Statewide transportation policy and funding commissioners visited the City of Costa Mesa on Feb. 26 to tour Newport Boulevard.

The California Transportation Commission is responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit and active transportation improvements throughout California. 

Three commissioners, Chair Clarissa Reyes Falcon, Lee Ann Eager, and Dr. Adonia Lugo joined Council Member Arlis Reynolds, City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Assistant City Manager Alma Reyes, City staff, and Caltrans for a discussion at the Norma Hertzog Community Center.

Also attending were representatives from State Senator Steven Choi’s office, and Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris.

The group then walked to Newport Boulevard to discuss safety for people walking along and across the Caltrans-managed roadway. 

City staff organized the tour to continue collaboration with our state partners to address important needs for our community.