Local and Tribal Road Safety MATCH Program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently initiated the Mentoring, Assistance, Training, and Communication Help (MATCH) Program to provide free, broad-based technical assistance to local and tribal agencies facing roadway safety challenges. The program connects agencies requesting assistance with volunteers that have specific expertise to help successfully address the identified challenges. Local and tribal roads are … Read more Local and Tribal Road Safety MATCH Program

Highway Infrastructure Program Request for Obligation Status and Project Eligibility Update

Attention MPO’s and RTPA’s: Please notify your District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) regarding your region’s obligation status for the FFY 2017-2018 funds as soon as possible. View the Monthly Balance Reports on the HIP Webpage to determine the remaining amount of unused Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funding for your MPO/RTPA/County. Any remaining FFY17-18 HIP funds … Read more Highway Infrastructure Program Request for Obligation Status and Project Eligibility Update

A&E Short Video Series Is Back!

Now available for viewing — A&E Resources Website — the topic of the newest short video that provides navigation tips to find helpful resources such as the Local Assistance Procedures Manual, examples and templates for RFP and RFQ, information about audits, and contacts who can assist with questions. Each short video focuses on key A&E … Read more A&E Short Video Series Is Back!

Now Available: Asset Management Fact Sheet

Local agencies can now refer to a new Asset Management Fact Sheet when reporting local transportation expenditures to the State Controller’s Office (SCO). Federal Financial Reporting of Transportation Expenditures MAP-21 and subsequent federal rulemaking established federal regulation that requires the development of a Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and requires that annually each State Department … Read more Now Available: Asset Management Fact Sheet

Construction Contract Administration Guidance COVID-19

GENERAL GUIDANCE ON POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO CURRENT AND UPCOMING (AWARDED) PROJECTS The current and everchanging Coronavirus pandemic may affect current and upcoming construction projects.  Understanding that each construction project will have its own unique set of circumstances, this guidance is intended to address and set forth some general guidelines to local agencies. Key Points: Construction … Read more Construction Contract Administration Guidance COVID-19

DBE Program Guidance During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The U.S. Department of Transportation approved guidance addressing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) program requirements during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This guidance supplements the March 24, 2020 guidance and addresses the following 7 topics: Steps to ensure public participation in the goal setting process; DBE/ACDBE overall goal methodology due dates; … Read more DBE Program Guidance During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency