Highway Infrastructure Program Funds Expiring

The Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funds resulting from the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2017-18 Apportionment will expire soon!  Any amounts not obligated on or before September 30, 2021 will lapse. Please view the Monthly Balance Reports on the HIP Webpage to determine the remaining amount of unused HIP funding for your Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional Transportation Planning Agency, or County. In … Read more Highway Infrastructure Program Funds Expiring

Updates to the State-only Master Agreement

The Administering Agency-State Agreement for State-Funded Projects (State-only Master Agreement) has recently been updated. The updates to the State-only Master Agreement (previously updated in 2006) are intended to ensure the agreement language is in accordance with current State requirements and procedures. Additional information pertaining to Local Assistance agreements can be found in Chapter 4 of … Read more Updates to the State-only Master Agreement

Audit Deficiencies and Best Practices

The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has uploaded a matrix of the most common deficiencies identified in audits conducted for State and federal transportation funds and programs. The DLA has also included a list of several best practices agencies should implement and follow to mitigate the risk of future audit findings. https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/guide/common-deficiencies-and-best-practices.pdf Please contact … Read more Audit Deficiencies and Best Practices

2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) Kick-Off Webinar

This message is intended for the City and County owners of National Highway System Pavement and Bridges. Caltrans in partnership with the California Transportation Commission will be hosting a kick-off webinar and a series of virtual workshops to engage transportation stakeholders in the development of the 2022 TAMP for California. The Kick-Off webinar will be … Read more 2022 Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) Kick-Off Webinar

Alternative Uses of the Highway Right-of-Way Guidance

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed guidance for one type of alternative use of the right-of-way (ROW). I.e. providing services for people experiencing homelessness, for which FHWA may approve an alternative use request and Fair Market Value (FMV) exception, provided they comply with safety requirements and FHWA real property management regulations. In addition, the … Read more Alternative Uses of the Highway Right-of-Way Guidance

Revision 6 to the CA MUTCD

Effective March 30, 2021, Caltrans made revisions (Rev 6) to the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California. This action was taken pursuant to the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 21400 and the recommendations of the California … Read more Revision 6 to the CA MUTCD