Programs/Guidelines

DLA Publication Updates 2023

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Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has published the 2023 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and 2023 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). Changes are documented in the Local Programs Procedures (LPP) 22-01 document and can be viewed at: https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/lpp/lpp22-01.pdf The LAPM describes the … Read more DLA Publication Updates 2023

FHWA Every Day Counts Round to Accelerate Innovation in Transportation Industry

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the latest round of transportation innovations through the Every Day Counts (EDC) Program (EDC-7). EDC is a successful State-based program that helps identify and rapidly deploy proven, yet underutilized, innovations that facilitate greater efficiency in project delivery at the State, local and Tribal levels … Read more FHWA Every Day Counts Round to Accelerate Innovation in Transportation Industry

Buy Clean California Act and Caltrans Right of Way Projects

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Notice for Local Agencies of the Buy Clean California Act (BCCA) as it pertains to projects in the Caltrans Right of Way. The BCCA (Public Contract Code Sections 3500-3505) is part of California’s overall strategy to address climate change. The BCCA applies to any public works project that is subject to the State Contract Act, … Read more Buy Clean California Act and Caltrans Right of Way Projects

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

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Every Day Counts Round 6 (EDC-6) began in January 2021 and UHPC for Bridge Preservation and Repair (P&R) is one of the seven innovations being deployed. The purpose of this EDC-6 deployment is to promote and facilitate the use of UHPC by bridge owners to strengthen, repair, and preserve existing bridges. FHWA began delivering free … Read more Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

Implementation memo for 2022 Caltrans Construction contract standards for local public agencies (LPAs) utilizing Caltrans construction contract standards for off the state highway system

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All LPAs using Caltrans Construction Contract Standards (Standards) for projects off the SHS must use the 2022 Standards for projects receiving construction authorization on May 1, 2023, and thereafter. Reasonable justification and approval by the LPA’s District Local Assistance Engineer are required for projects constrained by Board or Council action for up to an additional … Read more Implementation memo for 2022 Caltrans Construction contract standards for local public agencies (LPAs) utilizing Caltrans construction contract standards for off the state highway system