Transportation And Infrastructure

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I believe America succeeds when we dream big, build big, and invest in the future. For generations, major infrastructure projects helped grow our economy, connect our communities, and create opportunity for the middle class. We need that same sense of purpose today. Here in Sacramento County, transportation and infrastructure are about safety, mobility, economic growth, clean air, flood protection, and whether families can get where they need to go safely and reliably. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law because we need to modernize the systems our communities depend on every day and make sure Sacramento County is not left behind.

Roads, bridges, and transportation safety

I have worked to bring major federal transportation investments back to Sacramento County that improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen regional connectivity. In 2024, I announced a $25 million federal transportation grant for the Grant Line Road Safety Improvements Project, which will address critical safety issues on the current two-lane roadway and help close gaps in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. I have also supported additional local transportation improvements through Community Project Funding, including the San Juan Phase 2 Infrastructure Project in Citrus Heights, the Marysville Boulevard Vision Zero Safety Project in Sacramento, the Snowy Egret Drive Overcrossing Study, and the Rossmoor Bar Trail Enhancements Project in Rancho Cordova.

Transit and cleaner transportation

I have also supported major transit investments that reduce pollution and modernize how people move around our region. In 2024, I worked with Sacramento Regional Transit and the Department of Transportation to help secure a $76.8 million federal clean transportation grant for SacRT’s Zero-Emission Buses, Fueling, and Workforce Development Project. The grant supports new hydrogen fuel cell buses, a hydrogen fueling station, modernization of a bus maintenance facility, and workforce training for local workers.

Airports and aviation infrastructure

I have also worked to strengthen aviation infrastructure in our region. In 2023, I helped secure $11.7 million in federal funding for Sacramento International Airport’s Concourse B expansion project, including construction of a new pedestrian walkway connecting Concourse B to Terminal B. I also voted for the FAA Reauthorization Act to strengthen aviation safety and support improvements at Sacramento International Airport.

Workforce development and the future of aviation

Transportation infrastructure is also about building the workforce needed to keep our systems running safely. That is why I have championed Sacramento City College’s progress toward becoming one of the nation’s only dual-certified Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative programs. I joined local leaders at Mather Airport in December 2025 to highlight the program’s progress because it creates a more affordable pathway for local students into high-skill FAA careers while helping address the national air traffic controller shortage.

I will continue working to bring federal resources back to Sacramento County, modernize the infrastructure our region depends on, and make sure we are building for the future instead of falling behind.