Programs/Guidelines

Protocols for the Assessment and Repair of Bridge Foundations

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Geotechnical Team announced the availability of the completed research report titled “Protocols for the Assessment and Repair of Bridge Foundations” (FHWA-HIF-17-044). This report is intended to provide guidance to bridge owners for preparing for and responding to bridge foundation failures that result in the need to close a bridge … Read more Protocols for the Assessment and Repair of Bridge Foundations

Final Approved Earmark Repurposing Project List

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has completed their approval of California’s Earmark Repurposing transfer requests for 2017. Below is the list of approved projects with the appropriate funding (with Federal Program Codes). Once funds have been programmed into the FSTIP, agencies may begin working with their District Local Assistance Engineers (DLAEs) to process Requests for … Read more Final Approved Earmark Repurposing Project List

Revised Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) Now Available

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Catrans has revised its Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) short form and narrative report format.  Both have been posted to the Caltrans templates page at http://www.dot.ca.gov/env/cultural/templates.html.  Any HPSRs not already submitted to Caltrans for review MUST be in the new format. If you have any comments or questions, please contact your district cultural resources staff.

Draft California Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) Open for Public Comment

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The Draft California Transportation Asset Management Plan is open for public comment.  Comments are due by November 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. and should be submitted using the survey link below: Draft TAMP Survey For more information on the Draft California Transportation Asset Management Plan, please visit the Caltrans Transportation Asset Management webpage at http://www.dot.ca.gov/assetmgmt/.

Army Corps 404 Permit Process

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While Local Agencies are responsible for obtaining all required permits independent of Caltrans oversight, be advised, for 404 and 408 permits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is now requiring a Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) or Screening Memo with submittal of the permit application. See below for more detailed information on the Army … Read more Army Corps 404 Permit Process

SB1 Rebuilding California Website and Logo

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Senate Bill 1 (SB1) invests $54 billion over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and puts more dollars toward transit and safety, half of which will go to cities and counties for local road projects. Learn more details of SB1 by visiting the newly launched SB1 website:  www.rebuildingca.ca.gov The … Read more SB1 Rebuilding California Website and Logo