Programs/Guidelines

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulation Changes

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US DOT Issues Changes to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program RegulationsIn April 2024, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule that modernizes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) program regulations. The major objectives of this final rule include modernizing existing principles to: improve provisions for the benefit of … Read more Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulation Changes

Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 – Call-for-Projects Webinar

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May 21, 2024 9:00 am – 11:00 am PT Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will be providing an information session of the latest details for the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Call-for-Projects announced on Monday, May 6, 2024. This Call-for-Projects is for approximately $300 million of … Read more Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 – Call-for-Projects Webinar

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office Bulletins – #24-01 & #24-02

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Office Bulletin #24-01: Revisions to LAPM Exhibits 13-A and 13-E A Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement approach was completed on the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Exhibit 13-A: Short Form Right of Way Certification Local Assistance Project (off the State Highway System) that included revisions to improve the quality of submittals, and standardize review … Read more Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office Bulletins – #24-01 & #24-02

Caltrans Office of Guidance & Oversight Architectural & Engineering – Office Hours 2024

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Question & Answer Sessions for A&E Consultant Procurement Checklists May 23, 2024July 18, 2024September 19, 2024November 21, 2024 Each Date: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Office of Guidance and Oversight will provide open office hours to assist with questions regarding the use of Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Consultant … Read more Caltrans Office of Guidance & Oversight Architectural & Engineering – Office Hours 2024

Caltrans Oversight Information Notice #24-01: Environmental Mitigation Work

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The Caltrans Oversight Information Notice (COIN) provides outreach information and guidance to Local Public Agencies (LPAs) on issues pertaining to federal-aid projects. COINs cover a wide variety of subjects, including discussions of findings resulting from process reviews by Caltrans and/or Federal Highway Administration, changes in procedures or regulations, reminders of existing procedures or best practices, … Read more Caltrans Oversight Information Notice #24-01: Environmental Mitigation Work

Local Highway Bridge Program: Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Guidelines Update

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The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Highway Bridge Program (HBP) has updated the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) Guidelines to clarify eligibility and establish delivery requirements for the BPMP. The updated guidelines are implemented effective immediately and are online on the DLA HBP webpage. An updated BPMP template for Bridge List projects is also provided … Read more Local Highway Bridge Program: Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Guidelines Update