DBE Contract Goal Methodology Update

For all federal contracts (consultant and construction) that will be advertised or authorized on October 1, 2018 or thereafter, local agencies must use the updated Exhibit 9-D template to calculate Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. Download Updated Exhibit 9-D Background: On July 31, 2018, Caltrans submitted the Proposed Overall DBE Goal and Methodology of 17.6 … Read more DBE Contract Goal Methodology Update

SB 1 Workshop for Local Agencies

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is presenting SB-1 workshops around the state for agencies receiving funding through the Active Transportation Program, Local Partnership Program,  Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, and Trade Corridors Enhancement Program. The workshop will discuss the program and accountability requirements as set forth in the California Transportation Commission (CTC) guidelines. Topics include: Overview of … Read more SB 1 Workshop for Local Agencies

Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of California 2018 Annual Meeting

ITS California is once again holding its very popular and informative Annual Conference and Exhibition this October 1-3 at the Anaheim Marriott.  The past seven consecutive years have had record attendance (with over 600 attendees last year) and this year is promising to be better than ever. In an era of ever changing and exciting … Read more Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of California 2018 Annual Meeting

Federal Endangered Species Act Regulation Revisions

On July 25, 2018, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) jointly proposed revisions to the Federal Endangered Species Act’s Implementing Regulations via publication of three (3) separate Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. Links to each of the … Read more Federal Endangered Species Act Regulation Revisions

2018 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report Due 8/15/18

This is a reminder of the 2018 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report FORM FHWA-1391 due by August 15, 2018.  Background Pursuant of United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Section 230.121 and federal-aid contract requirement, contractors are required to report annually on the composition of their workforce by race, gender, and job category. … Read more 2018 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report Due 8/15/18

Highway Program Funding Training

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance and the California LTAP Center are hosting a National Highway Institute training on Highway Program Funding. Since space is limited, we are only inviting those who apply this information as part of their everyday responsibilities. Cost is only $125 per person as the CA LTAP center is subsidizing the majority of … Read more Highway Program Funding Training