Innovation/Recognition

Caltrans DLA Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement – Requests Your Assistance

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Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 17: Final Report of Expenditures Forms The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has begun a new Lean Six Sigma project to improve compliance with the Final Report of Expenditures (FROE) submittal deadlines. The DLA team is soliciting assistance from local public agencies to help identify opportunities to facilitate timely … Read more Caltrans DLA Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement – Requests Your Assistance

FHWA Transportation and Innovation Solutions Awards 2023

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The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Local Aid Support team in the Office of Transportation Innovation and Workforce Solutions announces the 2023 recipients of the Build a Better Mousetrap National Recognition Program for Transportation Innovation. Each year, FHWA recognizes and celebrates local government and tribal agencies who pioneer innovations that improve transportation performance. Previous winners have … Read more FHWA Transportation and Innovation Solutions Awards 2023

USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

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US Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a Rural Electric Vehicle (EV) Toolkit as a resource to help a variety of rural community stakeholders scope, plan, and identify ways to fund electric mobility charging infrastructure for broader public or private use. The toolkit focuses on infrastructure for light-duty electric passenger vehicles, but also addresses funding opportunities … Read more USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

CA State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program

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California STIC Incentive Program Funding Application and Guidelines The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) incentive program helps states foster a culture of innovation. Technologies, tactics and techniques that are selected will be employed and promoted to become standard practice within the transportation community at the local, regional or statewide level. Incentive … Read more CA State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program

New Tool: Project End Date Extensions

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office of Project Management Oversight A new Project End Date (PED) Extension Tool has been created for use on local projects. The intent of this tool is to provide a streamlined process for Local Public Agencies (LPA) to request extensions for PEDs on existing projects. This tool will be used … Read more New Tool: Project End Date Extensions

FHWA at American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Congress 2023

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March 26-29, 2023 FHWA will be at booth 218 during the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Congress 2023 in Los Angeles showcasing the Geosynthetics Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application. The new innovation provides easy access to information on the use of geosynthetic materials for extending the life of a roadway and improving safety. The … Read more FHWA at American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Congress 2023