FY 2027 Community Project Funding Requests and Disclosures
Submissions for Fiscal Year 2027 are closed. Projects submitted for FY 2027 are listed below.
Applied Automation, Innovation, & Robotics Center Instructional Equipment Project
Project Name: Applied Automation, Innovation, & Robotics Center – Instructional Equipment Project
Request Amount: $3,500,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Community College District
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 3375 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108
Request Explanation:
This project would fund the purchase and installation of critical equipment for the San Diego College of Continuing Education’s new Applied Automation, Innovation, & Robotics Center –a state-of-the-art workforce training hub dedicated to preparing residents for high-demand careers in industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and industrial maintenance. The funds will be used to purchase and install critical equipment needed to provide students with modern laboratory environments designed specifically for advanced manufacturing and automation training. Equipment needed for the center includes industrial automation and smart manufacturing systems such as programmable logic controllers, motor control trainers, sensors, integrated control panels, and digital manufacturing systems; industrial robotics platforms, collaborative robots (cobots), vision systems, and robotic training cells; industrial maintenance training systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical troubleshooting equipment; safety infrastructure and equipment integration required to support hands-on training.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will help address documented workforce shortages in high-demand technical occupations in the region. San Diego employers across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors report persistent shortages of skilled workers trained in automation, robotics, and industrial maintenance technologies. The purchase and installation of critical training equipment for a workforce training center will help provide the community with more accessible entry points into middle-skill careers that offer strong wages and long-term career advancement. In doing so, the center will expand access to career pathways for adult learners, including displaced workers, veterans, and individuals from historically underserved communities.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(2) & (4).
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District Regional Emergency Command Center Upgrade Project
Project Name: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District Regional Emergency Command Center Upgrade Project
Request Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 4900 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902
Request Explanation:
The project will convert an existing boardroom into a fully functional Regional Emergency Command Center designed to support both day-to-day coordination and extended emergency operations. The current space lacks the technological infrastructure, communications capability, and security features required to support today’s complex, multi-agency incident responses. For instance, the room does not currently provide integrated display capability, redundant communications systems, secure connectivity, or backup power necessary for sustained operations during disasters. Key components of the upgrade include upgrading workstations, improving the layout, installing integrated technology systems, enhancing communications, improving infrastructure, and making security enhancements. By establishing a centralized hub for local and regional coordination, this project will improve real-time decision-making, resource tracking, and operational communication across jurisdictions.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will strengthen emergency coordination capacity for Bonita and the surrounding South San Diego County region. The Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District serves a densely populated and high-demand response area in southern San Diego County, including wildland-urban interface (WUI) zones, critical transportation corridors, and mutual-aid response routes. The region faces increasing risks from wildfire, extreme heat events, flooding, earthquakes, and large-scale public safety incidents. The upgraded facility will serve as a centralized coordination hub for multi-agency response throughout South San Diego County, improving interoperability, communication reliability, and real-time decision-making during emergencies. As emergency events grow in frequency and complexity, effective response depends on reliable, centralized command infrastructure capable of supporting unified command, operational coordination, and interagency collaboration.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), as amended by section 202 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act).
Calle Primera Affordable Family Housing Energy Efficiency and Property Upgrades Project
Project Name: Calle Primera Affordable Family Housing Energy Efficiency and Property Upgrades Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Housing Commission
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1122 Broadway, Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
The proposed project is to support needed energy efficiency and other property upgrades and renovations at a deed-restricted affordable housing apartment community that serves families in the San Ysidro neighborhood of the City of San Diego (City). The property, located at 178 Calle Primera, provides 71 affordable rental housing units for households with low income in the City, defined as those earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) -- currently $132,400 for a family of four. It is owned and managed by the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), the City’s public housing agency. The property consists entirely of 2- and 3-bedroom units, meeting a crucial need among San Diego families with children for housing that they can afford. It also is among many SDHC-managed properties to have certification through the Crime-free Multi-housing Program. These 71 family-sized affordable units represent an irreplaceable community resource in a region where affordable housing options are limited and the risk of displacement is high. Among the needed renovations are plumbing, roofing, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems replacement; asphalt repairs; utility door replacements; accessibility upgrades; laundry room improvements; and in‑unit replacements of items such as cabinetry, countertop, and flooring.
This project is a good use of federal funds because improving energy efficiency will also help to lower operating costs and keep rents affordable over time. By helping to preserve existing affordable housing at a fraction of the cost of building new affordable units, this project will help to strengthen long‑term stability, safety, and well‑being among low-income families in the San Ysidro community. Investment in the needed maintenance and preservation of this affordable housing property ensures that families may continue to have a secure, affordable place to call home and remain connected to schools, employment, healthcare, and other community services that support an overall high quality of life.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(2), (4) & (5).
Family Health Centers of San Diego Gateway High-Complexity Laboratory Renovation Project
Project Name: Family Health Centers of San Diego Gateway, Inc. High-Complexity Laboratory Renovation Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc.
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102
Request Explanation:
This project would remodel a high-complexity lab that serves southern San Diego and other care sites across the county. In particular, the project would fund the construction and renovation of the laboratory as well as the cost of capital equipment, including specimen processors, centrifuges, analyzers, refrigerators, freezers, specimen storage systems, and laboratory IT infrastructure such as laboratory information systems and diagnostic data systems. These upgrades will allow the lab to offer a richer array of advanced examinations and diagnostic assessments that can be pivotal in detecting diseases early and allowing providers to appropriately tailor treatments that enhance patient results.
This project is a good use of federal funds because this construction project will reduce laboratory turnaround times, improve chronic disease monitoring and preventive care, strengthen diagnostic services, and expand clinical support for primary care programs. By expanding lab capabilities, the project will also increase diagnostic testing capacity, help address critical gaps in diagnostic care, and ensure that high-quality laboratory services remain accessible to an underserved community.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized under the Public Health Service Act.
National City Historic Granger Music Hall Community Center Restoration Project
Project Name: National City Historic Granger Music Hall Community Center Restoration Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of National City
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1243 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950
Request Explanation:
This project would fund the restoration and transformation of Historic Granger Music Hall into a community center for arts and education. Funds would be used for roof replacement; structural repairs; painting; interior restoration and preservation; kitchen, restroom, and ADA accessibility upgrades; lighting and electrical upgrades for energy efficiency; landscaping and irrigation. Granger Music Hall, located at 1615 E. 4th Street in National City, CA, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been a local landmark for generations, serving as a beacon for music, education and cultural arts. Unfortunately, in 2008 the City was forced to close the approximately 3,500 square foot historic building due to safety concerns and lack of funding for major maintenance.
This project is a good use of federal funds because the restoration and transformation of Granger Music Hall into a community center will provide much needed cultural, arts, and educational opportunities for families and children of a historically disadvantaged community that is significantly underserved in terms of access to community and educational centers.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(4) & (5).
Palomar Point Permanent Supportive Housing Phase II Environmentally Sustainable Improvements Project
Project Name: Palomar Point Permanent Supportive Housing Phase II Environmentally Sustainable Improvements Project
Request Amount: $767,000
Intended Recipient: City of Chula Vista
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Request Explanation:
The funding would implement sustainable improvements at Palomar Point, a 27-unit permanent supportive housing community designed to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, including many with complex health, mobility, and economic challenges that make long-term operational affordability essential.
While Phase I of the project supported core construction, Phase II focuses on ensuring Palomar Point’s long-term sustainability. The Phase II project will include installation of a photovoltaic system, related electrical infrastructure upgrades, and the development of a low-water-use outdoor community space. Additionally, underutilized exterior areas will be transformed into a drought-tolerant gathering space with native landscaping, drip irrigation, permeable surfaces, shade structures, and ADA improvements.
This project is a good use of federal funds because these updates will offset electricity costs for units, common areas, and service spaces, and savings will be reinvested into operations and resident services so Palomar Point can continue to provide needed housing.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(2), (4) & (5).
Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department Project
Project Name: Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department Vessel Project
Request Amount: $1,700,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Unified Port District - Harbor Police Department
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 3380 N Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
This project would procure a vessel to support the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department (HPD). HPD is the law enforcement agency that protects the Port of San Diego's jurisdiction, including the San Diego Bay and its shoreline and the San Diego International Airport. HPD has a vessel fleet that patrols San Diego Bay, where two vessels are deployed at all times. The Port and HPD have been in the process of replacing the fleet of vessels which has reached the end of its functional/operational service life after about 15 years in service. Once the vessels reach 15 years, they begin to experience significant maintenance issues, which preclude them from being deployed for law enforcement, port security, and homeland security missions. The Port and HPD have been successful at receiving funds for the replacement of four vessels. This project would fund the replacement of the final vessel in the fleet.
This project is a good use of federal funds because the maintenance issues experienced by the older vessels negatively impacts the HPD’s ability to protect and patrol the San Diego Bay. In addition to patrolling, HPD vessels are also used for first response marine firefighting (not just in San Diego Bay, but County-wide to support regional coastal municipalities and federal partners such as the Navy and Coast Guard); rapid response to "All- Hazard" events, including Transportation Security Incidents that occur in the San Diego port area; escorting Cruise Vessels; supporting underwater security dives performed by the HPD SCUBA Dive team; collaborating with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in interdicting criminal contraband smuggling efforts into the seaport through the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Stonegarden”; and detecting nuclear threats that could come from recreational vessels traveling into San Diego's seaport. All critical maritime missions have resulted in the increased use of HPD vessels along with increased maintenance and, therefore, the vital need to replace the aging patrol firefighting vessels.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System SafeRide Camera Modernization Project
Project Name: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System SafeRide Camera Modernization Project
Request Amount: $648,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego CA 92101
Request Explanation:
This project will upgrade the existing On-Board Vehicle Surveillance Systems (OBVSS) on 36 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) to improve capabilities and modernize the system to current industry standards. The current OBVSS on the Light Rail Vehicles were installed in 2012. While these systems have supported operational and security needs for over a decade, they are now approaching obsolescence. Aging hardware and outdated technology limit reliability, increase maintenance costs, and restrict the agency’s ability to leverage advancements in surveillance technology. Each vehicle will be equipped with up to 14 high-definition cameras and ruggedized onboard video storage to provide comprehensive coverage of operator cabs and interior/exterior passenger areas. The upgraded system will include wireless, multi-mode connectivity to enable real-time live streaming and secure video downloads.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will serve over 80 million MTS riders, vehicle operators, maintenance personnel, and the broader community. The upgraded system will improve rider and employee safety, deter criminal activity, support law enforcement investigations, and promote a secure transit environment.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code.
San Diego Police Department Cruiser Modernization Project
Project Name: San Diego Police Department Cruiser Modernization Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Police Department
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1401 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
This project will replace 30 outdated police vehicles to improve emergency response, officer safety, and patrol efficiency across the City of San Diego. Upgrading to safer, more efficient vehicles protects officers, strengthens public safety, and delivers long-term savings for the community.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it would replace aging police vehicles with a modern fleet that reduces maintenance and fuel costs, prevents costly breakdowns, and ensures reliable emergency response.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152.
San Diego Police Department Lithium-Ion Battery Storage and Safety System Project
Project Name: San Diego Police Department Lithium-Ion Battery Storage and Safety System Project
Request Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Police Department
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1401 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
The $250,000 in funding would be used to purchase lithium-ion battery storage and safety systems, including floor rated lithium-ion safety cabinets, max capacity lithium ion charging/storage cabinets, and large format lithium ion safety cabinets for the San Diego Police Department. These cabinets protect officers by enhancing safe handling, containment, and charging of high-energy lithium-ion batteries used across the City of San Diego’s emergency-response and operational divisions.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will protect police officers handling lithium-ion battery powered equipment. As the City of San Diego expands its use of battery-powered equipment—such as rescue tools, drones, radios, detection meters, and specialty operational platforms–the need for compliant, fire-rated, explosion-mitigating storage infrastructure has become increasingly critical to ensuring officer safety.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).
San Diego Unified School District Exterior Lighting Improvements for School Safety Project
Project Name: San Diego Unified School District Exterior Lighting Improvements for School Safety Project
Request Amount: $1,250,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Request Explanation:
This project would improve exterior lighting at several SDUSD campuses where the District’s 2025-26 school safety survey identified exterior lighting as a critical safety infrastructure need. The campuses to receive the exterior lighting improvements include Balboa Elementary, Perkins K-8, Rodriguez Elementary, and Zamorano Elementary. In recent years, SDUSD has expanded wraparound and whole-child support through community schools and universal after-school programming for elementary students. As a result, more students are present on campuses beyond the traditional school day. As more students leave school grounds after sunset during winter months, schools face increased needs for improved lighting and enhanced visibility around campus entrances and surrounding streets in order to ensure student safety.
This project is a good use of federal funds because exterior lighting is critical to preventing safety hazards on campus, improving traffic safety by increasing visibility at pick-up and drop-off, and helping ensure the area immediately surrounding campus is a safe environment for students.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(2) & (4).
San Diego Unified School District Safety Fencing Upgrades Project
Project Name: San Diego Unified School District Safety Fencing Upgrades Project
Request Amount: $295,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Unified School District
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Request Explanation:
This project would support updates to existing fencing and installation of new fencing around outdoor spaces used by elementary school students. The fencing updates would ensure that outdoor spaces–including a playground for Early Childhood Special Education and a joint use field–can effectively keep unauthorized individuals from posing a safety threat to students. The campuses to receive the fencing improvements include Pacific View Leadership Elementary and Rodriguez Elementary. This project comes in response to recent incidents on or near school campuses that required precautionary lockdowns or emergency responses. Following the incidents, district leadership worked with principals to identify specific updates that could improve student safety, and the District’s 2025-26 school safety survey identified fencing updates as a critical safety and infrastructure need.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will help ensure that students have protected and safe outdoor environments to play and learn.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(2) & (4).
San Diego Wildfire Suppression Project
Project Name: San Diego Wildfire Suppression Project
Request Amount: $1,166,000
Intended Recipient: City of San Diego
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA, 92101
Request Explanation:
The City of San Diego continues to see increased wildfire activity becoming a yearlong endeavor. The City requests $1,166,000 to purchase, install, and equip four fixed helicopter fire hydrant systems to enhance aerial wildfire suppression capabilities in the underserved and high-risk areas.
This project is a good use of federal funds because this project will enhance San Diego Fire Rescue's ability to provide aerial wildfire suppression capabilities in the underserved and high-risk areas, as well as proactively address vegetation areas that can be fuel for fire activity.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(2).
Saturn Boulevard Stormwater Project
Project Name: County of San Diego Saturn Boulevard Stormwater Project
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: County of San Diego
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 270 San Diego, California 92123
Request Explanation:
The Saturn Boulevard crossing of the Tijuana River sits where the river’s North Channel narrows into culverts and then spreads across a shallow “Arizona-style” crossing where slabs of pavement placed beneath low‑flow streams allow vehicles to pass safely. For most of the year, water moves under the road through the culverts, but during storms the channel rises, water spreads out, and part of the flow moves over the roadway before rejoining the main river downstream. As currently designed, the Saturn Boulevard crossing creates turbulent hydraulic conditions that resuspend sewage-contaminated sediments and increase turbidity in the Tijuana River during high flow events. This project is designed to calm the flow so water no longer crashes out of the culverts, reducing both foam formation and the aerosolization of contaminants. To achieve this, a series of rock filled gabions would form a stepped structure that slows the water, filters low flows gently through rock and vegetation, and reduces the turbulence that leads to foaming. In doing so, the project supports nonpoint source pollution control methods consistent with the Clean Water Act.
This project is a good use of federal funds because the project will modify the culvert configuration to reduce turbulence, decrease sewage-contaminated water disturbance and reduce downstream transport of pollutant-laden sediments to the receiving waters and coastal estuary. By reducing the aerosolization of contaminated flows in the Tijuana River at the Saturn Boulevard culvert, the project will also deliver meaningful air‑quality improvements for San Diego County residents, and in particular the residents of nearby communities, including the City of Imperial Beach.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.
SD CoastalWATCH — Coastal Air and Water Quality Monitoring, Early Warning, and Health Protection System Project
Project Name: SD CoastalWATCH — Coastal Air and Water Quality Monitoring, Early Warning, and Health Protection System Project
Request Amount: $1,800,000
Intended Recipient: Regents of the University of California
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 9500 Gilman Drive #0210, La Jolla, CA 92093
Request Explanation:
This project would maintain and expand a continuous, real-time air and water quality monitoring network in the persistently polluted Tijuana River Valley, South Bay, and City of San Diego. The requested funds will support the purchase and development of a mobile laboratory to map contamination across the South Bay from the Tijuana River Estuary to the ocean and coastline. The project builds on past research that found pollutants in the ocean are released into the atmosphere by providing a persistent, mobile laboratory to collect the data needed to develop a coupled air-sea pollution model. This request would fund the critical sustaining and expansion phase of UC San Diego's multi-year coastal monitoring effort. This phase will maintain the fixed monitoring network, fill instrumentation gaps, and expand spatial coverage via mobile laboratory deployment, transitioning the project into a durable, publicly accountable coastal monitoring system.
This project is a good use of federal funds because Tijuana River pollution is the most severe, persistent, and documentable coastal public health emergency in California's 52nd Congressional District — and it remains critically under-measured. Federal and state governments have committed significant public funds to Tijuana River wastewater infrastructure and efforts to remediate cross-border pollution, and without independent, sustained monitoring, there is no scientifically credible mechanism to determine whether those investments are producing measurable reductions in human exposure along the U.S. coastal zone. This project provides that accountability function. Real-time monitoring would enable timely public warnings, more precise beach closure and reopening decisions, and faster emergency response— reducing harm and the downstream costs associated with unmanaged exposure events.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.
Southwestern Community College District - Southwestern College Instructional Planetarium Upgrade Project
Project Name: Southwestern Community College District - Southwestern College Instructional Planetarium Upgrade Project
Request Amount: $1,132,000
Intended Recipient: Southwestern Community College District
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Request Explanation:
The Southwestern Community College District serves 32,420 students annually and it is the only public institution of higher education serving southern San Diego County. This project will upgrade and modernize the Southwestern Community College District’s instructional planetarium, which is a primary instructional tool for those pursuing the Astronomy Associate in Science Degree. The project will include upgrades to the full-dome digital projection system and external-input capabilities.
These upgrades will allow the district to expand immersive STEM course instruction capacity and increase K–12/dual enrollment. The project would also support a developing collaboration with the U.S. Navy’s Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific (MSTCPAC), a Navy training center that provides mariner skills and navigation-related instruction.
STEM training generally and astronomical training in particular is especially important in southern San Diego, because Naval Base San Diego, which is located in the Southwestern Community College District, is a major employer in the region and the home of the bulk of the surface ships of the United States Pacific Fleet. These upgrades will allow Southwestern College to better prepare students for careers in the Navy and related industries by supporting celestial navigation learning through structured sky simulation and targeted instructional modules.
This project is a good use of federal funds because it will provide economic development benefits for southern San Diego County. Investing in upgrades to this instructional planetarium will help the Southwestern Community College District better equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the local workforce–whether through careers in the Navy or related industries, or in STEM fields generally.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(1) & (2).
State Route 11 / Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project Intelligent Transportation Systems for Lane Management and Traveler Information Project
Project Name: State Route 11 / Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project Intelligent Transportation Systems for Lane Management and Traveler Information Project
Request Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: San Diego Association of Governments
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1011 Union Street, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
The State Route 11 (SR 11)/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (OME POE) project is a joint effort between Caltrans and SANDAG, in collaboration with state and federal partners in the U.S. and Mexico, to create an innovative new land port of entry that will improve regional mobility, enhance border security and safety, fuel economic growth, and bolster binational trade. The OME POE will be the first U.S. land POE to use dynamic tolling to manage demand via tolled approach roads and an intelligent transportation system (ITS) to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks and deliver reliability, particularly critical for time-sensitive trips and cargo. SANDAG is requesting $10 million to support construction of lane management and other ITS elements that are critical to effectively manage traffic demand and deliver a 20-30-minute average wait time goal. The ITS components being installed include Advance Traveler Information Systems (Dynamic Signs that display wait times at the various ports, and toll rates information at OME along multiple regional routes to inform travelers); Traffic and Lane management equipment (e.g., Lane Control Signs, LIDAR and Video-AI based traffic flow and queue detection); and Communication upgrades (e.g., Fiber Optic Cable, Hub equipment).
This project is a good use of federal funds because the updates will help separate large commercial vehicles from smaller passenger vehicles, streamline processing by channelizing traffic to designated lanes, and direct travel throughout the site. Additionally, a central Regional Border Management System will transmit coordinated messages about traffic status, incidents and other warnings to be displayed on signs along approach roads to the port on both sides of the border, helping travelers to make informed decisions about crossing. The ITS and lane management components will connect to a broader Regional Border Management System, helping to achieve an average 20-30-minute wait time goal at the OME. On day one, the new POE is expected to reduce wait times at all regional land ports of entry by 50%. The reduced border wait times will help lower vehicle idling, improving local air quality for border adjacent communities.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 U.S.C. § 133.
Storm Water Management Upgrades Project
Project Name: City of San Diego Storm Water Management Upgrades Project
Request Amount: $7,700,000
Intended Recipient: City of San Diego
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA 92101
Request Explanation:
The Storm Water Management Upgrades project would rehabilitate municipal stormwater infrastructure that conveys runoff to receiving waters in and around the Bay Terraces and Skyline neighborhoods. Specifically, the project will replace deteriorated storm drain infrastructure with new, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). The project will also install all associated drainage infrastructure, including new inlets, outlets, headwalls, energy dissipators, and cleanouts to ensure proper system function and maintenance access.
This project is a good use of federal funds because replacing deteriorated storm drains and installing modern drainage structures will improve stormwater conveyance, reduce pollutant transport from urban runoff, and support compliance with municipal stormwater permit requirements. These improvements will also protect downstream water quality and watershed health.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.
Urban Runoff Diversion System Year One Improvements Project
Project Name: Sweetwater Authority Urban Runoff Diversion System Year One Improvements Project
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Sweetwater Authority
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Request Explanation:
Sweetwater Authority’s Urban Runoff Diversion System (URDS) is a critical water‑quality protection system that prevents urban and agricultural runoff, pollutants, and potential hazardous spills from entering Sweetwater Reservoir—one of the primary drinking water sources for the South Bay region. After more than 30 years of continuous operation, many URDS components are showing signs of aging and require structural repairs, replacement, or upgrades to maintain their effectiveness. The requested federal funding would be used to fund this work, including structural rehabilitation, culvert replacement, spillway reconstruction, and pipeline upgrades necessary to ensure the URDS continues to function safely and reliably. The updated system will recapture storm water that will go into the reservoir where it will be treated. In doing so, the project will also allow the water authority to better control the amount of polluted stormwater that goes into the reservoir so it can more easily and efficiently treat the water in the reservoir.
This project is a good use of federal funds because these improvements will reduce the risk of untreated runoff entering Sweetwater Reservoir, protect drinking water quality for more than 200,000 residents, and ensure the system remains resilient to increasingly intense storm events driven by climate change.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq. The project directly supports Clean Water Act goals by preventing pollutant loading into a drinking water reservoir and maintaining critical stormwater diversion infrastructure.
Vision Zero Safety Improvements Project
Project Name: Vision Zero Safety Improvements Project
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of San Diego
Full Street Address of Intended Recipient: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA, 92101
Request Explanation:
The City of San Diego requests $1,000,000 to fund “Vision Zero” improvements across the City’s most dangerous intersections. This project is a part of the City of San Diego’s larger work toward a goal of reaching zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries–an effort known as “Vision Zero.” The project would fund pedestrian safety enhancements at 12 of the City’s “Fatal 15” intersections, including the installation of signalized intersections, accessible pedestrian signs, speed bumps, curb stripping, crosswalks, and medians. The project would focus on the following intersections: Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Dolivia Drive; West Point Loma Blvd and Nimitz; Logan Ave & 45th Street; Logan Ave & 49th Street; Federal Blvd & Euclid; Solola Ave & 47th St; Mira Mesa Blvd & Black Mtn Rd; Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Ave; Aero Drive & Murphy Canyon Rd; Beyer Way & Del Sol Blvd; Imperial Ave & 26th Street; and University Ave & Cherokee Ave.
This project is a good use of federal funds because the project will improve traffic safety at 12 of the most dangerous intersections for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians in San Diego.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. §§ 5305(a)(1), (2) & (5).