SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose) announced that his Senate Concurrent Resolution 129 (SCR 129), designating a portion of State Route 152 as the “Rusty Areias Highway,” has officially been adopted by the California Legislature. Today’s Assembly vote was the final step in the legislative process for adoption.
SCR 129 honors former Assemblymember Rusty Areias for his decades of public service and lasting contributions to California transportation, agriculture, parks, and regional development.
“Rusty Areias helped shape California through pragmatic leadership and bipartisan collaboration,” said Senator Cortese. “From improving Highway 152 and public safety along Pacheco Pass to expanding access to our state parks and preserving open space, his work continues to benefit Californians today.”
During his tenure in the Legislature from 1982 to 1994, Areias authored more than 100 bills signed into law and secured $150 million in improvements to State Route 152, once known as “Blood Alley,” significantly improving safety and commerce along the corridor.
Cortese also highlighted Areias’ role in helping preserve what is now Martial Cottle Park in Santa Clara County and noted the personal significance of the resolution, as Areias served alongside his father, former Assemblymember Dominic L. Cortese.
SCR 129 received bipartisan support from 21 legislative co-authors.
