Daniel Burke The map display in Caltrans Earth uses the Google Earth Application Program Interface (API) and Plug-In software. Google announced they will be retiring their API and Plug-In software on December 12, 2015. We were notified by Google that these components were developed on an older technology that they consider a security risk. There are no announcements from Google … Read more Google Earth being discontinued December 12, 2015
On 6/29/2015 the Federal Highway Administration issued a “Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking/Request For Comments” regarding Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting. Comments are due by August 28, 2015. FHWA is taking this action to fulfill the statutory requirement in section 1303(b) of MAP-21 by amending 23 USC 112 to require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate … Read more Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/Request for Comments for CM/GC
1) Is the particulate matter Interagency Consultation process related to air quality conformity? Yes 2) What criteria pollutants is Interagency Consultation related to? PM10 and PM2.5 3) Does Interagency Consultation apply to areas that are in attainment for PM10 and PM2.5? No Does it apply to areas that are in attainment for PM10 and in … Read more FAQ for Air Quality Interagency Consultation (IAC)
1) Where do you go for information on how to apply Section 4(f) to your federal transportation project? 23 CFR 774, Chapter 20 of SER, FHWA 4[f] Policy Paper [July 20, 2012] 2) What type of transportation projects does Section 4(f) apply to? The project must need a US DOT approval. If it is a … Read more FAQ for Section 4(f)
Avoid these common mistakes that have resulted in the loss of federal funds by local agencies. 1. Improper Procurement Practices Failure to follow required consultant contract procurement process per federal regulations and outlined in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. Significant violations include: Missing key documents in project procurement file, i.e. proof of advertising, all score … Read more Top Five Local Agency Audit Findings
On 6/2/2015 the Federal Highway Administration issued a “Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking/Request For Comments” regarding Design Standards for Highways. Comments are due July 2, 2015. The FHWA requests comments on a proposed revision to design standards and standard specifications that applies to new construction, reconstruction, resurfacing (except for maintenance resurfacing), restoration, and rehabilitation projects on … Read more Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking for Design Standards for Highways – Comments Due 7/2