Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) Information Technology (IT) Projects

Below is a list of proposed IT Projects that are currently in the PAL review and approval process with the California Department of Technology (CDT). For purposes of this list “PAL Stage” refers to the last document officially submitted to CDT.

Projects are removed from this list when they exit the PAL process because: 1) the Agency/state entity receives CDT’s approval to begin project implementation; 2) CDT approves a Project Delegation Request; 3) the Agency/state entity withdraws the project; or 4) the CDT denies the project approval.

2660-548 Bridge Management System (BMS)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing the replacement of the existing Structure Maintenance Automated Report Transmittal (SMART) application in response to updated mandates outlined in Title 23 USC 144 Section 5. The current SMART system falls short of meeting the revised National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) introduced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2022. This proposal seeks to establish a robust Bridge Management System (BMS) that satisfies the new data collection and reporting requirements, while integrating seamlessly with current workflows such as inspection, project development, load rating, maintenance design, and hydraulics. This initiative is an important step toward optimizing bridge asset management capabilities in compliance with the updated federal legislation.

Project Approval Documents

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Website Accessibility Certification

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