Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

National Highway Institute Trainings

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Great Training Opportunities! Principles and Applications of Highway Construction Specifications (FHWA-NHI-134001V) March 7-10, 2022The National Highway Institute now offers the Principles and Applications of Highway Construction Specifications (FHWA-NHI-134001V) course, a virtual instructor-led training where you’ll gain hands-on experience drafting effective specifications, with access to expert instructors, workshop activities, and engaging peer-to-peer discussions.Register for this course … Read more National Highway Institute Trainings

FHWA Design Standards for Highways

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Part 625 in Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (23 CFR 625) The Final Rule to amend 23 CFR 625, Design Standards for Highways, was published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2022 [Docket No. FHWA-2019-0030] and takes effect on February 2, 2022. Use of the updated standards is required for all … Read more FHWA Design Standards for Highways

2022 Division of Local Assistance Publication Updates

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The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the updates to the 2022 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). All changes have been documented in Local Programs Procedures (LPP) 21-01 and can be viewed here. The LAPM guides the scope, organization, design, construction, and maintenance of public transportation facilities … Read more 2022 Division of Local Assistance Publication Updates

Caltrans Innovation Exchange Newsletter

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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Innovation Exchange Newsletter is now available to all Caltrans Employees AND our external partners across the country. We are excited to kick-off this newsletter with the introduction of Caltrans’ newly appointed Innovation Leadership Council Chair and Vice-Chair, both of whom bring amazing energy to innovation in Caltrans. This newsletter … Read more Caltrans Innovation Exchange Newsletter

Status of Pre-Award Audits has been Posted Online

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When a new local agency code (Locode) is requested by a local agency, Caltrans Local Assistance requests a pre-award audit of the local agency to be performed by Caltrans Audits and Investigations (A&I). The work that is necessary within Local Assistance to generate a new Locode after successful pre-award audit completion can normally be done … Read more Status of Pre-Award Audits has been Posted Online