Office Bulletin #21-04

New Chapter 25 of the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) The new Chapter 25 of the LAPG replaces existing Chapters 22 and 23 of the LAPG, and includes the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Active Transportation Program (ATP), Proposition 1B program (Prop 1B), and the Senate Bill (SB) 1 programs Local Partnership Program (LPP), Trade … Read more Office Bulletin #21-04

Office Bulletin #21-03: Revision to Chapter 4 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual

The revision to Chapter 4 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) provides updates on Local Assistance agreements, including when and how agreements are processed, and removes sections related to agreements for programs that have sunset. Office Bulletin #21-03 provides a summary of the revisions and significant changes to Chapter 4 of the LAPM. Please … Read more Office Bulletin #21-03: Revision to Chapter 4 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual

Revision 6 to the CA MUTCD

Effective March 30, 2021, Caltrans made revisions (Rev 6) to the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. This action was taken pursuant to the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 21400 and the recommendations of the California … Read more Revision 6 to the CA MUTCD

2021 Publication Updates

Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG)Local Programs Procedures (LPP) Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2021 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and 2021 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). All changes have been documented in Local Programs Procedures 20-01 (LPP 20-01) and can be viewed here. The LAPM … Read more 2021 Publication Updates

DBE/ACDBE Supplemental Guidance Extends COVID-19 Program Requirements to June 30, 2021

The U.S. DOT Department Office of Civil Rights has extended guidance to June 30, 2021 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program requirements and certification procedures during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read about the March 24 guideline extension. Read about the April 1 guideline extension.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – New Resource for Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances

Additional follow-up: these changes are for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds only. Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide additional details related to the September 17, 2020 requirement to include Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances in federal-aid contracts and agreements. View the FAQ document. … Read more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – New Resource for Appendix E of the Title VI Assurances