Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)
Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, Rep. Mike Levin secured over $42 million in new federal funding for new community projects and priorities throughout California’s 49th District. The funds were allocated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package signed into law by President Trump to fund the federal government through September 30, 2026. This builds on more than $1 billion in federal funding Rep. Levin has secured for the district.
Click here to view a map of the projects and funding Rep. Levin has brought to the 49th District.
“Since entering Congress in 2019, I’ve made it my mission to deliver the federal funding necessary to address our district’s most pressing challenges and improve quality of life for all residents,” said Rep. Levin. “I’m proud to have secured over $42 million in the latest government funding package that will go towards railroad and highway improvements, tackling homelessness, safer streets, and more. These investments will make positive differences in communities all throughout our district, and residents will benefit tremendously.”
Rep. Levin secured a total of $42,593,000 in federal funds. The projects and priorities that will receive funding and directly benefit California’s 49th District include:
- $3 million for Mariposa Walkway and Coastal Rail Trail Improvement Project (San Clemente): The funding will be used to help repair the Mariposa walkway and trail, which are used for community access and are necessary during high tides for beach patrol and emergency response to reach the North Beach area but have been irreparably damaged by recent storms and landslides.
- $2 million for Emerald Drive Complete Streets Project (Vista): The funding will reduce vehicle speeds on a high-traffic regional connector road by installing traffic calming measures, biking and walking facilities, and safe pedestrian crossings.
- $2 million for Pier View Bridge Project (Oceanside): The funding will support the reconstruction of the historic Pier View Bridge as the structure continues to deteriorate and is non-compliant with modern earthquake design requirements, as well as support the expansion of the existing connected Lifeguard Operations facility, further enhancing public safety in our waterways.
- $1.031 million for Law Enforcement Fleet Modernization (Orange County): This funding will be used to purchase specialty law enforcement vehicles, including undercover and emergency response vehicles that will support patrol investigations and undercover operations.
- $1.031 million for Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project (San Diego Association of Governments): This project will complete 65% design for the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project, which will enhance the biological, hydrological, and recreational values of the lagoon. This project will address increased sedimentation, invasive vegetation, declining coastal biodiversity, degrading water quality, water circulation restrictions, and vector concerns.
- $1.031 million for San Dieguito Lagoon Shoreline Protection Project (Del Mar): This funding would be used for final engineering and construction for “living levees” – gently sloped, vegetated, earthen berms constructed with native plants and natural materials – to serve as protective barriers against flooding from the San Dieguito River and coastal erosion.
- $1 million for Carlsbad Village Railroad Double Track Trenching Project (Carlsbad): The funding will complete the preliminary design and environmental review phase for a grade separated alignment of the railroad segment that passes through Carlsbad Village and the Barrio neighborhood of Carlsbad.
- $1 million for North Coast Highway 101 Drainage Improvement Project (Encinitas): The funding will be used to fund construction of a 60-inch storm drain under North Coast Highway 101 to alleviate historic flooding in the Encinitas community of Leucadia.
- $850,000 for Coast Highway Sidewalk Gap Closure (Dana Point): The funding will help install a missing sidewalk on the inland side of Coast Highway from Palisades Drive and Beach Road to approximately 1,100 linear feet north to allow for better pedestrian connectivity to Capistrano Beach.
- $850,000 for Interstate 5 Improvement Project (Orange County Transportation Authority): The funding will help add an HOV lane on Interstate 5 in the northbound and southbound directions, implement ramp improvements, widen existing bridges, and replace two existing overhead crossings.
- $850,000 for La Novia Avenue Bridge Replacement Project (San Juan Capistrano): The funding will be used to replace and widen a 60-year-old two-lane bridge with a four-lane bridge that includes new sidewalks, a bike lane, lighting, channel improvements, and traffic signal modifications at Calle Arroyo and San Juan Creek Road.
- $850,000 for Vista Permanent Navigation Center Project (Vista): The funding will be used to acquire and construct a permanent facility to house Vista’s homelessness navigation center.
- $600,000 for Positive Train Control Rail Safety Enhancement Project (North Coast Transit District): The funding will be used to make software improvements at grade crossing, enhance train operations, and optimize Positive Train Control performance testing.
- $500,000 for Glencrest Safe Routes to School Project (Solana Beach): The funding will provide sidewalks and curbs along Glencrest Drive connecting to Lomas Santa Fe Drive.
Since entering Congress in 2019, Rep. Levin has secured more than $1 billion in federal funding for the 49th District. As a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, the only member from San Diego and Orange Counties, Rep. Levin fights for federal funds that impact millions of residents, including funding for clean energy, housing, public safety, veterans’ services, and more.
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