“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” CALTRANS DISTRICT 12
DIVISION OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE
1750 E 4th St #100| Santa Ana, CA 92705–0001
(657) 328-6000 | [email protected]
www.dot.ca.gov /programs/local-assistance
February 27, 2025
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Award
Dear City of Fullerton
Congratulations! Your HSIP application has been selected for funding:
Application ID: 12-Fullerton-1
Location: Intersections of Orangethorpe Ave at Harbor Blvd, Orangethorpe Ave at Euclid St, Orangethorpe Ave at Brookhurst Rd, Orangethorpe Ave at Magnolia Ave, Harbor Blvd at Commonwealth Ave, and Harbor Blvd at Chapman Ave.
Description of Work: Improve signal hardware and install intersection lighting. Provide protected left turn phase.
Project Cost: $3,576,000
HSIP Funds Requested: $3,218,400
The complete list of funded projects in HSIP Cycle 12 Call for Projects is available online at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety- improvement-program/approved-project-lists.
The agency’s first step is to contact the appropriate District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) who can assist with the funding allocation process and other project management requirements. The DLAE contact information is available at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local- assistance/other-important-issues/local-assistance-contacts.
To help in the success of your project, here are some important items to note:
1. Both federal and state funds will be used for HSIP Cycle 12 projects. Please pay attention to the funding type for your project as listed in the Cycle 12 project list. • Any project receiving $1.2 million or more in HSIP funding is federalized. • Projects receiving between $800,000 and $1.2 million in HSIP funding are federalized only if they qualify for the High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) Special Rule. • All other projects will use state funds.
2. The HSIP is a reimbursement program. Reimbursable work cannot commence on your project until you receive an allocation (for state funds) or an authorization (for federal funds) from Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) for this project.
3. For state funded HSIP projects, please note:
Mr. Jeffrey Chinchilla, Associate Engineer
2/27/2025
“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” a. The funding allocation process for HSIP projects with state HSIP funding is different from projects in other programs such as ATP/STIP and SB1. The funding allocation for HSIP projects is processed through Caltrans DLA, not the CTC. b. The funding allocation request is Phase specific, i.e. Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right of Way (ROW) or Construction (CON).
For more guidance on implementing State-funded HSIP projects, please visit https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway- safety-improvement-program/state-funded-hsip.
4. For federally funded HSIP projects, please follow the project authorization process in Chapter 3 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
5. The delivery of the HSIP Cycle 12 projects must meet the below milestones:
a. The PE phase (if applicable) must be allocated by 12/31/2025; b. The Construction (CON) phase must be allocated by 3/31/2028 (6 months may be added for projects with consultant for PE).
For HSIP project delivery requests and status of the projects, please visit https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway- safety-improvement-program/delivery-requirements-status-approved-projects.
6. It is the agency’s responsibility to review their project scope throughout the project delivery process and confirm that HSIP funding is used to fund the approved eligible scope as defined in your HSIP application. In case that any scope or cost change is needed, please contact your DLAE.
7. Prior to engaging in any Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contract procurement(s), agencies should reference Chapter 10 (Consultant Selection) of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), located at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local- assistance/guidelines-and-procedures/local-assistance-procedures-manual-lapm.
If you have any questions about your project, please feel free to contact Erick Locke at (805) 732-9817, or at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jonathan Lawhead, P.E.
District Local Assistance Engineer