Actelis Secures $120M Caltrans Contract for San Mateo Highway Modernization
Event summary
- Actelis Networks wins order to supply hybrid fiber-copper networking solutions for Caltrans' $120M highway modernization project in San Mateo County.
- Order builds on recent government transportation sector wins, including contracts from Orange County, Ventura County, and Washington D.C. Department of Transportation.
- MetaLight solutions will be deployed for traffic management and communications infrastructure upgrades.
- North American smart transportation market estimated at $90B in 2026 by Polaris Market Research.
The big picture
Actelis Networks continues to solidify its position as a preferred vendor for government transportation agencies, reflecting a broader trend towards digitization and cyber-hardening of infrastructure. The $120M Caltrans project underscores the growing demand for cost-effective, rapid-deployment networking solutions that support AI-driven edge applications in smart transportation systems.
What we're watching
- Government Adoption
- Whether Actelis can sustain its momentum in securing contracts with U.S. government transportation agencies.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Actelis expands its footprint beyond California into other regions.
- Technological Validation
- How the deployment of MetaLight solutions in high-profile projects will validate Actelis' hybrid fiber-copper approach.