Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office Bulletin – #24-03: Davis Bacon Regulations Update

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In response to recent updates to federal regulations related to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 12: Plans, Specifications & Estimate, Chapter 15: Advertise and Award Project, LAPM Exhibit 15-C: Local Agency Project Advertising Checklist, and LAPM Exhibit 15-L: Local Agency Contract Award Checklist need to be updated … Read more Caltrans Division of Local Assistance Office Bulletin – #24-03: Davis Bacon Regulations Update

USDOT News, Resources, & Funding Opportunities

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The National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grants NOFO and Webinar AnnouncementJuly 15, 2024 10:00 am – 11:30 pm PT The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with an availability of up to $784 million of federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 through 2026 funding for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, … Read more USDOT News, Resources, & Funding Opportunities

USDOT FHWA Traffic Incident News & Webinars

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Talking Traffic Incident Management (TIM) WebinarJuly 24, 2024 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Each month, Talking TIM highlights successful programs, identifies best practices, and showcases technology that advances the profession. Paul Jodoin, Jim Austrich and … Read more USDOT FHWA Traffic Incident News & Webinars

Update – DLA Guidance & Oversight Open Office Hours: Completing the Subcontracting Request Form

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August 6, 2024 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PTCancelled: September 10, 2024 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PTThe Division of Local Assistance Office of Guidance and Oversight will provide an open office hour to assist with questions on completing the subcontracting request form (Exhibit 16-B) which may be located on the Local Assistance … Read more Update – DLA Guidance & Oversight Open Office Hours: Completing the Subcontracting Request Form

Innovation Webinar Series: Effectiveness of Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes

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July 18, 2024 11:00 am The University of Massachusetts’ (MassDOT) Innovation webinar series covers a range of topics related to technology and other innovations, including cross-agency collaborations and partnerships. Please join to hear about the latest research and innovations in transportation. Effectiveness of Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes in Massachusetts: A Comparison with Bike BoxesTwo-stage turn queue … Read more Innovation Webinar Series: Effectiveness of Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes

Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action

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Please Invoice or Provide Justification by August 8, 2024 The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance (DLA) has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce the number of inactive projects especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or greater with unexpended federal funds of $50,000 or more. … Read more Inactive Projects Greater than 24 Months Requires Immediate Action