Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

Virtual Workshop: Grants Toolkit for Local and Tribal Agencies

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December 10, 202410:00 am – 11:30 am PT On behalf of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), AEM Corporation is leading the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 20-24(146) Guide to Supporting and Sustaining Transportation Grant Programs for Local Governments and Tribes. For this project, they are conducting research to develop resources, tools, and guidance for … Read more Virtual Workshop: Grants Toolkit for Local and Tribal Agencies

Webinar: FHWA Uniform Act Final Rule

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Uniform Act Final Rule: Frequently Asked Questions & Listening Session November 7, 202410:00 am – 12:30 pm PT The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Real Estate Services will conduct a free webinar for State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Local Public Agencies (LPA) Staff covering frequently asked questions on the Uniform Act Final Rule, … Read more Webinar: FHWA Uniform Act Final Rule

FHWA’s Innovation Exchange Webinar: Innovative Tools for Transportation Data Collection and Sharing in Tribal Communities

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Innovative Tools for Transportation Data Collection and Sharing in Tribal CommunitiesNovember 21, 202410:00 am – 11:30 am PT In recognition of Native American Heritage month, this webinar showcases innovative tools being used in Tribal communities for data collection in transportation planning and data sharing in construction management. Participants will hear from the Northern Tribal Technical … Read more FHWA’s Innovation Exchange Webinar: Innovative Tools for Transportation Data Collection and Sharing in Tribal Communities

Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by November 7, 2024. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or more. … Read more Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes

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The 2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes were posted on October 21, 2024. The memorandum from the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance provides guidance to Local Public Agencies and Tribes using Construction Contract Standards (CCS). LPAs must use the 2024 Standards for projects on or after October 31, 2024, but … Read more 2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes

Every Day Counts Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Webinar Recordings Available

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Talk About Climate Change: VideoCommunicating about climate change can be difficult. Between building consensus, wading through technical data and establishing a vision for a community’s future, there’s a lot to do! In the video, Talk About Climate Change, Amanda Pietz from Oregon Department of Transportation (DOT) walks through a few things to keep in mind … Read more Every Day Counts Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Webinar Recordings Available