Caltrans, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), is hosting a 1 & 1/2 day Local Agency Peer Exchange on safety. Attendance will be limited to 40 targeted participants who are involved in safety for their local agency and/or are either writing up or providing direction in … Read more SAVE THE DATE – Local Agency Peer Exchange on Safety
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has posted guidance to clarify implementation requirements associated with the regulation on Periodic Evaluation of Facilities Repeatedly Requiring Repair and Reconstruction Due to Emergency Events, per 23 CFR 667. This guidance has been developed in response to questions received from State departments of transportation regarding how the evaluation should be … Read more Q&A Regarding Implementation of 23 CFR Part 667 Periodic Evaluation of Facilities Repeatedly Requiring Repair and Reconstruction Due to Emergency Events
Now why on earth would we be blogging about the first Earmark Repurposing effort from way back in 2016? Because there are deadlines approaching….as you may remember, all Repurposed Earmark funds from the 2016 effort must be obligated on or before September 30, 2019. On that date, all unobligated repurposed balances will lapse. What does … Read more Earmark Repurposing 2016 Update
Watch a recording of the SB1 Workshop webinar presented by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance on November 13th. This recording is 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 discusses the program and accountability requirements as set forth … Read more Recording of SB1 Workshop for Local Agencies Now Available
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released Office Bulletin DLA-OB 18-03 on November 29, 2018, introducing a new dynamic form, LAPM-3A, Project Authorization/Adjustment Request, to request authorizations and adjustments for federal-aid projects. Form LAPM-3A was created to streamline the request process and consolidate required forms into one dynamic form, and has been piloted with 85 project sponsors. In … Read more New LAPM Form 3A – Project Authorization/Adjustment Request
FHWA has published an updated “Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations” to help agencies choose countermeasures based on roadway characteristics and pedestrian safety issues. The guide includes information on the rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) countermeasure. RRFBs are active (user-actuated) or passive (automated detection) amber light-emitting diodes that use an irregular flash pattern … Read more Check Out FHWA’s New Guide to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossings