CA SJR5

Urges Congress and the President to enact bipartisan federal infrastructure legislation to repair California's crumbling roads and highways, with over 44 percent of major roads in poor condition and 53 percent in urban areas rated poor.

Requests federal action to address traffic congestion costing Californians an estimated $29 billion annually in wasted time and fuel, and motorists spending over $22 billion annually in additional operating costs due to poor road conditions.

Calls for increased federal investment in public transportation, particularly paratransit services for elderly and disabled individuals, to accommodate California's projected population growth to 48 million by 2040.

Urges restoration of the federal fuel tax's purchasing power to address the Highway Trust Fund shortfall and provide long-term funding stability for California and other states' transportation infrastructure.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and all California members of Congress.