Transportation Agency for Monterey County

Imjin Parkway Widening & Roundabout Project Website

The City of Marina and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County have launched the Imjin Parkway Widening & Roundabout Project website. The website is the "go-to" place to get information about the project, get the latest updates, sign up for email notifications, review the "frequently asked questions" and…

Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway

The Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG) is part of a larger effort to connect communities in and around the former Fort Ord to each other and to education, employment, community, and recreation centers. FORTAG is a proposed new paved regional active transportation route that will serve as a safe…

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Our Mission

Develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environmental quality, and economic activities in Monterey County.

Mobility for All

Projects under the category "Mobility for All" have $80 million in funding dedicated to Pedestrian & Bike Safety and Mobility Projects over the 20 year life-span of Measure X.

Scenic State Route 68 - Salinas to Monterey

Highway 156

Highway 156 West is one of the major thoroughfares used by residents, commuters, tourists, and commercial trucks traveling to and from the Monterey Peninsula. As a result, more than 32,000 vehicles travel along this route each weekday, and Highway 156 experiences periods of heavy congestion, especially on…

Monterey County Rail Extension

The Monterey County Rail Extension project extends passenger rail service from Santa Clara County south to Salinas. This is a transformative project that will revitalize the downtown Salinas train station and create new multimodal transportation hubs for the disadvantaged communities of Pajaro and Castroville.

Safe Routes to School Program

Children are at a disadvantage and have limited transportation options. Too young to drive, they must rely on an adult to drive them or on other forms of transportation to get around such as transit, carpooling, bicycling and walking.

About Us

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) serves as Monterey County’s regional transportation planning agency, and is a state designated agency responsible for planning and financial programming of transportation projects.

Road closure notice from Monterey County, indicating "Road Closed" with a QR code.

Monterey County Storm Road Closure Information & Traffic Advisories

The current storm is having an impact on roads throughout Monterey County. Information about road closures and traffic advisories can be found by scanning the QR code or clicking onto the website…

Community Celebration for Salinas Sidewalk Art Project on Feb 8, 2025, 10 am-12:30 pm at Saint Mary of the Nativity Church, Salinas.

“TAMC and the City of Salinas Hosts ‘Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Art Celebration’ on Saturday, February 8, 2025”

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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2024 Transportation Excellence Awards

The Transportation Agency presented their 23rd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards to honor community members, programs and projects that make a significant contribution to improve transportation…

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TAMC CONE ZONE REPORT

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County this week. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent. As always, Caltrans and the CHP reminds motorists to drive safely and to share the road.

Caltrans: Real Time Traffic Information

Real time traffic information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Website Link with Updates on the Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire

January 16, 2025'

Alert Monterey County: Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has issued Evacuation Orders for areas of Moss Landing South of the Elkhorn Slough, North of Molera Rd and Monterey Dunes Way, and West of Castroville Blvd and…

FULL CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 IN NORTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY DUE TO FIRE AT MOSS LANDING POWER PLANT

State of California • Department of Transportation

“State Awards $7.9 Million for John Street/Williams Road Safe Routes to School Project in Salinas.”

DATE: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Nominations for the Transportation Excellence Awards are Due on December 6, 2024

MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is accepting nominations for their “23rd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards.” The awards honor individuals, businesses…

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Estación Multimodal de Pajaro-Watsonville Evaluación Medioambiental

FECHA: Miércoles, 13 de Noviembre de 2024

Flyer for Pajaro-Watsonville Train Station project meeting on Nov 20, 2024, seeking public input.

Pajaro-Watsonville Multimodal Station Environmental Review

DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

“State Awards $63 Million for Rail Improvements Between Monterey and Santa Barbara Counties”

DATE: Friday, November 8, 2024

Toro Park Cut-Through Traffic Pilot Project Video

What is the Toro Park Cut-Through Traffic Pilot Project?

Toro Park Cut-Through Traffic Pilot Project Remains in Place to Try New Features and Evaluate Changing Traffic Conditions

The Transportation Agency and County of Monterey are sponsoring a pilot project to address cut-through traffic and safety concerns in Toro Park and Serra Village.

Portola Drive Partial Road Closure Implemented in the Next Phase of the Temporary Toro Park Cut-Through Traffic Pilot Project

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), Caltrans District 5, and the County of Monterey will implement the next phase of the “Toro Park Pilot Cut-Through Project” with the temporary…

Construction on the First Segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway in Del Rey Oaks Begins This Week

August 19, 2024

Draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) invites the public to comment on the Draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP): FFY 2024-25 to 2027-28.

TAMC RECEIVES $2.25 MILLION CALTRANS PLANNING GRANT FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 ELKHORN SLOUGH CORRIDOR CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROJECT

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Partial Closure of Torero Drive for Toro Park Cut Through Traffic Pilot Project Begins on Friday“

DATE: Monday, July 8, 2024

PUBLICATION OF SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

The Board of Directors of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County has set Wednesday, October 28, 2024 at 9:00am at 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, California - Cayenne Conference Room to consider…

Map segment sMap showing the location of the Canyon Del Rey Segment of the FORTAG project.and the Fortag trail with a directional compass.

“Agencies Host Groundbreaking Ceremony in Del Rey Oaks for the Construction of the First Segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway”

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

A 2023 annual report booklet with the title "BUILDING CONNECTIONS!" and artificial white flowers behind it.

TAMC 2023 Annual Report

The TAMC 2023 Annual Report has arrived! They were delivered by mail to Monterey County residents last week.!

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Transportation Planning Intern (Part-Time)

FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled

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State Route 68 & US 101 South of Salinas Project Survey

Add your voice to the conversation to share your thoughts on how to make traveling along State Route 68 (between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula) and Highway 101 (between Salinas and Chualar) safer…

Transportation Community Meeting

A Spanish flyer for a community transportation meeting on April 11, 2024, in Salinas, with food and childcare provided.

Reunion Comunitaria De Transporte

Partial Imjin Parkway Nighttime Closures for Construction Work: March 18 - April 2, 2024

Beginning the night of March 18 and continuing through April 2, Imjin Parkway will be closed from the intersection of Imjin Road to the intersection with Reservation Road for night work operations…

Regional Transportation Plan

The Regional Transportation Plan for Monterey County satisfies state and federal requirements to identify transportation projects that can be funded over the next 20-years to serve the county’s…

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2023 Transportation Excellence Awards

The Transportation Agency presented their 22nd Annual Transportation Excellence Awards to honor community members, programs and projects that make a significant contribution to improve transportation…

TAMC AND CALTRANS HOSTS RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY WITH REPRESENTATIVES JIMMY PANETTA AND ZOE LOFGREN FOR THE SPENCE ROAD AUXILIARY LANE PROJECT

MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and Caltrans District 5 will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony with US Representative Jimmy Panetta, US Representative Zoe Lofgren…

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“TAMC CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE KING CITY TRAFFIC GARDEN ON SATURDAY”

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

“TAMC AND CALTRANS HOSTS FINAL HIGHWAY 68 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023

TAMC TO RECEIVE $640,000 FEDERAL GRANT FOR MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL VISION ZERO PLAN

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Video Clips: What is Participatory Budgeting & the Role of its Steering Committee in King City?

Debby Norman and Ana Isabel Lopez, members of the King City Safe Routes to School Steering Committee, explain what participatory budgeting is and the role of the steering committee in the process:

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“TAMC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DEFINING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES”

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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“King City Community Asked to Vote on Which Safe Routes to School Projects to Fund”

RELEASE DATE: Friday, October 13, 2023

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANTS FOR TAMC PROJECTS

RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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“Soledad Community Encouraged to Test a Temporary Redesign along Front Street for a Safe Routes to School Project Demonstration”

Thursday, September 7, 2023

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“TAMC SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION AWARDS”

October 4, 2023

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TAMC 2022 Annual Report

Each year the Transportation Agency presents an annual report providing an overview of our mission to advance transportation projects and programs benefitting Monterey County residents, businesses…

“CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES ACTIONS TO KEEP MONTEREY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS & PROGRAMS MOVING FORWARD”MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC

RELEASE DATE: Monday, July 3, 2023

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“Soledad Community Asked to Vote on Which Safe Routes to School Projects to Fund”

RELEASE DATE: Friday, May 12, 2023

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CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AWARDS $2.274 MILLION GRANT TO TAMC FOR THE PAJARO-WATSONVILLE MULTIMODAL STATION PROJECT

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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“Greenfield City Council Approves Safe Routes To School Projects Recommended by Community Voters”

RELEASE DATE: Monday, March 27, 2023

FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL EARMARKS $1. MILLION FOR US 101 AUXILLIARY LANE-SOUTH OF SALINAS

RELEASE DATE: Thursday, January 5, 2023

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“FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINSTRATION AWARDS $7.2 MILLION GRANT FOR FORTAG PROJECT ”

RELEASE DATE: Thursday, December 15, 2022

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“CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AWARDS $44.8 MILLON TO IMPLEMENT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN MONTEREY COUNTY”

RELEASE DATE: Friday, December 9, 2022

Students and Parents Show Up in Force to Participate in Del Rey Woods Elementary School "Walking School Bus"

A large cadre of students and parents, along with Seaside Mayor Ian Oglesby and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh, escorted by patrol officers from the Seaside…

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Safe Routes to School's "Walking School Bus" to Bay View Academy

The first Safe Routes to School "Walking School Bus" kicked-off this morning from the Monterey Bay Recreational Trail to Bay View Academy School. Led by Officer Hall from the Monterey Police…

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TAMC Racial Equity Program

The TAMC Board of Directors adopted a racial equity program on August 25, 2021. The program integrates specific racial equity-based activites into three agency areas: funding, public outreach and…

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