Federal Aid Series – January Trainings

The Federal Aid Series provides an overview of key requirements and responsibilities for local agencies using federal funds. On January 21 in Marysville and on January 30 in San Diego, you will learn about “Federal Environmental Requirements for Local agency Transportation Projects ‘OFF’ the State Highway System”. On January 22 in Marysville, the topic is … Read more Federal Aid Series – January Trainings

2019 LAPM and LAPG Released

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2019 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and the 2019 Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). The LAPM helps California local agencies scope, organize, design, construct and maintain their public transportation facilities when participating in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. The manual describes the processes, … Read more 2019 LAPM and LAPG Released

FAS and RE Academy Training Schedule FY 2018/2019

The California LTAP Center has opened registration for the FY 2018/19 Federal Aid Series and Resident Engineers Academy training’s. These classes fill up quickly so please register early. Federal Aid Series The Federal Aid Series (FAS) is a series of five 1-day classes.  You can choose to sign-up for all 5 days or pick and … Read more FAS and RE Academy Training Schedule FY 2018/2019

San Jose Federal Aid Series Added

Due to high-demand, Caltrans Division of Local Assistance and the Local Assistance Training Program (LTAP) have added an additional Federal Aid Series training session in the Santa Clara/San Jose Area.  Please join us. Federal Aid Series NEW! December 5 – 9, 2016, San Jose, CA January 30 – February 3, 2017, Eureka, CA March 13-17, … Read more San Jose Federal Aid Series Added

Federal Aid Series & Resident Engineers Academy 2016/2017 Schedule

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance in coordination with the California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center offers a variety of training classes to assist local agencies in participation of federal-aid on their transportation projects. Below is the 2016/2017 schedule for the Federal Aid Series and the Resident Engineers Academy. These classes are designed specifically for California’s local agencies and are … Read more Federal Aid Series & Resident Engineers Academy 2016/2017 Schedule

Office Bulletin 16-01 – Implementation of Cargo Preference Act Requirements

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a policy memorandum regarding the applicability of the Cargo Preference Act (CPA) to the Federal-aid Highway Program. To comply with the CPA requirements and implementing regulations, the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has issued Office Bulletin 16-01 to provide local agencies the required contract clause for all federally funded construction contracts awarded after February 15, 2016. For additional information, … Read more Office Bulletin 16-01 – Implementation of Cargo Preference Act Requirements