Training Needs Survey
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CALACT is seeking transit agency’s input on training needs for webinars, workshops, and conference sessions during the next 24 months. Please take five minutes to complete the survey
U.S. DOT and FTA Updates
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On May 02, 2023, U.S. DOT published an updated version of 49 CFR Part 40 (The USDOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulation). The changes will become effective on June 1, 2023. The Summary of Changes webpage lists changes for employees, employers, third-party administrators, collectors, and other stakeholders.
USDOT Final Rule on Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs
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USDOT has published a Final Rule on Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs. The Rule is effective June 1, 2023. This rule allows DOT-regulated employers to use oral fluid specimens for drug testing, as well as – Please know, the U.S. Department of Health … Read more
Apply TODAY for a Caltrans Scholarship!
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Did you know Caltrans has an established partnership with the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) to offer scholarships to students aspiring to lead careers in the Transportation industry? Apply TODAY for a Caltrans Scholarship! Did you know Caltrans has an established partnership with the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) to offer scholarships to students aspiring … Read more
Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Funds for Transit Systems Affected by Major Disasters Occurring in Calendar Years 2017 & 2020-2022
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $212.3 million under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program to transit agencies to help them recover from major declared disasters in 2017 and 2020-2022. To receive funding, transit agencies must have eligible expenses resulting from an event for which the President declared a major disaster within those timeframes. FTA’s Emergency Relief program enables FTA to … Read more
ZEB Shuttle Procurement Update
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We are pleased to inform everyone that our latest procurement for Paratransit vehicles, RFP 20-01 (Z2) has been completed. This phase of our electric vehicle solicitation has made awards to three dealers representing five cutaway bus configurations: ABC Bus Sales for Coach & Equipment/UES and Optimal, Davey Coach Sales for Turtle Top Motiv and Optimal … Read more