Butte County Projects Win $59.4M in State Funding
California Transportation Commission staff recommended the 2027 Active Transportation Program awards for two Butte County projects, pending a December 3 vote.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hiking
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The California Transportation Commission recommended $59.4 million in 2027 Active Transportation Program funding for two Butte County projects. The commission is scheduled to consider and approve the recommendations on December 3.
Why it matters
The awards would fund local efforts to expand transportation choices, improve safety and accessibility, and strengthen regional connections across California. Both projects exceeded the minimum qualifying scores for their funding categories.
The Oroville Complete Streets project was recommended for $51.7 million against a $65.4 million total cost, and the Paradise Oliver Curve pathway was recommended for $7.8 million against a $9.3 million total cost. Final funding depends on the Commission's December 3 approval.
The players
California Transportation Commission
The state body responsible for programming transportation funds, including the Active Transportation Program, across California.
Butte County Association of Governments
The regional planning agency for Butte County that announced the local project recommendations.
The details
The recommendations cover the Washington Avenue and Table Mountain Boulevard Complete Streets Project in Oroville and the Oliver Curve Community Pathway Project in Paradise. Both were released by Commission staff through the program's competitive application process.
Timeline
2013: The Active Transportation Program was established through Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101.
Early November 2026: The Butte County Association of Governments announced the recommendations.
December 3, 2026: The California Transportation Commission is scheduled to consider and approve the recommendations.
Seasonal Patterns
The 2027 Active Transportation Program is a continuing funding cycle under the program created by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101 in 2013. The 317 statewide applications requesting about $2.9 billion show sustained demand for trail and pathway infrastructure.
If approved, the Oliver Curve pathway in Paradise and the Oroville Complete Streets project would add new routes for walking and cycling. Residents could see these facilities built with state funds rather than local budgets alone.
The takeaway
Trail and pathway projects in Butte County are advancing toward state funding, with a final vote set for December 3. Readers planning local outdoor routes can watch that decision for the timing of new facilities.
What happens next
The California Transportation Commission is scheduled to consider and approve the recommendations on December 3, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on Hiking for trail-focused context on pathway projects like Paradise's Oliver Curve.
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