MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) has allocated more than $11 million to fund a variety of transportation projects across the region, including key initiatives in the four South Monterey County cities of King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales.
The funding comes from the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) and aims to accelerate infrastructure improvements through a new, one-time grant program.
During a recent board meeting, TAMC approved about $11.4 million in RSTP funds to support 13 “shovel-ready” projects, designed to be implemented promptly. This initiative is part of the Mid-Cycle Competitive Grant Program, created to expedite the distribution of funds prior to the upcoming 2026 competitive grants.
“The Mid-Cycle Competitive Grant Program establishes a new, one-time funding opportunity prior to the 2026 Competitive Grant Program with the objective of expediting the disbursement of available RSTP funds,” stated TAMC.
Among the projects benefiting South Monterey County communities are:
- Greenfield: Walnut Avenue Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvement Project ($100,000) and a Citywide Street Rehabilitation Project ($100,000);
- Gonzales: Fifth Street Truck Ban Signage ($113,512);
- Soledad: West Street Road Diet and Complete Streets Project ($882,480); and
- King City: U.S. 101/Broadway Street at San Antonio Drive Roundabout Improvement ($1,488,000).
Other notable projects include congestion relief on Boronda Road in Salinas, improvements in Seaside’s Broadway corridor and enhancements to transit mobility through Monterey-Salinas Transit.
The funding sources include interest revenue, project cost savings and variances in the RSTP fund balance. These investments are aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and pedestrian access across the region.
