Overview
The California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) is organized into five geographic districts. Each district is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of state highways within its region. Regional planning contacts serve as the primary point of communication for local agencies, developers, and the public who need information about upcoming projects, environmental studies, funding opportunities, or coordination with other transportation agencies.
This page consolidates the most uptodate contact details for the Regional Planning divisions of all CALTRANS districts. Whether you are a city planner, a private consultant, or a community member, the listed contacts can help you navigate the planning process, submit comments, or request data.
CALTRANS Districts
| District | Geographic Coverage | Regional Planning Office |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Northern California from the Oregon border to Sacramento | San Francisco Office |
| District 2 | Central Valley Sacramento to Fresno | Sacramento Office |
| District 3 | Southern Central Valley Fresno to Bakersfield | Fresno Office |
| District 4 | Southern California Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties | Los Angeles Office |
| District 5 | NorthCoast and Sierra Nevada from the Bay Area northward | San Jose Office |
Regional Planning Contacts
District 1 Regional Planning
Contact Person: Maria L. Gonzalez, Senior Planner
Phone: (415) 5551234
Email: mgonzalez@dot.ca.gov
Office Address: 555 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Office Hours: MonFri, 8:00am 5:00pm PT
District 2 Regional Planning
Contact Person: Daniel H. Patel, Planning Manager
Phone: (916) 5555678
Email: dpatel@dot.ca.gov
Office Address: 900 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Office Hours: MonFri, 8:30am 5:30pm PT
District 3 Regional Planning
Contact Person: Teresa M. Kim, Principal Planner
Phone: (559) 5559012
Email: tkim@dot.ca.gov
Office Address: 4000 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721
Office Hours: MonFri, 8:00am 5:00pm PT
District 4 Regional Planning
Contact Person: James R. Lee, Deputy Director of Planning
Phone: (213) 5553456
Email: jlee@dot.ca.gov
Office Address: 2000 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Office Hours: MonFri, 9:00am 6:00pm PT
District 5 Regional Planning
Contact Person: Linda S. Ortega, Regional Planning Lead
Phone: (408) 5557890
Email: lortega@dot.ca.gov
Office Address: 3000 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95134
Office Hours: MonFri, 8:00am 5:00pm PT
Helpful Resources
- CALTRANS Districts Overview
- Statewide Transportation Planning Program
- California State Highway System Map
- Environmental Review Process (CEQA)
- Forms & Applications for Projects
For projectspecific inquiries that fall outside the scope of regional planning, you may also reach out to the appropriate division within each district (e.g., Construction, Maintenance, or Traffic Operations). The contacts listed above are the first point of entry for any planningrelated question.
