Caltrans Webinar on Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction for Local Agencies

Join Caltrans for a webinar on “Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) for Local Agencies” on May 1, 2018 from 10am to 11:30am PST. ABC employs innovative design and construction methods in a safe and cost effective manner to reduce the number of on-site construction days and construction related impacts that occur when building, replacing, … Read more Caltrans Webinar on Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction for Local Agencies

Caltrans Training on A&E On-Call Contracts

Join Caltrans and the California LTAP Center for a 1-day class on Procuring A&E On-Call Contracts. Specific topics you will learn include: On-Call Contracts in general DBE Goal Setting Cost Analysis Simplified Acquisition Procedure Upcoming Training Dates and Locations Caltrans District 3 April 25th, 9am – 3pm 703 B Street, Sierra Nevada Room, Marysville, CA 95901 … Read more Caltrans Training on A&E On-Call Contracts

Webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects

Attend a TRB webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST. Research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Synthesis Report 402: Construction Manager-at-Risk Project Delivery for Highway Programs will be featured. This webinar will discuss approaches for estimating contract time for highway … Read more Webinar on Practices for Establishing Contract Time for Highway Projects

Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop in Susanville

Join us for a Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop being held in Susanville, California on May 2nd.  This FREE workshop consists of three main parts. Participants will learn how to apply for federal funds, where their crashes happen, and what types of countermeasures are available. Learn from UC Berkeley, Caltrans, CHP, FHWA, NHTSA, OTS and PWD on how … Read more Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop in Susanville

Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Pedestrian-Actuated Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalks (IA-21)

On March 20, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued Interim Approval (IA-21) for the optional use of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB).  Since IA-21 is regarding the use of an effective pedestrian safety countermeasure and is very similar to the recently terminated IA-11, Caltrans has expedited the process of requesting approval of IA-21 and has requested … Read more Interim Approval for the Optional Use of Pedestrian-Actuated Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalks (IA-21)