MUTCD Notice of Proposed Amendments Webinars

Starting March 18, FHWA will conduct a series of public Webinars about the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) as published in the Dec. 14, 2020, Federal Register notice. Each Webinar will include background information on navigating the comment process. All Webinars will start at 2 P.M. Eastern. Space is limited, so you’ll want to register … Read more MUTCD Notice of Proposed Amendments Webinars

Statewide DBE Summit – March 30, 2021

Caltrans is proud to offer the 2021 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Summit. This virtual event will provide information to public works subcontractors, contractors, suppliers and consultants who are eligible to become or are currently certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Caltrans is committed to equity and the promotion of DBE participation and utilization in contracts. Attendees … Read more Statewide DBE Summit – March 30, 2021

Introduction to the Contracting Alternatives Suitability Evaluator (CASE)

FHWA is pleased to announce the release of the Contracting Alternatives Suitability Evaluator (CASE) webtool. CASE can help project teams to evaluate risk and support decisions regarding the appropriate contracting method for multiple situations. The webtool allows you to: Rapidly compare and rank short-term contracting methods (i.e. Design-Build (DB), Design-Build-Finance (DBF), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), … Read more Introduction to the Contracting Alternatives Suitability Evaluator (CASE)

Seeking Applicants for the FY21 INFRA Grant Program

The USDOT recently announced that it is seeking applicants for the FY21 round of the INFRA Grant Program. Some key points are: The funding available for this year’s grants totals approximately $889 million; The FY21 round will fund transportation projects of national and regional significance that result in: Good-paying jobs, Improved safety, Transformative technology, and … Read more Seeking Applicants for the FY21 INFRA Grant Program

Immediate Action Needed for Lapsed Project End Dates (PED)

Please review the Project End Date lookahead report posted at: Projects with expired and expiring Project End Dates | Caltrans and take appropriate action ASAP. Any work done on projects past the PED is not eligible for reimbursement. PEDs should be extended prior to the expiration of the current PED. If a PED is extended … Read more Immediate Action Needed for Lapsed Project End Dates (PED)

New! Electronic Signature-fillable Exhibit 6-A Preliminary Environmental Study Form

The Exhibit 6-A Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Form is now Electronic Signature-fillable.  Please use the PDF posted on the Local Assistance Procedures Manual forms Webpage located at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/forms/local-assistance-procedures-manual-forms. Note: Please do not convert the Word version to PDF.