Daniel Burke

Webinar No. 29: Introduction to the Updated NHI Course 130092 Load and Resistance Factor Rating of Highway Bridges, December 19, 2019

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This webinar on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1 to 3 pm Eastern time is the 29th in the FHWA Bridge Load Rating Webinar Series with the objective to provide awareness and share state of practice, lessons learned and available resources. This webinar will introduce the newly updated NHI course on Load and Resistance Factor … Read more Webinar No. 29: Introduction to the Updated NHI Course 130092 Load and Resistance Factor Rating of Highway Bridges, December 19, 2019

Office Bulletin #19-03 DBE Goal and GFE

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On September 24, 2014, Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) issued Office Bulletin (OB) #14-06 “Review of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goals and Good Faith Efforts (GFE) – Pilot Study.” The Pilot Study required Caltrans to review and approve all contract goals on construction contract estimates over $2 million and consultant contract estimates … Read more Office Bulletin #19-03 DBE Goal and GFE

Federal Environmental Requirements for Local Agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System

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On November 21, 2019, the Federal Environmental Requirements for Local Agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System course will be provided in Marysville at District 3 in the Sierra Nevada Room from 8 AM to 4 PM. This stand-alone course addresses pertinent changes affecting today’s environmental projects. Plan to arrive early, as parking is … Read more Federal Environmental Requirements for Local Agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System

Design for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

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On November 14-15, 2019, you can learn why pedestrian and bicycle travel accommodations should be included in the transportation network, gain an understanding of key safety principles for these modes, and learn about design treatments, safety countermeasures, and the latest national guidance and best-practices.Pedestrians and bicyclists are vulnerable users and transportation networks should serve the … Read more Design for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

Active Transportation Non-Infrastructure Workshops Caltrans North Region

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Save the date – December 11, 2019 – to learn about Non-Infrastructure (NI) funding through the Active Transportation Program (ATP), examples of successful NI programs in the North Region, and information on the upcoming ATP Cycle 5 call for applications. Registration is free, but seating is limited. After the workshop (District 3 only), staff will be … Read more Active Transportation Non-Infrastructure Workshops Caltrans North Region

Roadside Safety Training

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Register now for Berkeley TechTransfer’s fundamentals course on Roadside Safety and Guardrail Systems (click here).  This one-day course on December 10, 2019, offers students an opportunity to learn how to design more “forgiving” roadways–those that minimize hazardous installations and reduce potential for death, injury, and property damage associated with crashes. Instruction focuses on best practices … Read more Roadside Safety Training