Effective investment in California’s infrastructure requires multiple stakeholders to share responsibility and work in partnership. To sustain economic opportunity and a better quality of life for future generations of Californians, three groups of stakeholders must come together:

The Public Sector – State agencies determine infrastructure needs and policy regulations for much of California’s backbone.  Examples include the Department of Water Resources, CalTrans and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

County and municipal governments serve Californians closer to where they live. Local governments provide more of the specific services than any other branch of government such as riding a city bus, checking out a library book, flushing a toilet, or picnicking in the park.

The Private Sector – Today’s businesses, including industries ranging from agriculture to technology, recognize that it is in their best interest to invest in California’s infrastructure. Ensuring sustainability, quality of life, and continued economic growth for California creates a healthy environment for a growing business and expanding the workforce.

Individuals – Individual choices and behavior have a great impact on how we use and conserve our resources. The attitudes of Californians also help shape public policies for infrastructure. Individuals must be informed of important issues and support their local, regional, and state leadership to make the best long-term decisions for our communities.

Infrastructure analysis, planning, and action require a highly sophisticated capacity to evaluate, manage, and deliver on the needs of the public. The state is not the sole provider of infrastructure. Because of this, the substantial capacity that exists in the state’s universities, private industries, nonprofit organizations, and communities must also be included.