The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a video on Bridge Preservation that explains bridge preservation activities and which ones qualify for Federal funding. Check out the FHWA 8-minute video promoting bridge preservation.
The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was revised on March 29, 2019. Project construction signs must comply with the revised MUTCD or be removed by June 1, 2019. For more information on the updated MUTCD, visit the Caltrans CA MUTCD page. Also refer to the letter dated May 6, 2019 from Ray … Read more MUTCD Sign Compliance by June 1, 2019
The California LTAP Center is offering 2 classes on Labor Compliance at no cost to Local Agencies. This 2-day course is designed to teach local agency staff the basic requirements of prevailing wage requirements and how to apply those requirements, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation. Using hands-on exercises, and instructional … Read more Labor Compliance Training
In an effort to better utilize the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds, new policy changes regarding existing projects has been approved by the Local HBP Advisory Committee. Office Bulletin 19-01 (DLA-OB 19-01), HBP Project Delivery Policy, issued on April 25, 2019, details those policy changes. Read Office Bulletin DLA-OB 19-01, HBP Project Delivery Policy Contact … Read more Office Bulletin 19-01 HBP Project Delivery Policy
Six scholarship opportunities are available from the California Transportation Foundation (CTF), a nonprofit organization. These scholarships are available for applicants in their senior year of high school through college/university undergraduates. Note that each scholarship has different qualifying criteria. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2019 for the following scholarships: 2019 CTF Transportation Scholarship – … Read more 2019 Scholarships for Transportation Students – Now Accepting Applications
Attend the next Local Programs Peer Exchange National Webinar on Local Public Agency (LPA) Construction Innovations. Potential topics include alternative contracting, construction IDIQ or “push button” contracts, and cross-agency partnering to deliver projects. LPA Construction Innovations WebinarMay 1, 2019 10:30am – 12:00pm PDT Register Here Presenters include: Kenneth Atkins, FHWA Contract Administration Engineer Kelly Crannell, … Read more LPA Construction Innovations Webinar