Caltrans Wins U.S. DOT 2011 National Roadway Safety Award

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Nov 15, 2011

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Caltrans with a 2011 National Roadway Safety Award for developing an innovative safety software program that makes it easier for local transportation agencies to prioritize safety projects. The application determines which projects offer ...

$214 million invested in California public transit, air quality

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Oct 31, 2011

Public transit projects across California are receiving bond funds to upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, and modernize transit stations to create jobs across the state, according to an Oct. 31 press statement from Caltrans. The 138 projects will receive ...

Caltrans receives $55 million to reduce congestion, improve safety on intercity rail corridor

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Sep 01, 2011

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Aug. 31 awarded three grants totaling $55 million to reduce congestion and increase safety on the Pacific Surfliner intercity rail corridor between Los Angeles and San Diego, according to Caltrans. “More Californians are choosing trains ...

Caltrans: Flashing lights means move over to protect highway workers

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jul 11, 2011

Caltrans kicked off a statewide campaign on July 11 with 700 electronic highway signs throughout California that light up with a new Move Over message intended to increase safety for motorists, highway workers and law enforcement. The message, “Slow or Move ...

Third Caltrans worker killed since May, agency calls for statewide safety standdown

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jun 20, 2011

The third California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) worker in 48 days died on the job after being struck by a vehicle, according to a June 20 press statement from the agency. These fatalities are the most ever in such a ...