In the 2008-09 fiscal year, Caltrans delivered 334 projects, worth $3.7 billion, on time. Complete list of projects.
Caltrans Services - Did You Know?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caltrans?
- How can I get a job with Caltrans?
- Why does it seem like Caltrans is always working on the roads?
- Why can't Caltrans work on highways at night?
- Why do I have to slow down a half-mile before a work site?
- Why do I have to slow down in construction zones?
- Why do I sometimes see a highway coned off but don't see any work going on?
- Why do you use so many cones to block off a lane?
- Is everyone who wears an orange shirt or vest a Caltrans worker?
- Who are the people in the orange hard hats we see picking up litter alongside the highway?
- What are those mission bells I see on the 101 Freeway?
- What are those little bumps in between the lanes on the freeway?
- I heard you were going to get rid of raised pavement markers. Is that true?
- How do I order a publication from Caltrans?
- How does my company find out about contracting opportunities at Caltrans?
- Why are there signals installed at some freeway ramps?
- Can I ride my bicycle on the freeway?
- How do highways and bridges get named after people?
- What is the "Adopt-a-Highway" program?
- Can I use a freeway call box to let someone know I'm stuck in traffic and will be late?
- How many call boxes are there, and where are they located?
- How does my company sell its product or service to Caltrans?
- I'm a student. How do I find out about part-time or summer jobs at Caltrans?
- How many orange cones does Caltrans use?
- What's a "Sig-Alert?"
- How do I file a claim against Caltrans?
- What's the difference between the various road signs?
- How congested are the freeways in California?
- What's the story with those lime green vests I see some Caltrans workers wearing?
- What's an HOV lane?
- How many CCTV cameras are in use in California?
- Where would I look to find out the location of all historical markers along the California state highway system?
- How many signs does California have on its highway system?
- What are the California laws regarding Caltrans?
- Whats happening with RideShare programs?
- Where can I find out about Caltrans bids and contracts?
- How do I report a problem with a road?
- How do I report a traffic or construction problem?
- How can I find road conditions?
- Is Caltrans planning to remove Botts dots?
- How can I get my drivers license or car registration renewed?
- How can I find out about highway laws and enforcement?
- What are the laws regarding Caltrans and motor vehicles?
- What are the traffic cameras I see everywhere used for?
- What's the weather like where I'll be traveling?
- What Caltrans road work is planned in my area?
- How should I transport hazardous waste?
- When will Caltrans fix the problem on my street?
- How can I buy Caltrans' surplus equipment?
- Can you advise me about traveling by bus or train in California?
- How can I recover the money or property I lost because of Caltrans?
- How can I get a report on highway accidents in California?
- Who can answer my questions about engineering exams?
- When should I use snow tires?
- How can my disadvantaged company do business with Caltrans?
- Who can answer my question about Bay Area bridge tolls?
- Why must I stop at Agriculture Inspection stations when I enter California?
- Where can I find out about California traffic counts?
- How can I write to the Director of Caltrans?
- What are the rules and regulations for truckers in California?
- How can I find out about vehicle standards?
- How can I find out Cal-Train?
- How can I buy land from Caltrans?
- How can I contact the Caltrans legal department?
- Where can I get maps?
- Where can I find out about alternative fuel vehicles?
- Where can I schedule a truck inspection?
- Where can I get the email address of a Caltrans employee?
- Do you have information about Advanced Traffic Controllers on your website?
- Where can I find payment history information on my contract with Caltrans?
- Where can I get a smog inspection done?
- Where can I get travel and tourist information?
- Where can I find standard specifications and special provisions?
- What is Caltrans going to do about the parking shortage in my town?
- What are the chain requirements in California?
- Where can I get information on signing for permit loads?
- I'm trying to find someone who used to work at Caltrans. Can you help?
- Who is the Director of Caltrans?
- Does Caltrans allow memorials to be placed along the highway to mark the place where individuals have lost their lives in an accident?
- Where can I get information about the State of California Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE)?
- Who maintains the bridges in California?
- Does my hybrid vehicle qualify for use in the HOV lane with just the driver?
- Where can I find information about rest areas in California?
- Do you have a Caltrans Highway Design Manual available to the public?
- I need information about driving through California in my RV?
- I heard that Caltrans owns and rents houses in some parts of California. Where can I get more information on these houses?
- How wide are freeway lanes?
- I am traveling to California soon. Do I need a California drivers license if I am only going to be there for 6 months?
- Where can I find travel information on the web?
- Where is the best place to get help with a highway research project?
- Does Caltrans have information on telecommuting?
- Where can I get information about child car seats or child car restraint systems?
- How are highway numbers assigned?