USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

US Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a Rural Electric Vehicle (EV) Toolkit as a resource to help a variety of rural community stakeholders scope, plan, and identify ways to fund electric mobility charging infrastructure for broader public or private use. The toolkit focuses on infrastructure for light-duty electric passenger vehicles, but also addresses funding opportunities … Read more USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

Caltrans Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP) Division of Transportation Planning leads Caltrans Letter of Support (LOS) requests from local and regional agencies for inclusion in their project application packages for competitive grant programs. OSIP is responsible for submitting LOS Request Packages to the Director for various state and federal grant programs. Caltrans currently has … Read more Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

Update: Caltrans Active Transportation Program: Timely Use of Funds Calculator

Updated: September 14, 2023The Active Transportation Program (ATP) Timely Use of Funds (TUF) spreadsheet was created as a tool to help calculate the different deadlines and Time Extensions of Fund Allocation, Project Development Expenditure/Completion, Award, and Construction Completion of the different programs. The TUF calculator is only a guide and does not replace the need … Read more Update: Caltrans Active Transportation Program: Timely Use of Funds Calculator

Caltrans Alternative Fuel Corridor Intake – Round 7

Round 7 of Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) Designation is Here!The designation of AFCs support installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure at strategic locations along National Highway System (NHS). FHWA updates and re-designates AFCs on an annual basis by soliciting nominations from state and local officials. Eligibility for newly established federal funding … Read more Caltrans Alternative Fuel Corridor Intake – Round 7

Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

Caltrans Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP) Division of Transportation Planning leads Caltrans Letter of Support (LOS) requests from local and regional agencies for inclusion in their project application packages for competitive grant programs. OSIP is responsible for submitting LOS Request Packages to the Director for various state and federal grant programs. Caltrans currently has … Read more Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

FHWA Publishes New Planning Guide

Performance Based Planning The new FHWA guidebook “Model Long-Range Transportation Plans: A Guide for Incorporating Performance-Based Planning” (FHWA-HEP-23-018) is now available to inform State DOTs, MPOs, RTPOs, as well as their planning colleagues (transit agencies, local governments, and federal agencies) about effective practices for incorporating performance-based planning into the development of a long-range transportation plan. … Read more FHWA Publishes New Planning Guide