Programs/Guidelines

Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

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Beginning July 17, 2023, a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) will be required for all E76 submittals to authorize federal funds. The UEI replaces the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has created an online/editable Smartsheet which can be used for local agencies to verify their current UEI is accurate. The … Read more Caltrans Authorization of Federal Funds: Unique Entity Identifier Requirements

USDOT Discretionary Grant Dashboard & Funding Opportunities

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Discretionary Grants Dashboard provides communities with an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet their transportation infrastructure needs. The Dashboard also includes Federal grant programs outside of USDOT that may be of particular interest to rural communities. The below list spotlights just a few of the currently … Read more USDOT Discretionary Grant Dashboard & Funding Opportunities

Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) published the fourth part in a blog series on equity, “Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities”. The TRB Blog focuses on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing transportation systems and the need for improvements in infrastructure, policies, and services to address these barriers. The roles … Read more Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

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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

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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

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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