2021 Publication Updates

Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG)Local Programs Procedures (LPP) Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2021 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and 2021 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). All changes have been documented in Local Programs Procedures 20-01 (LPP 20-01) and can be viewed here. The LAPM … Read more 2021 Publication Updates

Highway Infrastructure Program Request for Obligation Status and Project Eligibility Update

Attention MPO’s and RTPA’s: Please notify your District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) regarding your region’s obligation status for the FFY 2017-2018 funds as soon as possible. View the Monthly Balance Reports on the HIP Webpage to determine the remaining amount of unused Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funding for your MPO/RTPA/County. Any remaining FFY17-18 HIP funds … Read more Highway Infrastructure Program Request for Obligation Status and Project Eligibility Update

Solicitation Notice for Structural Engineering Research Initiatives

The FHWA Office of Bridges and Structures has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Research Initiatives in support of Structural Engineering Programs. This BAA covers the following topics: Educating Professionals for Practice in Highway Bridge Engineering Bridge Post-Tensioning Training and Testing Center Post-Tensioning (PT) Tendon Force Assessment for In-service Bridges Material Innovations for … Read more Solicitation Notice for Structural Engineering Research Initiatives

Recorded Innovation Expo Presentations Available Now

Did you have a chance to log in to the first Caltrans Innovation EXPO brought to you by Caltrans on November 16 – 20, 2020?  Thank you to those who attended and to those who made presentations, helping to make the event a huge success attended by 1,350 individual attendees, including attendees from 13 other … Read more Recorded Innovation Expo Presentations Available Now

Message from Caltrans Director

The following is a message from the Caltrans Director, Toks Omishakin: Good afternoon Caltrans partners and friends, I hope this note finds everyone well. Opportunities to make a difference often present themselves during the most uncertain times—much like the emotionally demanding weeks and months we find ourselves navigating in 2020.   We have arrived at such … Read more Message from Caltrans Director

DBE/ACDBE Supplemental Guidance Extends COVID-19 Program Requirements to June 30, 2021

The U.S. DOT Department Office of Civil Rights has extended guidance to June 30, 2021 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program requirements and certification procedures during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read about the March 24 guideline extension. Read about the April 1 guideline extension.