DBE Goal Methodology Mid-Year Adjustment

California’s annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 17.6 percent for Federal Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021. As of May 31, 2021, Caltrans’ year to date DBE commitment at award was 15.2 percent, which is 2.4 percent short of the overall State DBE goal. Part 26.51 (f)(2) in Title 49 of the Code of Federal … Read more DBE Goal Methodology Mid-Year Adjustment

ADA Draft Transition Plan – Comments Needed!

Caltrans needs your input on the development for our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This Transition Plan will be used to guide the planning, programming and implementation needed to make over 56,000 curb ramps and 4,000 miles of sidewalk accessible for persons with disabilities. The draft plan and below links may also be … Read more ADA Draft Transition Plan – Comments Needed!

2021 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report FORM FHWA-1391

Pursuant to the Section 230.121 in Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations and federal-aid contract requirements, contractors are required to report annually on the composition of their workforce by race, gender, and job category. Using the federal form FHWA 1391, “Federal-Aid Highway Construction Contractors Annual EEO Report,” prime contractors and any lower-tier subcontractors … Read more 2021 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report FORM FHWA-1391

An Innovation Exchange Webinar on Beaver Deterrents

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PDT, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Local Aid Support presents An Innovation Exchange Webinar on Beaver Deterrents. Beavers frequently build dams along streams that create ponds. Although these ponds provide and enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife, the dams disrupt roadway drainage outlets … Read more An Innovation Exchange Webinar on Beaver Deterrents

Probabilistic Risk-Based Estimating for Highway Project Cost and Schedule

Register today for the National Highway Institute’s (NHI’s) first eBook course, Probabilistic Risk-Based Estimating (PRBE) for Highway Project Cost and Schedule (FHWA-NHI-134205). This self-paced, interactive training provides learners an awareness of the concepts and recommended processes to successfully implement PRBE procedures in their organization. Learners will use the eBook as a reference to understand basic … Read more Probabilistic Risk-Based Estimating for Highway Project Cost and Schedule

Real Property Services Compliance Requirements Training

A Local Public Agency (LPA) Property Management Practice Program Review was completed on May 20, 2019 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The purpose of the review was to determine if LPA management of real property assets purchased with federal-aid funds are being carried out in conformance with federal requirements. In order to resolve the … Read more Real Property Services Compliance Requirements Training