Daniel Burke The Highway Infrastructure (HIP) funds resulting from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017-2018 Apportionment will expire soon! Any amounts not obligated on or before September 30, 2021 shall lapse. Please view the Monthly Balance Reports on the HIP Webpage to determine the remaining amount of unused HIP funding for your MPO/RTPA/County. The Highway Infrastructure Program … Read more Highway Infrastructure Program Funds Expiring
Additional follow-up: these changes are for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds only. Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide additional details related to the September 17, 2020 requirement to include Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances in federal-aid contracts and agreements. View the FAQ document. … Read more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – New Resource for Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) California will be awarding up to $50,000 in scholarships for qualified engineering and land surveying students throughout California. Highest upper division undergraduate award of $8,000 and highest graduate award of $8,000. Some applicants from Riverside/San Bernardino, Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego regions may be eligible for up … Read more Engineering Scholarships – ACEC California
Join Caltrans for its first-ever Innovation EXPO! This conference is a five-day virtual event with 22 live sessions showcasing over 40 innovation presentations, plus another 25 in our exhibit hall. Each day will highlight innovations related to Caltrans 5 Priorities: Safety, Modality, Innovation, Efficiency, and Partnerships. November 16 – 20, 2020 1:00pm to 4:00pm Innovation … Read more Attend Caltrans Virtual Innovation Expo
A message from Cheryl J. Walker, FHWA Associate Administrator for Safety: Dear Safety Colleagues, As you likely know, approximately 40% of the nation’s fatalities occur on locally-owned roads, an average of 12,000 deaths each year. Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs) are an FHWA proven safety countermeasure that local agencies can use to identify and address … Read more New Local Road Safety Plan Do-It-Yourself Website
In May 2019, a Local Public Agency Property Management Practices Program Review with FHWA was held and targeted compliance with 23 CFR 710.201(a) and 23 CFR 710.403(e). It was determined that Caltrans is not providing enough guidance or oversight of Local Public Agency (LPA) practices when it comes to property management and disposal of excess … Read more Office Bulletin #20-05