Case Study

Streamlining Transportation Solutions Along The California Coast

Learn how a unique partnership between the California Coastal Commission and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) streamlines transportation projects with positive environmental features.

Year
2021

Details

Hazards Addressed
Flooding – Coastal
Assets
Transportation and Mobility
Natural Areas and Wildlife

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Organizations to Contact

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation

Relevant Options

Create a backup communications plan and a road access plan for residents who rely on public transportation to access medical care (e.g., dialysis patients, the aging community, persons with disabilities) Consider using highwater alert technology to prevent injuries and loss of life. Identify and improve key transportation and evacuation routes vulnerable to current or future flooding and other weather events.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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Image Credit

Gleason Beach Realignment Project. For more information, see https://gleasonbeachrealignment.org/