Scenic Highway 68-Salinas to Monterey

Plans to improve safety and congestion along Highway 68 are underway. TAMC and Caltrans are reviewing environmental impacts and creating design options to improve this connection between the Valley and the Peninsula. The Draft Environmental Document is expected to be released for public comment in September 2023 for a 60-day public comment period.

For more information, please see the Caltrans project website: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/district-5-current-projects/d5-scenic-route-68-improvements

Doug Bilse is the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Principal Transportation Engineer. If you have any questions, you can reach him at (831) 775-4413, or via email at: doug@tamcmonterey.org.

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Measure X

In May of 2015, the Transportation Agency engaged a public outreach effort to inform the public about our transportation needs, funding challenges and the self-help option. The Transportation Agency for Monterey County placed the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan (Measure X) on the November 8, 2016 ballot and the measure was approved with 67.7% approval from Monterey County voters.

Scenic Highway 68 Background Information

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Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee Members

The Citizens Oversight Committee membership includes one representative from each of the following organizations or interests: