Fifty years ago this month, the State of California established a new Department of Transportation to unify a wide range of transportation functions under a single entity. Since July 1973, the department has managed one of the most complex transportation systems in the nation and helped play a vital role in creating the world’s fourth largest economy.Five decades later, Caltrans continues its mission to deliver a best-in-class experience for all Californians, regardless of the mode of travel they choose.See the Caltrans 50th Anniversary Video to highlight Caltrans Golden Anniversary by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJMyS3iFgxc.Additionally, to honor the milestone, Caltrans has released an updated history page on its official website. This new content traces the sta
