5 Marin Projects Get $37M Boost In State Funding

MARIN COUNTY, CA — New funding allocated from state and federal coffers will support projects to reduce pollution, rehabilitate drainage systems, replace culverts and repair pavement around Marin County.

The California Transportation Commission recently announced $1.2 billion in new allotments for projects throughout California, including more than $37 million headed to Caltrans efforts in Marin.

Caltrans said $21 million of that money will support the construction of "full trash capture" devices around Larkspur, San Rafael and Sausalito, deploying mesh screens in rivers and other waterways to filter out trash and other pollutants.

Another $8.4 million will support work along Highway 101 in San Rafael to build a roundabout, relocate a bus stop and upgrade curb ramps and sidewalks to meet ADA standards. Various locations around Stinson Beach, Point Reyes and Tomales will see $5.32 million to rehabilitate drainage systems.

Near Muir Beach, Caltrans will use $2.1 million to repair and extend retaining walls, replace culverts and guardrails and repair pavement along State Route 1. Another half-million will help crews repair slope erosion, replace drainage systems and make other repairs on SR-1 near Point Reyes.

"California is continuing to upgrade our transportation infrastructure," Caltrans Director Tony Tavares said. "These investments will help us increase the safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation access that all Californians deserve."