CALTRANS NEWS

Director's Corner

As many in the “Baby Boomer” generation near retirement age, we’re facing a unique challenge to ensure staffing levels while continuing to maintain a high level of service. At Caltrans, 37 percent of managers and supervisors... More

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Rail Project Honored by Council
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) honored Caltrans Division of Rail (DOR) with a “Regional Project of the Year” award for its environmentally friendly Voluntary Diesel Retrofit and Automatic Engine... More

Teens' Mighty Bridge Shatters Former Record
Both Caltrans Parents Claim Bragging Rights! Could you build a bridge that would hold 1,600 pounds with a few dozen Popsicle sticks and some wood glue? That’s what two 16-year-old Sacramento boys did for a class... More

Training Conference
The “Caltrans Training Community Conference – Our Role in Workforce Excellence,” was co-sponsored by the Division of Transportation Planning’s Office of Professional Development and the Division of Training. The... More

Prop 1B Funding Status
State of California voters, recognizing the need for infrastructure improvements in November 2006, approved Proposition 1B – the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006. The... More

CTF’s Recognition Opportunities and Current Activities
Mark your calendars for the upcoming TRANNY awards and Transportation Forum. Now is the time to submit your nominations of California transportation individuals, projects, or programs that should be recognized for... More

Hats Off

Director Will Kempton has received a Distinguished Service Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). Kempton was honored for demonstrating leadership in the transportation system during a... More

Health and Wellness

Drinking too much coffee, tea, and sodas containing caffeine makes the body lose water. To avoid being dehydrated, the answer is simple: drink water! Water is pure liquid refreshment and makes up almost two... More

Award Honorees

The following employees retired in February and certificates were requested... More

Exams and Recruitment

Supervisor, Tunnels & Tubes (Open N/P Spot)
Associate Aviation Consultant (Open)
Associate Right of Way Agent (Promo)
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Who's New

Megan Rettke
Megan Rettke is the new Assistant Division Chief over the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Office in the Division of Procurement and Contracts. Rettke has worked for the Department for 20 years in administration, more... More

CTN Extra!

Caltrans News (CTN) staff inserted this new CTN Extra! tab to cover a variety of items planned for future editions. One month you could read an article – the next month, you might find a poem or memorable quote. Let us know... More

Archived Newsletters

January 2008 Newsletter
2007 CT News Newsletters
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