Governor Newsom announces continued state financial support for Bay Area transit
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state will offer short-term financial assistance to support Bay Area transit agencies with hundreds of millions of dollars.
“Transit is a lifeline to millions of Californians – and after billions in state investment, we’re continuing to back Bay Area agencies with ongoing support tailored to their needs. We’ll keep partnering with them now and into next year – aligning flexible financing tools to their timelines – so we can deliver a sustainable, rider-first transit system together.”
Governor Gavin Newsom
The Department of Finance and the California State Transportation Agency will work with agencies and regional partners to design short-term financing tools — such as structured loans or other mechanisms — that align with operational needs, protect service, and support fiscal reforms, with clear and reliable repayment plans. The Newsom administration will continue to evaluate these options to ensure assistance remains responsive to agencies’ stated needs and strengthens the long-term financial stability of Bay Area transit.
The Newsom administration, in partnership with the Legislature, has made record, multi-year public transit investments totaling over $8 billion in addition to baseline state support. These resources are in addition to sustained Cap-and-Invest program support for transit under this year’s proposed reauthorization. Together, these resources help agencies protect service, advance, zero-emission transitions, deliver capital upgrades, and improve rider experience while supporting the state’s climate and equity goals.