CA SB1049

Establishes the Transportation Resilience Program in the Department of Transportation to fund climate adaptation planning and resilience improvements for state highways, federal-aid roads, public transit facilities, and other surface transportation assets threatened by extreme weather, sea level rise, or climate change hazards.

Funds the program with 15% of federal National Highway Performance Program apportionments and 100% of federal Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) program apportionments through annual Budget Act appropriations.

Makes available up to $25 million annually for local and regional climate adaptation planning, including vulnerability assessments and resilience plans, with remaining funds awarded to resilience improvement projects nominated by local agencies or the state.

Requires eligible resilience improvement projects to be identified in a multistakeholder climate adaptation plan and consistent with sustainable communities strategies and regional transportation plans.

Directs the California Transportation Commission to prioritize projects addressing recurring damage or closures of high-priority vulnerable transportation assets, considering risk severity, benefits to mobility and regional economy, and protection of adjacent communities and critical infrastructure.