Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

APWA Pavement Recycling Workshop – Sacramento Region

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September 29, 202210:00 am – 2:00 pm PT American Public Works Association (APWA) – Sacramento ChapterFull-Depth Reclamation (FDR), Cold-In-Place-Recycling (CIR), and Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) basics will be discussed as well as recent local project updates, construction-related matters, and experiences from both the contractor’s and consultant’s perspective. Topics: Updated Caltrans Design Methodology, An Estimator’s … Read more APWA Pavement Recycling Workshop – Sacramento Region

FHWA Notice of Funding Opportunity – SMART & ATTAIN Programs

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New SMART and ATTAIN Programs Support Innovation that Advances American Competitiveness, Fights Climate Change, Improves Safety and Helps Americans Save Time and Money   The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that it is accepting applications for two programs that will make approximately $160 million available annually for the next five years for projects that … Read more FHWA Notice of Funding Opportunity – SMART & ATTAIN Programs

AWPA Meeting – New Construction General Permit Impacts

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October 7, 2022 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PT American Public Works Association (APWA) – Sacramento ChapterThe Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Stormwater General Permit was adopted on September 8, 2022, and will become effective on September 1, 2023. The newly adopted permit addresses stormwater from construction activities on sites that disturb … Read more AWPA Meeting – New Construction General Permit Impacts

Caltrans DRISI Webinar: Pilot Testing of Work Zone Intrusion Alarms

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Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT Safety is a top concern for highway maintenance crews working alongside fast-moving traffic. Work Zone Intrusion Alarm (WZIA) systems are designed to increase worker safety by detecting when a vehicle has breached the work zone and alerting crews. With several systems available on the market, … Read more Caltrans DRISI Webinar: Pilot Testing of Work Zone Intrusion Alarms

FHWA CASE Webtool Workshop

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The Federal Highway Administration created CASE, the Contracting Alternatives Suitability Evaluator, to provide your agency with expert support as you select the right contracting methods for your projects. The right contracting method often means the difference in delivering a successful project versus a project with cost and time overruns and the potential for expensive claims … Read more FHWA CASE Webtool Workshop

Caltrans DLA Office Bulletin #22-06

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Revision to Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) Financial Document Review (FDR) Process In an effort to streamline IOAI’s FDR process, several changes to the FDR process are being implemented, effective immediately:• IOAI is raising the threshold amount that will require a FDR submittal for A&E consultant contracts from $150,000 to $1,000,000.• Submittal of … Read more Caltrans DLA Office Bulletin #22-06