FHWA Uniform Act Regulations Updates

Redline and Side-by-Side Comparisons between 2005 and 2024 effective May 3, 2024 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Realty headquarters posted redline documents showing changes between the 2005 version and the 2024 version of the Uniform Act Regulations (49 CFR Part 24), as well as side-by-side comparisons by Subpart. These documents are available on the FHWA … Read more FHWA Uniform Act Regulations Updates

Changes to Federal Policy & Caltrans Processes: Environmental Justice and Climate Change

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) is in the process of updating the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) to reflect recently issued Federal Executive Orders, which rescinded previous Executive Orders relating to several environmental topics, including Environmental Justice and Climate Change. The affected LAPM chapters, forms/exhibits, and templates will be updated as soon as possible. … Read more Changes to Federal Policy & Caltrans Processes: Environmental Justice and Climate Change

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Publication Updates 2025

The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has published the 2025 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). Changes are documented in the Local Programs Procedures (LPP) 24-01 Manual Update and may be accessed on the Caltrans LPP webpage. The LAPM describes the processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals, and certifications … Read more Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Publication Updates 2025

Webinar: Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process

December 17, 2024 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT Caltrans is providing a free webinar as an overview of the update to the Department’s Intersection Control Evaluation, which has been renamed to increase emphasis on the safety performance of intersection control and configuration alternatives during the screening and analysis steps of Intersection Safety and Operational … Read more Webinar: Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process

Webinar: FHWA Uniform Act Final Rule

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

Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

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