Daniel Burke

Webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects

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Attend a TRB webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST. Research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Synthesis Report 402: Construction Manager-at-Risk Project Delivery for Highway Programs will be featured. This webinar will discuss approaches for estimating contract time for highway … Read more Webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects

Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop in Susanville

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Join us for a Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop being held in Susanville, California on May 2nd.  This FREE workshop consists of three main parts. Participants will learn how to apply for federal funds, where their crashes happen, and what types of countermeasures are available. Learn from UC Berkeley, Caltrans, CHP, FHWA, NHTSA, OTS and PWD on how … Read more Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop in Susanville

Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Pedestrian-Actuated Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalks (IA-21)

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On March 20, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued Interim Approval (IA-21) for the optional use of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB).  Since IA-21 is regarding the use of an effective pedestrian safety countermeasure and is very similar to the recently terminated IA-11, Caltrans has expedited the process of requesting approval of IA-21 and has requested … Read more Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Pedestrian-Actuated Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalks (IA-21)

Got Dust? Attend a webinar on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management

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Managing and controlling dust generation from unsurfaced roads preserves the agencies’ material investments, reduces the frequency of maintenance, maintains ride condition, enhances safety, and improves air quality.  Attend a webinar, hosted by FHWA, Center for Local-Aid, on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management.  This webinar will focus on agency environmental dust management examples of reducing PM10 levels in … Read more Got Dust? Attend a webinar on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management

Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

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Reviews Positive on Trial Construction Process Intended to Reduce Costs, Delays An alternative contracting method for Caltrans to bring construction projects in on time and within budget is continuing to show promise, according to the Department’s annual report on the Construction Manager/General Contract (CMGC) Pilot Program. …. Read More This article was published in the … Read more Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

Join the Active Transportation Resource Center

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The Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) provides resources, technical assistance, and training to transportation partners across California to increase opportunity for the success of active transportation projects. Some services of the ATRC include: Coordinating no-cost training on bicycle and pedestrian planning, safety, and design. Offering technical assistance to support the Active Transportation Program, including assistance … Read more Join the Active Transportation Resource Center