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2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is sponsored by Transportation Commission. The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state.
Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects. All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan and an existing comprehensive corridor plan.
The Commission is required to score and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Safety;Congestion;Accessibility;Economic development, job creation and retention;Air pollution and greenhouse gas emission reductions;Efficient land use;Level of matching funds; andThe ability to complete the project in a timely manner.
Eligible project elements within the corridor plans may include improvements to state highways, local streets and roads, rail facilities, public transit facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and restoration or preservation work that protects critical local habitat or open space. Program funds cannot be used to construct general purpose lanes on a state highway.
Capacity increasing projects on the state highway system are restricted to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, managed lanes, and other non-general purpose lane improvements for safety and/or operational improvements for all modes of travel. Examples are auxiliary lanes, trucks climbing lanes, or dedicated bicycle lanes.
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Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) | CTC Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) Created by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) , the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is a statewide, competitive program that funds projects to reduce congestion in heavily traveled corridors.
Projects must deliver measurable performance improvements that balance mobility, community, and environmental impacts. The program provides $250 million annually for projects included in a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) and a regional transportation plan. These projects aim to expand transportation choices, preserve community character, and enhance local neighborhoods.
The Commission’s Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan Guidelines describe statutory requirements and offer guidance for developing corridor plans used to apply for SCCP funding. Regional transportation planning agencies County transportation commissions California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Review the current program guidelines to learn more about the program.
Select a program year (funding cycle) below for details about adopted projects, staff recommendations, workshops, and application materials. Accessibility Assistance: The California Transportation Commission (CTC) makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of a document which are not accessible.
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gov . The Commission programmed two years of funding in the 2026 Program in fiscal years 2027-28 and 2028-29. 2026 SCCP Project Nominations: Project nominations for the 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program are due on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Adopted Guidelines: 2026 SCCP Guidelines (PDF) - August 20, 2026 Draft Sample Application Template (PDF) The Commission programmed two years of funding in the 2024 Program in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Amended Project List : 2024 SCCP Project List (PDF) – May 15, 2026 Adopted Program of Projects: 2024 SCCP Program of Projects (PDF) – June 26, 2025 Submitted Projects: 2024 SCCP Application Receipt Log (PDF) - November 19, 2024 (Fact sheets for each project are linked within the document, click the project name to access the file.)
Adopted Guidelines: 2024 SCCP Guidelines (PDF) – August 15, 2024 2024 SB 1 Guidelines Development Overview (PDF) DRAFT Sample Application Template (PDF) The Commission programmed two years of funding in the 2022 Program in fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Amended Project List: 2022 SCCP Project List (PDF) – October 17, 2025 Adopted Program of Projects : 2022 SCCP Program of Projects (PDF) – June 28, 2023 Submitted Projects : 2022 SCCP Application Receipt Log (PDF) – December 2, 2022 (Fact sheets for each project are linked within the document, click the project name to access the file.)
Adopted Guidelines : 2022 SCCP Guidelines (PDF) – August 17, 2022 The Commission programmed two years of funding in the 2020 Program in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The last year of programming in the 2018 Program (fiscal year 2020-21) will be carried into the 2020 Program.
Amended Project List: 2020 SCCP Project List (PDF) - March 22, 2024 Adopted Program of Projects: 2020 SCCP Program of Projects (PDF) - December 2, 2020 Submitted Projects: 2020 SCCP Application Receipt Log (PDF) - July 28, 2020 (Fact sheets for each project are linked within the document, click the project name to access the file.)
Amended Guidelines: 2020 SCCP Guidelines (PDF) - Amended April 29, 2020 (Amended Program Schedule) Originally Adopted: January 29, 2020 The Commission programmed four years of funding in the 2018 Program in fiscal years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21.
Amended Project List: 2018 SCCP Project List (PDF) – August 17, 2021 Amended Program of Projects : 2018 SCCP Program of Projects (PDF) - December 5, 2018 Adopted Program of Projects: 2018 SCCP Program of Projects (PDF) - May 16, 2018 Submitted Projects: 2018 SCCP Application Receipt Log (PDF) - February 28, 2018 Adopted Guidelines: 2018 SCCP Guidelines (PDF) - December 6, 2017 2026 SCCP Guidelines Development Workshops July 15(W), 2026 – 2026 SB 1 Programs' Workshops 07/15: Save the Date (PDF) 10:00am – Alternate Delivery Methods Workshop Alternative Delivery Workshop Presentation (PDF) Alternative Delivery Workshop Reference Handout (Proposed Changes) (PDF) 07/15: Webinar Recording (YouTube) 1:00pm – Efficient Land Use and Housing Workshop AGENDA: Efficient Land Use and Housing Workshop (7/15/2026) (PDF) Efficient Land Use and Housing Workshop Materials (7/15/2026) (PDF) Transit Executive Order N-7-26 Resource Material (7/15/2026) (PDF) 07/15: Presentation (PDF) 07/15: Webinar Recording (YouTube) May 5(T), 2026 – SCCP Workshop #2 05/05: Save the Date (PDF) 05/05: Presentation (PDF) DRAFT Sample Application Template (PDF) 05/05: Workshop Recording (YouTube) April 15(W), 2026 – 2026 SB 1 Programs’ Equity & Community Engagement Workshop 04/15: Save the Date (PDF) 04/15: Presentation (PDF) 04/15: Webinar Recording (YouTube) March 26(Th), 2026 – 2026 SB 1 Programs' Workforce Development Workshop 03/26: Save the Date (PDF) 03/26: Presentation (PDF) 03/26: Webinar Recording (YouTube) January 16(F), 2026 – SCCP Workshop #1 01/16: Save the Date (PDF) 01/16: Presentation (PDF) 01/16: Webinar Recording (YouTube) November 20(Th), 2025 – 2026 SB 1 Programs’ Guidelines Development Kick-Off Workshop 11/20: Save the Date (PDF) 11/20: Presentation (PDF) 11/20: Webinar Recording (YouTube) 2026 SB 1 Programs Virtual Office Hours (Closed) – The Commission's SB 1 Programming Team hosted virtual office hours from February through May 2026, for applicants to discuss proposals and application questions with Commission staff.
To discuss a project with the program team before the Cycle 5 Call for Projects, contact program staff directly.
2024 SCCP Guidelines Development Workshops 05/24: Save the Date (PDF) 05/24: Workshop Presentation (PDF ) 05/24: Workshop Recording (YouTube) 03/27: Save the Date (PDF) 03/27: Workshop Reference Handout (PDF) 03/27: DRAFT 2024 SB 1 Programs Transportation Equity Supplement (PDF) 3/27: Workshop Presentation (PDF) 03/01: Save the Date (PDF) 03/01: Workshop Presentation (PDF) 03/01: Workshop Recording (YouTube) 02/02: Save the Date (PDF) 02/02: Workshop Presentation (PDF) 02/02: Workshop Recording (YouTube) 12/14: Save the Date (PDF) 12/14: Workshop Presentation (PDF) 12/14: Workshop Recording (YouTube) 2022 SCCP Guidelines Development Workshops 01/12: Agenda en Español (PDF) 01/12: Workshop Reference Handout 1 (Guidelines) (PDF) 01/12: Supplement B - Discussion Draft (PDF) 01/12: SCCP Workshop PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) 01/12: Draft Changes - 2022 SCCP Land Use Efficiency & Prohousing Supplement (PDF) 01/12: Registration (PDF) 01/12: Workshop Recording (YouTube) February 9(W), 2022 – Open Office Hours 02/09: Open Office Hours Presentation (PDF) 03/09: SCCP Workshop Presentation (PDF) 03/09: Workshop Reference Handout 1 (Guidelines) 03/09: Workshop Reference Handout 2 (Performance Metrics Guidebook) 03/09: Workshop Reference Handout 3 (2022 DRAFT Guidelines) 03/09: SCCP Workshop Recording (YouTube) 04/15: Workshop Reference Handout 1 (Guidelines) 04/15: Workshop Reference Handout 2 (2018 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan Guidelines) 04/15: Workshop Reference Handout 3 (2022 DRAFT Guidelines as of April 2022) 04/15: Workshop Reference Handout 4 (REVISED DRAFT SB 1 Competitive Programs Transportation Equity Supplement) 04/15: Workshop Presentation (PDF) 04/15: SCCP Workshop Recording (YouTube) 2022 SCCP Virtual Office Hours - The SCCP hosted virtual office hour sessions in February, March, and April 2022.
These sessions were open to all applicants across the state and enabled applicants to discuss their project proposals with Commission staff.
2021 SCCP Guidelines Development Workshops 08/24 Workshop Agenda (PDF) 08/24 Save the Date (PDF) 08/24 Reserve La Fecha (PDF) 08/24 Workshop Presentation (PDF) 09/28: Agenda en Español (PDF) 09/28: SCCP Workshop Presentation (PDF) 09/28: SCCP Workshop Webcast Recording (YouTube) 10/29: Workshop Reference Handout 1 (CAPTI) 10/29: Workshop Reference Handout 2 (Guidelines) 10/29: SCCP Workshop Presentation (PDF) 10/29: Workshop Recording (YouTube) 11/18: Agenda en Español (PDF) 11/18: Workshop Reference Handout 1 (CAPTI) (PDF) 11/18: Workshop Reference Handout 2 (Guidelines) (PDF) 11/18: Supplement A - Discussion Draft (PDF) 11/18: Presentation (PDF) 11/18: Workshops Recording (YouTube) Associate Deputy Director California Transportation Commission Email: Naveen.
Habib@catc. ca. gov Deputy Director - Programming - SB1 California Transportation Commission Email: Matthew.
Yosgott@catc. ca. gov The Commission is responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit and active transportation improvements throughout California.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public Agency. Regional transportation planning agencies, county transportation commissions and Caltrans are eligible to apply for program funds through the nomination of projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program are due November 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is funded by Transportation Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
2026 Local Partnership Competitive Program is sponsored by Transportation Commission. The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements. The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements [as defined by Government Code Section 8879.67(b)]. Consistent with the intent behind Senate Bill 1, the Commission intends this program to balance the need to direct increased revenue to the state’s highest transportation needs while fairly distributing the economic impact of increased funding. The Local Partnership Program provides funding to local and regional agencies to improve: Aging Infrastructure Road Conditions Active Transportation Transit and rail Health and Safety Benefits
2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is sponsored by Transportation Commission. The purpose of the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program is to provide funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway Freight Network, as identified in California Freight Mobility Plan, and along other corridors that have a high volume of freight movement. Eligible applicants apply for program funds through the nomination of projects. All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan. The Commission is required to evaluate and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Freight System Factors: Throughput, Velocity, and Reliability Transportation System Factors: Safety, Congestion Reduction/Mitigation, Key Transportation Bottleneck Relief, Multi-Modal Strategy, Interregional Benefits, and Advanced Technology Community Impact Factors: Air Quality Impact, Community Impact Mitigation, Economic/Jobs Growth, Cost Effectiveness Project Readiness: Ability to complete the project in a timely manner Matching Funds: Demonstration of the required 30% matching funds Leveraging: The leveraging and coordination of funds from multiple sources Program guidelines are created in consultation with agencies identified in Governor's Executive Order B-32-15, regional transportation planning agencies, local governments, private industry, advocates, and other interested parties. Prior to adoption of the guidelines, the Commission conducts numerous public workshops throughout the state to solicit input and feedback.
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