Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

Discover Non-Destructive Evaluation Techniques for Testing Material Integrity Webinar

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December 12, 202411:00 am – 12:30 pm PT Learn how Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques can help assess the properties of materials and identify defects without causing further damage. For inspectors, NDE is similar to how a doctor uses an X-ray to check for a broken bone instead of resorting to invasive surgery. The structural integrity … Read more Discover Non-Destructive Evaluation Techniques for Testing Material Integrity Webinar

“The Art of Failing Forward” Free Webinar & Workshop

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December 2, 202411:30 am – 12:30 pm PT “The Art of Failing Forward” presents best practices for reducing errors in project planning and construction through the teachings of Sun Tzu’s, “The Art of War” and by adopting a culture of Failing Forward. This webinar will provide real-life problem solving, interactive discussion, and out-of-the-box solutions for … Read more “The Art of Failing Forward” Free Webinar & Workshop

Integrating Greenhouse Gas Emissions into Transportation Improvement Programming

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December 3, 202411:00 am – 12:30 pm PT The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has heard from many of our blog subscribers who have requested a training that discusses consideration of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) when planning projects. Integrating GHG Emissions into the Planning Process Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024. To register for … Read more Integrating Greenhouse Gas Emissions into Transportation Improvement Programming

FHWA Final Rule for Work Zone Safety & Traffic Control Devices

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Updated Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations will help states better manage work zones, travel disruptions, congestion, and crashes. FHWA announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to improve safety in and around work zones. These regulations are designed to improve work zone safety for roadway … Read more FHWA Final Rule for Work Zone Safety & Traffic Control Devices

Applications for the 2025-2027 Interagency Equity Advisory Committee Are Now Open

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Deadline is December 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm PTApply Now! The Interagency Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) is seeking members for 2025-2027. The EAC advises the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on how to achieve meaningful outcomes in transportation equity, environmental justice, and equitable … Read more Applications for the 2025-2027 Interagency Equity Advisory Committee Are Now Open

Survey on Automated Pavement Striping Systems

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Deadline to complete survey is November 22, 2024 This survey is conducted by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to collect information regarding the use of these automated striping systems. In recent years, several automated pavement striping systems have been developed. Some of these systems are designed to lay out or stripe longitudinal markings, while … Read more Survey on Automated Pavement Striping Systems