Policies/Procedures

Webinar: Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process

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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

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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

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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

2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes

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The 2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes were posted on October 21, 2024. The memorandum from the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance provides guidance to Local Public Agencies and Tribes using Construction Contract Standards (CCS). LPAs must use the 2024 Standards for projects on or after October 31, 2024, but … Read more 2024 Edition Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes

Caltrans System Investment Strategy 2024

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Caltrans is pleased to release the Caltrans System Investment Strategy (CSIS) and the companion California Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) Alignment Metrics documents. The key objective of this investment strategy is to prioritize Caltrans’ infrastructure investments with consideration of their effects on safety, equity, climate action, economic prosperity, and mobility and other pertinent goals … Read more Caltrans System Investment Strategy 2024

Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by August 8, 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