NHI Course – Planning & Environmental Linkages

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National Highway Institute (NHI) is offering the Planning and Environmental Linkages (FHWA-NHI-142078). This course is designed to empower participants with essential understanding and skills to navigate the complex relationship between transportation infrastructure planning and development and environmental concerns. Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Environmental Review Toolkit defines Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) as a collaborative and … Read more NHI Course – Planning & Environmental Linkages

USDOT Technical Assistance, Resources, & Funding Opportunities

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The full suite of US Department of Transportation technical assistance resources can be accessed at Search Technical Assistance Resources | US Department of Transportation. New and Notable!• FHWA opened the Transportation Access Pilot Program to potential participants including States, MPOs, and regional transportation planning organizations. The program will allow FHWA to support transportation agencies as they … Read more USDOT Technical Assistance, Resources, & Funding Opportunities

Local Civil Compliance Resources

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The Caltrans Office of Local Civil Compliance (OLCC) is providing Local Partners a great resource for civil rights compliance on federal aid projects. Access the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Civil Rights website for details. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Overview video provides helpful and concise summary of the Local Agency’s DBE responsibilities on federal … Read more Local Civil Compliance Resources

Webinar Recording – Affordable Roundabouts: Safer for All Travelers

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View the May 29th Affordable Roundabouts: Safer for All Travelers webinar recording on the California Local Technical Assistance Program (CALTAP) YouTube channel. Access the presentation materials in pdf format: Original webinar announcement details may be found on the DLA Blog post: Affordable Roundabouts: Smaller, Slower, & Safer for All Travelers. Contact a Caltrans District Local … Read more Webinar Recording – Affordable Roundabouts: Safer for All Travelers

Every Day Counts Innovation Webinar – Lighting Design for Urban Environments

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Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts 7 WebinarDesign Example – Lighting Design for an Urban Street Environment June 20, 202410:00 – 12:00 pm PT The free webinar will illustrate the different design recommendations applicable to the areas being studied and highlight the key safety elements that should be considered. Through the use of an example … Read more Every Day Counts Innovation Webinar – Lighting Design for Urban Environments

National Rural Transit Day – July 2024

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California is celebrating National Rural Transit Day!July 16, 2024 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are proud to celebrate Rural Transit Day on July 16th, 2024. Rural transit was established by the FTA in 1979, and Rural Transit Day was created in 2019 to appreciate the unique needs of … Read more National Rural Transit Day – July 2024