerssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents union construction workers before Legislature and state regulatory bodies. CTC Vice Chair Joseph Cruz previously served as Legislative Director for California Alliance for Jobs.
• California Conservation CorpssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives dedicated ATP funding for conservation corps projects providing job training through active transportation improvements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC): MTC is the regional transportation planning and funding body for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and a recipient of CTC SB 1 ATP MPO component funds. Comparable in its funding-allocation role but operating at regional rather than state scale.
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): SCAG is the MPO for six Southern California counties and a recipient of CTC ATP MPO component funds for active transportation projects. Operates a regional-scale programming function comparable to a sub-state layer of the CTC's state-level role.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans is the primary implementing agency for California's transportation projects and is the CTC's primary partner, with CTC reviewing and approving Caltrans's Transportation Asset Management Plan and SHOPP. As a full operating department rather than a commission, it is a broader incumbent in the same space.
• California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA): CalSTA is the parent state agency that oversees CTC, Caltrans, CHP, DMV, and HSR. It formulates the higher-level state transportation policy that CTC advises on and implements, making it the closest hierarchical peer in the California transportation ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Washington State Transportation Commission: The Washington State Transportation Commission sets tolls, fees, and policy for WSDOT and is the third member of the Tri-State Commission meetings with CTC and OTC. It performs an analogous state-level programming and policy function in Washington.
• Oregon Transportation Commission: The Oregon Transportation Commission is a state-level body that allocates transportation funds and sets policy for ODOT. It is explicitly paired with CTC in formal Tri-State Commission meetings with Washington, making it the closest functional peer in scope and authority.
• Indiana Transportation Commission: The Indiana Transportation Commission is an eight-member body that oversees INDOT's transportation investment program and approves major project commitments. A direct peer to CTC as a state-level transportation investment oversight body.
• Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission: Pennsylvania's State Transportation Commission approves the Twelve Year Transportation Program and county-level plans, performing a programming function parallel to the CTC's STIP adoption role. Comparable as a state-level transportation programming authority.
• Florida Transportation Commission: The Florida Transportation Commission oversees FDOT policy and budgeting, conducts performance reviews, and recommends funding levels to the Legislature. Functions as an analogous state-level review and policy body to CTC, though with a more review-focused mandate.
• Texas Transportation Commission: The Texas Transportation Commission is the five-member body that governs TxDOT and authorizes the state's $80B+ transportation program. Comparable to CTC as a state commission that programmatically allocates major transportation capital, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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