Programs/Guidelines

No-cost Technical Assistance for the Active Transportation Program

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Technical Assistance Opportunity California Climate Investments Active Transportation Program Pilot Technical Assistance (Pilot CCI ATP TA) Free assistance for disadvantaged and/or low-income communities interested in applying for funds from the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) and other related California Climate Investments (CCI) programs is now available! This assistance is administered through the Strategic Growth Council … Read more No-cost Technical Assistance for the Active Transportation Program

FHWA Publishes White Paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience

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Read the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) recently published white paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. The white paper briefly describes the current state of practice regarding the use of natural and nature-based features to protect coastal roads from flooding. It provides an overview of available tools for design, implementation challenges, and knowledge gaps. Nature-based features … Read more FHWA Publishes White Paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience

Training on Financial Document Requirements for A&E Firms Contracting with Local Agencies

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Watch Caltrans Audits and Investigations (A&I) recently released training module on Financial Document Requirements for Architectural and Engineering Firms on Local Government Contracts. In this video, A&I discusses the financial document review process, which focuses on the review of indirect cost rates (ICR) as required by the Federal Highway Administration, to help you understand the review process … Read more Training on Financial Document Requirements for A&E Firms Contracting with Local Agencies

Community Leadership Summit in Southern CA

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Join representatives from state agencies, local government, non-profit and community organizations to discuss the best practices in promoting community engagement, outreach, and assistance as we transition to a healthier, more sustainable California. Scheduled Topics Include: Delivering Benefits to Impacted Communities: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Overview of California Climate Investment Outreach & Technical Assistance … Read more Community Leadership Summit in Southern CA

Coming Up: Local HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects

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A Call for Projects for Cycle 9 of the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)  is expected to be announced late April/Early May, 2018. A webinar will be held within 2 to 3 weeks after the announcement of the Call for Projects that will provide an overview of the application process. The application submittal deadline will be … Read more Coming Up: Local HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects

Supplemental Guidance for Emergency Opening and Permanent Restoration work on Local Assistance Projects – 2018 Update

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In response to the severe winter storms that affected California during December 2016 and January 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a letter to Caltrans, in March 2017, granting conditional approval to local agencies to proceed with permanent repairs, under emergency opening (EO) procedures, for their Emergency Relief (ER) projects associated with the two winter storms.  … Read more Supplemental Guidance for Emergency Opening and Permanent Restoration work on Local Assistance Projects – 2018 Update