Some traffic control devices may have a weakness to a cyber exploit called “Cyclops Blink” (CB) that is designed to exploit devices running Linux OS on a PowerPC. The malware code is not specifically targeted at transportation agencies, but there are many roadside devices that can be affected by this malware. An example of one … Read more Cyber Security Alert for Local Agency Traffic Control Devices
California Local Public Agencies (LPAs) have been using construction standards that are not approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with Caltrans for projects on the enhanced National Highway System (NHS). These standards are in violation with Part 625.3(a)(1) in Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Caltrans is working with the … Read more Update: Implementation Plan for Construction Standards on the National Highway System (NHS)
Build.gov and White House GuidebookThe White House unveiled the build.gov website that contains “a guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and other partners.” This 465-page compendium contains information on current funding available under the law, such as key dates, funding opportunities, and direct federal spending across the government … Read more Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) New Resources
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) is a once-in-a-generation investment in our infrastructure that will help grow the economy, enhance U.S. competitiveness, create good jobs, and build our safe, resilient, and equitable transportation future. The FHWA is here to educate our stakeholders and the public on key … Read more Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Fact Sheet
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to present the Draft 2022 California Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP). This is the second TAMP developed for California’s transportation system and we welcome your feedback prior to the submission to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The TAMP update was developed … Read more Draft 2022 California Transportation Asset Management Plan
Please Invoice or Provide Justification by February 7, 2022 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance 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 Immediate Action Required for Inactive Projects >24 Months