Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

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Beginning July 17, 2023, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) will be required for all E76 submittals to authorize federal funds. The UEI replaces the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has created an online/editable Smartsheet which can be used for local agencies to verify their current UEI is accurate. The … Read more Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

USDOT Discretionary Grant Dashboard & Funding Opportunities

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Discretionary Grants Dashboard provides communities with an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet their transportation infrastructure needs. The Dashboard also includes Federal grant programs outside of USDOT that may be of particular interest to rural communities. The below list spotlights just a few of the currently … Read more USDOT Discretionary Grant Dashboard & Funding Opportunities

USDOT Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is inviting participation in the Connections MarketPlace at the 2023 USDOT Prime and Subcontractor Matchmaking Event on July 19 at 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 pm PT. The goal of this event is to connect small businesses with large prime contractors to … Read more USDOT Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) published the fourth part in a blog series on equity, “Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities”. The TRB Blog focuses on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing transportation systems and the need for improvements in infrastructure, policies, and services to address these barriers. The roles … Read more Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

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US Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a Rural Electric Vehicle (EV) Toolkit as a resource to help a variety of rural community stakeholders scope, plan, and identify ways to fund electric mobility charging infrastructure for broader public or private use. The toolkit focuses on infrastructure for light-duty electric passenger vehicles, but also addresses funding opportunities … Read more USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

Webinar: FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Program, and Project Development Guidance July 13, 2023 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PT The purpose of this webinar is to provide background information and guidance on Federal legislation, policies, and reference materials related to bicycle, pedestrian, and shared micromobility programs and projects. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expanded funding opportunities, promoted … Read more Webinar: FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center