Policy Update: OB 18-01 Period of Performance Change

Office Bulletin (OB) 18-01 has been published to revise Office Bulletin 16-02, which established a procedure to identify a Period of Performance End Date (PPED), to establish when the Period of Performance ends, and an Agreement End Date (AED) to define when the project would close in the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Fiscal Management Information … Read more Policy Update: OB 18-01 Period of Performance Change

FHWA Publishes White Paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience

Read the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) recently published white paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. The white paper briefly describes the current state of practice regarding the use of natural and nature-based features to protect coastal roads from flooding. It provides an overview of available tools for design, implementation challenges, and knowledge gaps. Nature-based features … Read more FHWA Publishes White Paper on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience

Training on Financial Document Requirements for A&E Firms Contracting with Local Agencies

Watch Caltrans Audits and Investigations (A&I) recently released training module on Financial Document Requirements for Architectural and Engineering Firms on Local Government Contracts. In this video, A&I discusses the financial document review process, which focuses on the review of indirect cost rates (ICR) as required by the Federal Highway Administration, to help you understand the review process … Read more Training on Financial Document Requirements for A&E Firms Contracting with Local Agencies

Winter Driving Tips

On average, there are over 5,748,000 vehicle crashes each year within the United States. Approximately 22% of these crashes, nearly 1,259,000, are weather-related. This pamphlet, Weathering the Storm, provides important information to help you prepare for driving in winter conditions. Be prepared – Stay Safe.                      

Community Leadership Summit in Southern CA

Join representatives from state agencies, local government, non-profit and community organizations to discuss the best practices in promoting community engagement, outreach, and assistance as we transition to a healthier, more sustainable California. Scheduled Topics Include: Delivering Benefits to Impacted Communities: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Overview of California Climate Investment Outreach & Technical Assistance … Read more Community Leadership Summit in Southern CA

Coming Up: Local HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects

A Call for Projects for Cycle 9 of the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)  is expected to be announced late April/Early May, 2018. A webinar will be held within 2 to 3 weeks after the announcement of the Call for Projects that will provide an overview of the application process. The application submittal deadline will be … Read more Coming Up: Local HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects