“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment”
DIVISION OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE
P.O. BOX 942874, MS –1
SACRAMENTO, CA 94274 –0001
PHONE (916) 653- 8620
FAX (916) 654- 2409
TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov /programs/local-assistance
February 28, 2025
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 Award
Dear Philip Nitollama:
Congratulations! Your HSIP application has been selected for funding:
Application ID Location Description of Work Project Cost HSIP Funds Requested
08-Riverside-1 160 signalized
Intersections
citywide.
Replace existing
antiquated signal
controllers with new
2070 signal
controllers with
updated software.
$1,597,600 $ 798,800
08-Riverside-2 Various
signalized
intersections,
roadway
segments and
nonsignalized
multi-way stop-
controlled
intersections
citywide.
Install pedestrian
median fencing,
upgrade pedestrian
crossings with
enhanced safety
features, and
upgrade multi-way
stop controlled
intersections.
$ 5,664,100 $ 5,097,690
08-Riverside-3 Van Buren
Boulevard
between
Arlington
Avenue and
Magnolia
Avenue.
Install / convert
existing Class II bike
lane to Class II
buffered bike lane,
including striping
removals, new
striping installation,
pavement legends,
bicycle detection,
and signage
modifications.
$ 348,200 $ 313,380
Philip Nitollama
February 28, 2025
“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” 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:
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.
Philip Nitollama
February 28, 2025
“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment”
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 Eduardo Moreno- Castaneda at 909-963-9282, or at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Alberto Vergel De Dios, PE
District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE)
Division of Planning, Local Assistance
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Good afternoon,
On behalf of Caltrans District 8, I’d like to congratulate you. One or more of your HSIP application(s) has been selected for funding. Please see attached letter for more details about the awarded project(s) and helpful information that will help you with the delivery of your project(s).
Best regards,
Eduardo Moreno Castaneda
Senior Transportation Planner
Local Assistance Program Manager
Division of Transportation Planning/Local Assistance
Caltrans District 8
Cell 909-963-9282
[email protected]
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