Existing law establishes the Department of Transportation and requires the department to improve and maintain the state highways.
This bill would establish the Quick-Build Project Pilot Program within the department's maintenance program to expedite development and implementation of low-cost projects on the state highway system, as specified. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2027, to develop and publish guidance for the deployment of district quick-build projects. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2028, to identify and commit to funding a minimum of 6 quick-build projects statewide.