CALTAP NEWS & EVENTS: September 8, 2023

*** APPLICATION DEADLINE ***

Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods

The DOT is encouraging communities and local agencies to apply for funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program before the deadline on September 28th, 2023, at 11:59pm EDT.

Applications can be submitted through Valid Eval for both Community Planning and Capital Construction.

RCN combines two major discretionary programs under one NOFO, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and the Neighborhood Access & Equity (NAE) program, making it easier to submit an application and increase opportunities for communities to secure funding.

For further inquiries or questions related to the program, please contact the RCN Team at ReconnectingCommunities@dot.gov.

* LAST CALL *

Caltrans Local Assistance Day

September 13, 2023, 8:30–11:30am PST

Caltrans DLA, in partnership with the Regional Transportation Planning Agencies Group, invites you to attend their statewide Local Assistance Day webinar this September 13, 2023.

This quarterly event informs RTPAs, MPOs, LPAs, and other transportation parties on timely topics related to local project delivery policies, processes, procedures, and the peer-sharing of best practices.

Topics for this webinar include:

Toll Credits (w/ Q&A session)
Timely Use of Funds Extensions
Updates on CALTAP Training & Services
FHWA's Build a Better Mousetrap Program
This Year's BABM Winner: Walnut Creek's "Safe Sighting of Signs & Signals" (automating traffic signal sight distance verification)

These webinars are free and attendance is encouraged for anyone who works with Caltrans local assistance processes for local or tribal agencies.

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Fugitive Dust Mitigation Training

September 14th, 2023, 9:00am – 12:00pm PT

CALTAP is hosting an online training class detailing the sources, impact, and mitigation of fugitive dust as a construction byproduct, the first in a series of Sustainable Engineering Training Academy (SETA) modules targeting transportation and construction engineers, planners, and project managers.

Mixing lecture with case studies and interactive exercises, course participants will learn what fugitive dust is, how its commonly released during construction phases, how to calculate that release, and what mitigation strategies exist.

AQMD RULE 403 requires large construction projects

to prevent, reduce, or mitigate fugitive dust emissions

FDM Target Audience:

Industry professionals involved in securing, planning, & implementing construction projects and mitigating their environmental impact

Engineering students interested in understanding & mitigating airborne particulates released during construction operations

Instructors & Presenters:

Hamid Rahai, Professor/Director, Center for Energy & Environmental Research & Services, Cal State Long Beach

David Khorram, Superintendent of Building & Safety, Long Beach Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau, City of Long Beach

Kenneth Taylor, Design Manager, Griffith Company

Auston Cho, Construction Manager, Port of Long Beach

David Tran, Sr Civil Engineer, Port of Long Beach

Class size is limited — register now to secure your spot!

*** WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ***

Caltrans Tribal Monitor Survey

The Caltrans Division of Environmental Analysis/Cultural Studies Office is surveying local and regional agencies in an effort to establish more consistent statewide policies regarding the participation and reimbursement of California Native American Tribes in project environmental and cultural studies, including tribal monitoring of transportation activities.

Your response to this five-question survey is confidential and greatly appreciated, as it will assist Caltrans in advancing the development of guidance for broad mutual benefit among all parties.

For an overview of current guidance and procedures on this topic, please see Caltrans FAQ on Native American Consultation & Consideration of Tribal Traditional Knowledge.

Complete the survey now - it only takes a few minutes!

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As more CALTAP site features get released, know that we'll be bringing you new resource collections to simplify your search for eligible funding, online presentations and webinars, and on-demand recorded trainings.

Also be sure to checkout our online training and events calendars, where you'll find upcoming classes, conference, and webinars by event date. Most are free of charge and support online attendance.

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