Senator Cortese’s Statement on his Appointment to the California Transportation Commission

The following statement is attributable to Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) on his appointment today to the California Transportation Commission (CTC), a 13-member body responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit and active transportation improvements throughout California. Senator Cortese is Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and the author of Senate Bill (SB) 915, which empowers local governments to protect the public through local governance of autonomous vehicles.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed to the California Transportation Commission by Senate Leader Mike McGuire and my fellow colleagues in the California Senate. Transportation is more than just infrastructure — it's about building connections, ensuring safety, and creating pathways for education, housing, and professional opportunity. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, past leadership with the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and two decades as a board member of the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in Santa Clara County, I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance California’s world-renowned transportation system.”

Senator Dave Cortese represents Senate District 15, which encompasses San Jose and much of Santa Clara County in the heart of Silicon Valley. Visit Senator Cortese’s website: https://sd15.senate.ca.gov

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