From keyes street at first and second streets, continuing south along monterey road to metcalf road the monterey road highway to grand boulevard desi

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a Project Grant of $468,788.75 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 18, 2025, to conduct a design study for a 9.5-mile corridor along Monterey Road from Keyes Street (at First and Second Streets) extending south to Grand Boulevard. The project will develop comprehensive plans to convert Monterey Road into a high-capacity bus transit corridor while integrating safety improvements and enhanced facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The design study will serve as the planning foundation for infrastructure improvements and multimodal enhancements along this critical transportation corridor.

The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2030, allowing sufficient time for detailed design work, environmental review, and coordination with local stakeholders. As a planning and preliminary engineering project under CFDA 20.205, this design study represents an eligible activity that will advance sustainable transportation infrastructure and multimodal connectivity goals consistent with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding priorities. Upon completion, the design study will enable Caltrans and local partners to implement subsequent construction phases that transform the corridor into a modern transit and active transportation facility.

Project description

From keyes street at first and second streets, continuing south along monterey road to metcalf road the monterey road highway to grand boulevard design study corridor covers a distance of 9.5 miles. The aim of the project is to convert monterey road into one of the busiest bus corridors, while also enhancing safety and creating a more welcoming environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users