New Preliminary Environmental Study Form
The Caltrans DLA Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (ECO) is hosting two free workshops on January 20 & 22, 2026, to showcase their new and improved Preliminary Environmental Study (PES, LAPM 6-A) form.
This updated version includes enhanced capabilities such as smart logic and streamlined inputs for environmental scoping designed to streamline environmental documentation and improve project clarity. Attend this webinar to get hands-on guidance and to prepare for the upcoming pilot launch on January 26, 2026.
This training is ideal for Local Public Agencies that complete federally funded local assistance projects, especially for staff involved in environmental documentation and project scoping.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to accurately complete the new Pilot PES Form
- Explore the form's new features & smart logic enhancements
- Understand key differences between the Pilot PES & previous Exhibit 6-A
Registration Links: DOWNLOAD THE FLYER
- Session 1: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 2pm-3:30pm
- Session 2: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 10am-11:30am
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance
DLA oversees over $1B in annual funding that California's 600+ cities, counties, and regional agencies use to improve their transportation infrastructure and provide transportation services.
This represents roughly 1,200 new projects authorized annually through the Local Assistance Program, of which ~700 are construction related.
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