Programs/Guidelines

DLA Office of Environmental Compliance and Outreach – Virtual Office Hours 2025

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (OECO) Virtual Office Hours 202510:00 am – 11:00 am PT Caltrans DLA Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (OECO) is providing virtual office hours for California Tribes, local public agencies, and Caltrans employees. Utilize this opportunity to ask an Environmental Compliance & Outreach … Read more DLA Office of Environmental Compliance and Outreach – Virtual Office Hours 2025

The USDOT Research Review – Winter Edition

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The USDOT Research Review Winter Edition highlights the Federal Land Management resources, new environmental justice and appraisal training courses, and other Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty (HEP) research topics. The goal is to synchronize and unify efforts to streamline the grant delivery process discretionary grants for the five Planning, Environment, … Read more The USDOT Research Review – Winter Edition

Inactive Local Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by February 6, 2025 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 local projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or … Read more Inactive Local Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Publication Updates 2025

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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

Caltrans Designs Unique Bridge-Plate for Passenger Rail Access

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office of Project Development, Management, & Delivery designed a unique bridge-plate device that provides access for safe passenger boarding on rail services. Intercity train operation and other modes of passenger rail service, often need to contend with boarding passengers spanning a horizontal gap between the edge of an elevated train … Read more Caltrans Designs Unique Bridge-Plate for Passenger Rail Access

Caltrans Office Bulletins #24-06: Title VI Program Updates and #24-07: ADA / Section 504 Program Updates

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Office Bulletin #24-06: Title VI Program Updates and Office Bulletin #24-07: ADA/Section 504 Program Updates have made edits to Sections 9.1 through 9.3 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) to provide improved guidance and consistency with Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964 (Title VI), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / … Read more Caltrans Office Bulletins #24-06: Title VI Program Updates and #24-07: ADA / Section 504 Program Updates