New Technical Brief “Hydraulic Considerations for Shallow Foundation Abutments” from FHWA

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a Memorandum implementing the new Technical Brief (TechBrief) “Hydraulic Considerations for Shallow Foundation Abutments.”  The TechBrief provides programmatic and technical considerations for evaluating and mitigating abutment scour at bridges with shallow foundations.  This information supersedes certain materials on shallow foundations in two FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC-18 “Evaluating … Read more New Technical Brief “Hydraulic Considerations for Shallow Foundation Abutments” from FHWA

Final Local Assistance SB1 Webinar/Training

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance is presenting a final webinar/training on Senate Bill 1 (SB1) for Local Agencies in California receiving funding through the Active Transportation Program, Local Partnership Program, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, or Trade Corridors Enhancement Program. The webinar will discuss the program and accountability requirements as set forth in the California Transportation Commission … Read more Final Local Assistance SB1 Webinar/Training

ATP Project Progress Reports due to Caltrans by Friday, January 11, 2019

These ATP Progress Reports reports cover progress up to December 31, 2018 on all ATP projects that have not submitted a Project Completion Report. If a Project Progress Report is submitted prior to December 31st, please estimate progress up to December 31st. These reports are required by the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Accountability and … Read more ATP Project Progress Reports due to Caltrans by Friday, January 11, 2019

Last Chance for 2018 Highway Bridge Training

Join Caltrans Highway Bridge Program (HBP) for one last HBP Training on January 24, 2019. In this training, you will learn: Recent Policy Changes Project Prioritization Bridge Investment Credit (BIC) Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) And other bridge related information 2018 HBP Training January 24, 2019 Sacramento State 3000 State University Drive, Napa Hall Sacramento, … Read more Last Chance for 2018 Highway Bridge Training

Local Assistance Title VI: Nondiscrimination Program Web Page Updated

The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has updated their Title VI: Nondiscrimination Program web page to make it more organized and user friendly. Materials and templates are now arranged by the relevant title of the Title VI Program as well as by subject matter covered in the documents. Check out the updated Title VI: Nondiscrimination Program … Read more Local Assistance Title VI: Nondiscrimination Program Web Page Updated

LAPG Forms 22N/22O and 23N/23O Replaced and Archived

Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) forms 22N/22O and 23N/23O have been replaced by the new CTC Allocation Form.  The old forms have been archived and taken off the Local Assistance website. Starting with the January 30/31, 2019 California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting, please only use the new CTC Allocation Form. This new form and all … Read more LAPG Forms 22N/22O and 23N/23O Replaced and Archived