AB-939
Infrastructure

The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026.

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CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes a $20 billion transportation bond measure for voter approval in November 2026.
  • Allocates $6 billion for transit improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail enhancements.
  • Provides $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments including electric and hydrogen vehicles.
  • Designates $3.5 billion for local street maintenance and active transportation projects.

Summary

Assembly Member Schultz proposes a $20 billion transportation bond measure that would fund transit improvements, zero-emission vehicles, and critical infrastructure projects across California. The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026 would allocate funds through six major investment categories if approved by voters in November 2026.

The measure designates $6 billion for transit capital improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail systems, including intercity, regional, and commuter services. Local transportation would receive $3.5 billion for street maintenance, safety upgrades, and active transportation projects. The proposal earmarks $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments covering both battery electric and hydrogen technology vehicles. An additional $2.5 billion would support freight infrastructure at airports, borders, ports, rail yards, and trucking facilities. The remaining $1 billion would fund grade separations and safety improvements.

A newly created finance committee, comprising the State Controller, Treasurer, Director of Finance, and Transportation Secretary, would oversee bond issuance. The measure establishes the Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Fund to hold and distribute bond proceeds. This builds upon California's 2006 transportation bond act, which authorized $19.9 billion for similar purposes including corridor improvements, transit projects, and safety upgrades.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

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Tom LackeyR
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
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Laurie DaviesR
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Chris WardD
Assemblymember
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Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
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Chris WardD
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Lori WilsonD
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Gregg HartD
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John HarabedianD
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Alexandra MacedoR
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Rhodesia RansomD
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Chris RogersD
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Nick SchultzD
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Introduced By

Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes a $20 billion transportation bond measure for voter approval in November 2026.
  • Allocates $6 billion for transit improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail enhancements.
  • Provides $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments including electric and hydrogen vehicles.
  • Designates $3.5 billion for local street maintenance and active transportation projects.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Schultz proposes a $20 billion transportation bond measure that would fund transit improvements, zero-emission vehicles, and critical infrastructure projects across California. The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026 would allocate funds through six major investment categories if approved by voters in November 2026.

The measure designates $6 billion for transit capital improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail systems, including intercity, regional, and commuter services. Local transportation would receive $3.5 billion for street maintenance, safety upgrades, and active transportation projects. The proposal earmarks $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments covering both battery electric and hydrogen technology vehicles. An additional $2.5 billion would support freight infrastructure at airports, borders, ports, rail yards, and trucking facilities. The remaining $1 billion would fund grade separations and safety improvements.

A newly created finance committee, comprising the State Controller, Treasurer, Director of Finance, and Transportation Secretary, would oversee bond issuance. The measure establishes the Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Fund to hold and distribute bond proceeds. This builds upon California's 2006 transportation bond act, which authorized $19.9 billion for similar purposes including corridor improvements, transit projects, and safety upgrades.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Tom LackeyR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Chris WardD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Tom LackeyR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Laurie DaviesR
Assemblymember
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Chris WardD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Josh HooverR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Corey JacksonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Juan CarrilloD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Josh LowenthalD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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John HarabedianD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Alexandra MacedoR
Assemblymember
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Rhodesia RansomD
Assemblymember
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Chris RogersD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Nick SchultzD
Assemblymember
Bill Author