Upon the adoption of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Accountability and Transparency Guidelines by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), the Active Transportation Program (ATP) reporting provisions have changed. All reporting provisions specified in the SB 1 Accountability and Transparency Guidelines now apply to ALL ATP projects (no longer dependent on initial programming year), including the … Read more ATP Project Progress Reporting
The implementation of design flexibility through nomenclature changes to the Highway Design Manual (HDM) and the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) have been published online, effective July 2, 2018. The changes were in response to a Value Analysis regarding the Design Guidance Process Improvement Study to implement the following recommendations: Emphasize design flexibility and innovation … Read more Nomenclature Changes to the Highway Design Manual
Watch a short video on What to Expect When a Small Purchase Contract Exceeds Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To view other Video Selected Shorts and additional A&E training and information, visit Consultant Selection and Procurement. Video suggestions? Email pauline.cueva@dot.ca.gov.
NOTICE TO LOCAL AGENCIES AND A&E CONSULTING FIRMS WITH FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUNDED PROJECTS Beginning in July 1, 2013, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated a Safe Harbor Cost Rate Test and Evaluation program for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) consulting firms involved in federal-aid highway funded projects in 12 designated states, including California. The FHWA … Read more Safe Harbor Rate and Evaluation Program Extended Indefinitely
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the fifth round of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program. The solicitation for EDC-5 ideas generated over 160 suggestions and comments. After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, the following 10 innovations were selected to be advanced under EDC-5. Advanced Geotechnical Exploration Methods Conventional subsurface exploration methods provide limited data for … Read more EDC-5 Innovations Announced by FHWA
The documents for HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects have been updated for the purpose of adding a new safety countermeasure “S22, Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)”. LPI is listed as one of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Proven Safety Countermeasures. It may be considered at Intersections with signalized pedestrian … Read more New Countermeasure Added to HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects