The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has issued Local Program Procedures (LPP) 16-04 which has recently been incorporated into the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Specifically, LPP 16-04 has impacted the following chapters and exhibits: Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 3: Project Authorization Chapter 9: Civil Rights and Disadvantage Business Enterprises Chapter 11: Design Guidance Chapter 13: … Read more LPP 16-04 LAPM Update
The Division of Engineering Services (DES) has issued a memorandum approving a new bridge railing with a sidewalk. The memorandum provides information with regard to the new Bridge Standard Detail Sheets (XS). The new sheets are: XS16-110-1 Concrete Barrier Type 732SW – Details No. 1 (pdf) XS16-110-1 Concrete Barrier Type 732SW – Details No. 1 (dgn) XS16-110-2 Concrete … Read more Caltrans Approval of New Bridge Railing with Sidewalk
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance recently launched a new web page to assist local agencies with Consultant Selection and Procurement. This web page contains important information and guidance on the consultant procurement process related to federal-aid highway program funded projects. Consultant services contracts funded in whole, or in part, with federal-aid program funds must be procured … Read more New Caltrans Consultant Selection and Procurement Web Page
Join the Asphalt Institute for a one day course on the “Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements.” Course Description Constructing high quality asphalt pavements is the goal of our industry. You can learn to produce high quality pavements by learning the basic principles of hot-mix asphalt pavement construction and the inspector’s responsibilities at the various stages in … Read more Attend Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance contracts with UC Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies, Tech Transfer Program to offer subsidized classes for local agencies. Below is a list of upcoming classes hosted throughout the state and online for local agencies. FEATURED CLASSES NEW! Traffic Signal Design: Complete Streets Applications (TE-41) June 6-7 in Los Angeles This new … Read more Training Subsidized by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance for Local Agencies
The Period of Performance, which defines when federally reimbursable costs can be incurred, is now required to be identified with every federal authorization request. Local agencies will need to identify a date in which no additional costs will be incurred. Office Bulletin 16-02 defines the Period of Performance End Date and Agreement End Date and … Read more Office Bulletin 16-02 Period of Performance