San Diego Tribune–

The San Diego region is poised to receive $311 million in funding from the state’s new gas tax.

Much of the fund will go to large-scale projects overseen by the San Diego Association of Governments or SANDAG.

The money represents a “major infusion of funds,” SANDAG Chair and Del Mar Councilmember Terry Sinnott said in a press statement. “With more than $311 million recommended for award … construction can start in the coming months to deliver transportation system improvements, including adding carpool lanes, improving rail lines and building biking and walking paths.”

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