Adopting Chapter 10 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 10 of the LAPM has been updated to specify how local public agencies (LPAs) may submit evidence of Chapter 10 adoption. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) policies and procedures for local agency procurement of Architectural & Engineering (A&E) consultant services presently reside in … Read more Office Bulletin #21-05
This summit will highlight seven Every Day Counts (EDC) safety innovations. The summit series, scheduled for each Wednesday during September, will highlight seven safety initiatives, and share how they can save lives. Each day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers, followed by interactive State and … Read more Every Day Counts Safety Summit Series – September 2021
The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is kicking off a new round of Earmark Repurposing. In order to be eligible for the 2021 cycle for repurposing, an earmark must have been: 1) Designated anytime 2) Eligible for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program 3) Within 25 miles of the original earmark location 4) And have … Read more Earmark Repurposing – A New Round
The United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), Office of Civil Rights, has extended guidance to December 31, 2021 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program requirements and certification procedures during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please see the attached memos from the US DOT.
California’s annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 17.6 percent for Federal Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021. As of May 31, 2021, Caltrans’ year to date DBE commitment at award was 15.2 percent, which is 2.4 percent short of the overall State DBE goal. Part 26.51 (f)(2) in Title 49 of the Code of Federal … Read more DBE Goal Methodology Mid-Year Adjustment
Caltrans needs your input on the development for our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This Transition Plan will be used to guide the planning, programming and implementation needed to make over 56,000 curb ramps and 4,000 miles of sidewalk accessible for persons with disabilities. The draft plan and below links may also be … Read more ADA Draft Transition Plan – Comments Needed!