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Local Agency Access to AASHTO TC3 Training

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Earlier this month, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) finalized an agreement for a project that provides local and tribal transportation practitioners access to the AASHTO TC3 (Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council) library. Access to the training advances the mission of FHWA’s Center for Local Aid Support … Read more Local Agency Access to AASHTO TC3 Training

EDC-5 Innovations Announced by FHWA

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the fifth round of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program.  The solicitation for EDC-5 ideas generated over 160 suggestions and comments.  After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, the following 10 innovations were selected to be advanced under EDC-5. Advanced Geotechnical Exploration Methods Conventional subsurface exploration methods provide limited data for … Read more EDC-5 Innovations Announced by FHWA

New Countermeasure Added to HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects

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The documents for HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects have been updated for the purpose of adding a new safety countermeasure “S22, Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)”. LPI is listed as one of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Proven Safety Countermeasures. It may be considered at Intersections with signalized pedestrian … Read more New Countermeasure Added to HSIP Cycle 9 Call for Projects

Participate in Roadway Data Improvement Program Workshop

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Caltrans is inviting up to 15 local agencies, including MPO’s and RTPA’s, to a Local Technical Transfer Session on the Roadway Data Improvement Program (RDIP) to be held in Sacramento on July 23 – 24, 2018.   To get the best assessment for California, we are looking for individuals within each agency that work with their … Read more Participate in Roadway Data Improvement Program Workshop

New Local Assistance Title VI Website

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Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has launched a new Title VI website. The purpose of the Title VI website is to provide guidance to local public agencies to comply with various nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and subsequent federal legislation. Title VI forbids discrimination … Read more New Local Assistance Title VI Website

404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program NOI

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Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Without mitigation actions, we jeopardize our safety, financial security and self-reliance. As the result of a Presidential Disaster Declaration, FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In … Read more 404 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program NOI