The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is an executive department within the U.S. state of California. Its purpose is to improve mobility across the state.
Caltrans manages the state highway system (which includes the California Freeway and Expressway System) and is actively involved with public transportation systems throughout the state.
The department is part of the state cabinet-level California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. Caltrans is headquartered in Sacramento.
Read more about California Department Of Transportation: History, Administration, Districts, Current Projects
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