U.S. DOT Launches BUILD Transportation Program, $1.5 Billion Notice of Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program. BUILD Transportation grants replace the pre-existing Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. As the Administration looks to enhance … Read more U.S. DOT Launches BUILD Transportation Program, $1.5 Billion Notice of Funding Opportunity

Integrating National Environmental Policy Act and Permitting

The Every Day Counts initiative on integrating National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting processes focuses on outreach, training, and technical assistance to help agencies streamline and synchronize highway project reviews. The initiative features proven best practices and tools for efficiently navigating environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other review documents needed for projects. One … Read more Integrating National Environmental Policy Act and Permitting

Recording of Accelerated Bridge Construction Webinar

Listen to a recording of the Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction for Local Agencies webinar.  This webinar was sponsored by Caltrans and the State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC), and hosted by the California LTAP Center. ABC employs innovative design and construction methods in a safe and cost effective manner to reduce the number of on-site … Read more Recording of Accelerated Bridge Construction Webinar

ATP Cycle 4 Call for Projects and Application Technical Workshop/Webinar

Following the California Transportation Commission’s call for projects, this technical workshop/webinar will provide an overview of key program changes in the 2019 ATP (Cycle 4) as well as a technical demonstration of the ATP application, which includes five different application types. Join the Active Transportation Resource Center to learn more about ATP Cycle 4! Attend in-person … Read more ATP Cycle 4 Call for Projects and Application Technical Workshop/Webinar

Webinar on Asset Management for Local Agency Programs

Asset management focuses decisions in resource allocation and usage for transportation infrastructure.  Its purpose is to maximize benefits of a transportation program for customers and users, based on well-defined goals and using available resources.  This webinar will share program examples for agencies to develop and manage their transportation assets.  Come find out how to set … Read more Webinar on Asset Management for Local Agency Programs

Caltrans Labor Compliance Training for Local Agencies

Join Caltrans for a two-day course designed to teach local agency staff the basic requirements of prevailing wage requirements and how to apply those requirements, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation. Using hands-on exercises and instructional aids, students will learn how to apply the following to all public works contracts: Davis-Bacon … Read more Caltrans Labor Compliance Training for Local Agencies