New Sustainable Engineering Training:

GHG Emissions & Mitigations in Construction

December 7, 2023, 9:00am – 11:00am PT

CALTAP presents our latest course in sustainable engineering training focused on measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an overview of GHGs and their CO₂ equivalent
• Identify sources of GHG emission in construction projects
• Understand how a project's carbon footprint is calculated
• Identify different GHG mitigation approaches

Capacity is limited, register now or click here for more info

CITT Town Hall Meeting

November 17, 2023, 7:30am – 10:00am PT

Join the Center for International Trade & Transportation (CITT) for this year's Town Hall on "Decarbonization: Truth, Consequences, & Hard Choices", a brass-tacks talk about ensuring a sustainable & economically secure future.

Hosted at the Pointe Conference Center inside CSULB's Walter Pyramid, tickets are limited so register now to secure your spot!

Talking Freight Webinar

November 14, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT

This month's Talking Freight webinar presents wildlife considerations in freight planning & policies from FHWA Wyoming Division, North Carolina DOT, and the Office of Federal Lands Highway. Participate in an open Q&A to engage these speakers along with fellow freight practitioners during the webinar.

Register now or click here for more information

Miss the Training? Watch the Recording:

California Department of Fish & Wildlife Training

On October 30, 2023, CDFW hosted a 2-hour training detailing an overview of SB790 and its Fish & Game Codes §1955-1958 as well as the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Consistency Determination (CD) process.

Ideal for industry professionals who secure, plan, and/or implement enviro permits for construction projects and mitigating their environmental impact.

View the recording now or click here to learn more

Fresh Off the Press:

Caltrans Local Assistance Day

The recording of Nov 2nd's Local Assistance Day statewide webinar is now available. Hosted by the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance to inform RTPAs, MPOs, local agencies, and other interested transportation parties, topics from this quarterly webinar included:

• Apportionments & Obligation Authority
• Expedited Project Selection Process
• Preliminary Engineering Right of Way Checklist
• Modified Buy America Requirements
• Upcoming Training Opportunities

View the recording now

Last Chance to Give Feedback:

Caltrans Environmental Process Review

The Caltrans Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (ECO) is asking local agencies to complete a brief online survey to better understand how ECO processes can be improved. All responses are strictly confidential.

ECO Office Hours — Ask an Expert: Have questions about ECO's Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form or process? Join them virtually the first Thursday of every month from 1–2pm PT for an informal Q&A.

Login here to participate or visit CALTAP.org for more information

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