Policies/Procedures

Division of Local Assistance – Office Bulletins #23-01 & #23-02

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Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office Bulletins website DLA Office Bulletin #23-01: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise UpdatesLAPM Chapter 9, Chapter 16, Exhibits 10-R and 12-G have been updated based on the Federal Highway Administration’s recommendations and Caltrans construction policy. Local Public Agencies (LPAs) are required to follow updated procedures for 1) termination and replacement of Disadvantaged … Read more Division of Local Assistance – Office Bulletins #23-01 & #23-02

FHWA Repeal of the 10-year Preliminary Engineering Rule

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Prior to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), a State was required to repay Federal reimbursements of preliminary engineering (PE) costs if a project did not advance to right-of-way acquisition or on-site construction within 10 years of the initial PE obligation (“10-year PE Rule”). On November 15, … Read more FHWA Repeal of the 10-year Preliminary Engineering Rule

Inactive Projects >24 Months: Immediate Action Required

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by May 5, 2023. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with an unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or … Read more Inactive Projects >24 Months: Immediate Action Required

Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program (TTFBP) regulation, 23 CFR Part 661, was published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023. The attached PDF below is the unofficial copy for your information and use. The proposed rule would update the existing Tribal Transportation Program Bridge Program, formerly … Read more Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Caltrans Oversight Information Notice (COIN) #19-02 Revised

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Changes were made for a correction to the existing language clarifying that the Division of State Architect (DSA) review is for state-only funded projects (not SB1 projects). Language has also been added regarding the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program for state-only funded projects with sidewalks and related facilities that are not Safe Routes to School … Read more Caltrans Oversight Information Notice (COIN) #19-02 Revised

CA Transportation Plan Guidelines & Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines Workshop

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Public Workshop February 15, 202310:00 am – 3:00 pm PT The California Transportation Commission (CTC) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) invite the public to participate in a workshop for the California Transportation Plan (CTP) Guidelines and Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Guidelines updates. Regional Transportation Plan Work Groups Work Group participants can expect to participate … Read more CA Transportation Plan Guidelines & Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines Workshop