Innovation/Recognition

FHWA Launches Geosynthetic Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Local Aid Support announces the official launch of the Geosynthetics Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application. This Mobile App is a collaborative effort between the FHWA and the Geosynthetics Materials Association to provide handheld, quick and easy access to information on the various types and functions of geosynthetic materials for use … Read more FHWA Launches Geosynthetic Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application

FHWA Webinar: Crash Modification Factors in Road Safety Audits, Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology, and Recent Federal Research

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT Join transportation engineers, designers, and planners from across the country to learn about recent updates to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Crash Modification Factors (CMF) Clearinghouse, and how CMFs are being applied in Road Safety Audits (RSA) and determining the impacts of Connected and Automated … Read more FHWA Webinar: Crash Modification Factors in Road Safety Audits, Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology, and Recent Federal Research

Recognition for the City of Santa Barbara

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On October 21, 2022, the Caltrans Independent Office of Audits & Investigations issued a final audit report for the City of Santa Barbara (City). The audit covered the City’s Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) for fiscal year 2021-22. The final audit report resulted in no findings and agreed with the originally submitted ICAP. The Caltrans … Read more Recognition for the City of Santa Barbara

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

Build a Better Mousetrap: 2022 National Winners Webinar

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Build a Better Mousetrap is a national initiative by the Federal Highway Administration’s Local Aid Support to recognize front line workers who use innovative solutions in their transportation programs. On Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT, attendees will hear from the winning local agencies who developed innovations that solved problems in their … Read more Build a Better Mousetrap: 2022 National Winners Webinar