Innovation/Recognition

US Department of Transportation Announcements & Funding Opportunities

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Announcements – Resources – Funding Opportunities On February 28, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $185 million in grant awards for 45 projects through the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative to reconnect communities that are cut off from opportunity and burdened by past transportation infrastructure decisions. View all of the selected projects … Read more US Department of Transportation Announcements & Funding Opportunities

Caltrans Linking Transportation Innovation to a Greater Future

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UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies February 17, 20231:40 pm PT California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Tony Tavares will present the guiding principles and key projects that reflect the modern and transformative vision of the Department. Director Tavares will share Caltrans’ vision built around its Four Foundational Principles of Safety, Equity, Climate Action, and … Read more Caltrans Linking Transportation Innovation to a Greater Future

FHWA Launches Geosynthetic Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Local Aid Support announces the official launch of the Geosynthetics Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application. This Mobile App is a collaborative effort between the FHWA and the Geosynthetics Materials Association to provide handheld, quick and easy access to information on the various types and functions of geosynthetic materials for use … Read more FHWA Launches Geosynthetic Installation Notes Tracker Mobile Application

FHWA Webinar: Crash Modification Factors in Road Safety Audits, Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology, and Recent Federal Research

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT Join transportation engineers, designers, and planners from across the country to learn about recent updates to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Crash Modification Factors (CMF) Clearinghouse, and how CMFs are being applied in Road Safety Audits (RSA) and determining the impacts of Connected and Automated … Read more FHWA Webinar: Crash Modification Factors in Road Safety Audits, Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology, and Recent Federal Research

Recognition for the City of Santa Barbara

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On October 21, 2022, the Caltrans Independent Office of Audits & Investigations issued a final audit report for the City of Santa Barbara (City). The audit covered the City’s Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) for fiscal year 2021-22. The final audit report resulted in no findings and agreed with the originally submitted ICAP. The Caltrans … Read more Recognition for the City of Santa Barbara