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

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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)

Got Dust? Attend a webinar on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management

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Managing and controlling dust generation from unsurfaced roads preserves the agencies’ material investments, reduces the frequency of maintenance, maintains ride condition, enhances safety, and improves air quality.  Attend a webinar, hosted by FHWA, Center for Local-Aid, on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management.  This webinar will focus on agency environmental dust management examples of reducing PM10 levels in … Read more Got Dust? Attend a webinar on Environmentally-Friendly Dust Management

Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

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Reviews Positive on Trial Construction Process Intended to Reduce Costs, Delays An alternative contracting method for Caltrans to bring construction projects in on time and within budget is continuing to show promise, according to the Department’s annual report on the Construction Manager/General Contract (CMGC) Pilot Program. …. Read More This article was published in the … Read more Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

Join the Active Transportation Resource Center

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The Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) provides resources, technical assistance, and training to transportation partners across California to increase opportunity for the success of active transportation projects. Some services of the ATRC include: Coordinating no-cost training on bicycle and pedestrian planning, safety, and design. Offering technical assistance to support the Active Transportation Program, including assistance … Read more Join the Active Transportation Resource Center

SB 1 Benefits Flowing to Local Projects

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The California Transportation Commission in December and January awarded grants totaling $111 million for projects that promote bicycling and walking through the Active Transportation Program. The Commission took these steps because of funding made available through the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, or Senate Bill 1………  Read more of this article published in … Read more SB 1 Benefits Flowing to Local Projects

Revision 3 to 2014 CA MUTCD

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Effective March 9, 2018, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) made updates to the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). These updates, referred to as Revision 3 (Rev 3), provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. This action was taken pursuant to the provisions of … Read more Revision 3 to 2014 CA MUTCD