Transportation and Infrastructure Project Funding Requests
Congressman Jimmy Panetta has submitted funding requests for important community projects in California's 20th District to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Under guidelines issued by the Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 5 projects in their community for fiscal year 2022 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Panetta has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested. Projects below are listed in no particular order.
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Member Designated Project)
US 101/SR 25 Interchange Phase 2 - Santa Teresa Boulevard Extension
City of Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California, Congressional District 20
$5 million
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 N. 1st St, San Jose, California, 95134
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Member Designated Project)
Santa Cruz METRO Bus Replacements
City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, Congressional District 20
$1.84 million
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District
110 Vernon St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Member Designated Project)
US 101 Safety Improvements - South of Salinas Project
City of Salinas and City of Chualar, Monterey County, California, Congressional District 20
$2 million
Transportation Agency for Monterey County
55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Member Designated Project)
State Route 25 Expressway Conversion and State Route 25/156 Interchange Project
Hollister, San Benito County, California, Congressional District 20
$10,000,000
Council of San Benito County Governments (SBtCOG)
330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite C7, Hollister, California, 95023
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Member Designated Project)
Coastal Parklands Access Shuttle System Parking Facility
SR-1 and Rio Road, Carmel, Monterey County, California, Congressional District 20
$1,290,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
2211 Garden Road, Monterey, California, 93940
City of Watsonville, CA Wastewater Infrastructure
Request Type: New Environmental Infrastructure Authority
Potential Non-Federal Sponsor: City of Watsonville, CA
Requested Funding: $11,250,000.00
Description: The City of Watsonville's wastewater treatment facility's solids treatment and beneficial biogas reuse systems are nearing the end of their expected useful life. The City will install new equipment to adequately treat the solids generated from the City and its 3 partner sanitation districts (Pajaro, Salsipuedes, and Freedom) with in federal EPA guidelines. The Wastewater Division protects public health and the environment and serves as the first line of defense in protecting Monterey Bay's precious water quality. This project will allow the City to continue to maintain the facility’s ability to be a net exporter of electricity.