SSARP Phase 2 Call-for-applications and Local HSIP Cycle 8 Webinar

Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP) Phase 2 Call-for-applications Caltrans announced SSARP Phase 2 Call for Applications on April 21, 2016. The application due date is Friday, May 27, 2016.  If an agency has submitted an application during Phase 1, they should not submit a new application since unselected applications from Phase 1 will be … Read more SSARP Phase 2 Call-for-applications and Local HSIP Cycle 8 Webinar

Attend Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements

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

LPP 16-02 Update of Chapter 11, “Design Guidance”

Significant changes have been made to Chapter 11, “Design Guidance,” of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Design standards, regulations, laws, external guidance, and references have been changed since the last update and Caltrans’ emphasis on context solutions and flexible design philosophy has advanced. Chapter 11 has been rewritten in its entirety for clarity and … Read more LPP 16-02 Update of Chapter 11, “Design Guidance”

California Transportation Commission Deleting $754 Million in STIP Projects

Due to a decrease in anticipated revenues, the California Transportation Commission is deleting $754 million of currently programmed State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects. Additionally, they are moving projects into the last two years of the 2016 STIP period, which covers the five fiscal years 2016-17 through 2020-21. For more information and to see the … Read more California Transportation Commission Deleting $754 Million in STIP Projects

Office Bulletin 16-03 Capital Subvention Reimbursement Allocation and De-allocation

The Capital Subvention Reimbursement Allocation (CSRA) process is used to streamline and track the reimbursement of local assistance subvention funds used for capital outlay costs for projects on the State Highway System administered by Caltrans. Office Bulletin 16-03 provides updated procedural guidance of the CSRA process. For additional information, refer to Office Bulletin 16-03 or contact … Read more Office Bulletin 16-03 Capital Subvention Reimbursement Allocation and De-allocation

Training Subsidized by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance for Local Agencies

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