Study: How The Last Three Presidents Helped Shape Our Local Transportation Landscapes - Streetsblog USAThe Biden administration shifted transportation funding priorities towards equity, contrasting with the Trump administration's focus on rural highway expansion.
This I-80 project was Caltrans' lowest priority. A year later, it received a $100M grantCaltrans successfully secured a competitive grant for a freeway project despite minimal changes, highlighting the importance of framing and urgency in funding applications.