State & Local Best Practices:

Cutting Carbon from Transportation

January 5, 2024, 9:30am – 11:00am PT

USDOT is hosting a free 90-minute webinar to share best practices on how state/local agencies can cut carbon emissions from transportation.

Presenters will cover latest FHWA policies on transportation GHG emissions, the National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, updates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and GHG Performance Measures.

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Bridge Investment Program NOFO

FHWA is accepting applications for $9.7B in multi-year funding to improve the nation’s bridges under its Bridge Investment Program (BIP) “Planning” and “Bridge Project” categories, which fund projects under $100M.

Applications are handled through Grants.gov now through February 19th for Planning grants and/or March 19th for Bridge Project grants.

Find out more about this opportunity

Vision Zero & The Importance of Roadway Lighting

January 19, 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT

As part of its EDC-7 Nighttime Visibility for Safety Innovation, FHWA is hosting a free 2-hour webinar on Vision Zero & the Importance of Roadway Lighting.

This event will focus on how roadway lighting plays a key role in safety for pedestrians and bicyclists plus the impact lighting can have on neighborhood connectivity and helping agencies achieve Vision Zero in their communities.

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Bridge Load Rating Webinar

FHWA's recent "Bridge Load Rating & Beyond: FHWA Updates" webinar is now available for viewing. In this recording, FHWA Bridges & Structures leadership provides updates on national bridge and tunnel programs.

Check-out this latest recording

Deadline Approaching:

Tribal Transportation Program Safety Funds

Each year under BIL 4% of available TTP funds are set aside to address transportation safety issues identified by federally recognized Indian tribes through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF).

These funds can be used for:

• Development and update of transportation safety plans
• Safety Data assessment, improvement, and analysis
• Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasures
• Infrastructure Improvements

Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2024

Agency Input Needed!

Transportation Permit Fee Survey

FHWA is working to certify California’s truck size & weight program

During this process, FHWA and Caltrans are asking for your assistance to evaluate the oversize and/or overweight transportation permit fee schedules of California counties and cities who issue transportation permits.

Your response to this short survey is greatly appreciated!

Incorporating Maintenance Costs into TAMPs

NCHRP's "A Guide to Incorporating Maintenance Costs into a Transportation Asset Management Plan" offers a framework to tackle the biggest challenges agencies face in projecting future maintenance costs in Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) activities.

Find out more / download the full report

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