The Local Highway Bridge Program has added two training videos to the Local Assistancw internet web page. The training videos are on Bridge Inspection Reports (BIR). One video discusses the complete BIR and the other discusses what makes a bridge “Structurally Deficient”. The videos can be access at the following link: http://dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hbrr99/hbrr99a.htm Additional videos will … Read more Local Highway Bridge Program Training
Avoid these common mistakes that have resulted in the loss of federal funds by local agencies. 1. Improper Procurement Practices Failure to follow required consultant contract procurement process per federal regulations and outlined in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. Significant violations include: Missing key documents in project procurement file, i.e. proof of advertising, all score … Read more Top Five Local Agency Audit Findings
On 6/2/2015 the Federal Highway Administration issued a “Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking/Request For Comments” regarding Design Standards for Highways. Comments are due July 2, 2015. The FHWA requests comments on a proposed revision to design standards and standard specifications that applies to new construction, reconstruction, resurfacing (except for maintenance resurfacing), restoration, and rehabilitation projects on … Read more Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking for Design Standards for Highways – Comments Due 7/2
The FHWA’s Office of Safety and the Office of Safety Research and Development will be conducting the first of three Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) vetting sessions. MIRE Vetting Session There will be three MIRE vetting sessions to collect input on potential changes to enhance the value of MIRE. The first webinar will be … Read more FHWA MIRE Version 1.0 Vetting Session
We have just been informed of a new Consultant Services Final Rule (23 CFR 172) FHWA has published the Final Rule updating the Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services regulations in the Federal Register on May 22, 2015. The Final Rule becomes effective on June 21, 2015. The Final Rule can … Read more Consultant Services Final Rule