Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology brings the potential to positively affect transportation systems while simultaneously making progress toward providing greater access to opportunity. It can reduce greenhouse gases, congestion, and cost of travel for all users. Integrating AVs into our transportation network can also foster and grow vibrant public spaces, improve safety, and foster healthier and … Read more Autonomous Vehicle Policy Conference Series
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has just released for download the new Bridge Preservation Guide to assist your efforts in extending the service life of your bridge inventory. This guide defines bridge preservation terms and identifies commonly practiced bridge preservation activities. It also provides guidance to bridge owning agencies on establishing or improving existing bridge preservation programs … Read more FHWA Bridge Preservation Guide
Upon acceptance into the Active Transportation Program (ATP), implementing agencies must submit semi-annual reports to Caltrans on the activities and progress made toward implementation of the project, and a final delivery report. Reports due on May 15, 2018 cover activities between October 16, 2017 and April 15, 2018. If your project’s initial FY of programmed … Read more ATP Project Reporting Status
Let us know your active transportation needs! The Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) has developed a needs assessment survey to help identify your active transportation training and resource needs. Please fill out the online needs assessment to help them help you! The results will be used to guide and prioritize future ATRC activities to meet … Read more Active Transportation Program Needs Assessment
Want to learn the basics of preventative pavement maintenance? Attend a 1-hour free webinar hosted by Applied Pavement Technology. Introduction to Preventive Maintenance Tuesday, April 24, 2018 10:00 AM PDT – 11:00 AM PDT This interactive 1-hour session covers essential preventive maintenance knowledge and helpful preventive maintenance tools that support treatment decisions. You will learn … Read more Preventative Pavement Maintenance Webinar
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved a statewide blanket approval request by Caltrans regarding the use of Interim Approval (IA) 21– Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks. Caltrans and local agencies may now use Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons per the conditions of the Interim Approval listed in IA-21. Information on IA-21 can be found at www.dot.ca.gov/trafficops/camutcd/interim.html FHWA … Read more Interim Approval (IA) 21– Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks