Local Right-of-Way
The Office of Local Right of Way (OLRW) leads the division in providing Right of Way guidance, tools, and targeted training by delivering the “red carpet” service to all and providing a customized level of support to our stakeholders, Caltrans’ District staff, and Local Public Agency Partners Statewide.
OLRW helps facilitating projects, providing Right of Way policy guidance on the Uniform Act, Federal or State laws and regulations. Guidance on the Right of Way Stewardship & Oversight Agreement and the Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapters 13 & 14. OLRW works to breakdown silos and foster collaborations with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
OLRW helps facilitating projects, providing Right of Way policy guidance on the Uniform Act, Federal or State laws and regulations. Guidance on the Right of Way Stewardship & Oversight Agreement and the Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapters 13 & 14. OLRW works to breakdown silos and foster collaborations with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Resources
- Guidance for Exhibit 13-A (DOCX)
- Local Programs
- Utility Relocations
- FHWA website
- Who Does What Matrix (PDF)
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
- California State Statutes
- Plans Preparation Manual
- Title VI / Non-Discrimination
- Preliminary Engineering Right of Way (PERW) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Forms
- Exhibit 13-A: Short Form Right of Way Certification Local Assistance Project (PDF)
- Exhibit 13-B: Right of Way Certification Local Assistance Project (PDF)
- Exhibit 13-C: Consultant Selection Criteria and Guide (PDF)
- Exhibit 13-D: Uniform Relocation Act Benefits Summary (PDF)
- Exhibit 13-E: Preliminary Engineering Right of Way Checklist (PDF)
- Exhibit 13-F: Local Public Agency Real Property Services Checklist (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-A: Local Agency Submittal Requirements for Federal Participation in Utility Relocations (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-B: Local Agency Utility Agreement Provisions for Federal Participation (PDF)
- Exhibit14-C: FHWA Specific Authorization / Approval of Utility Agreement (PDF)
- LAPM 14-D: Notice to Owner - Local Assistance - DOT (PDF)
- LAPM 14-D: Revised Notice to Owner - Local Assistance - DOT (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-E: Report of Investigation (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-F: Utility Agreements (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-G: Utility Agreement Clauses (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-H: Stages of R/W Utilities Through Stages of Project Development (PDF)
- Exhibit 14-I: Local Agency / Utility Owner Special Agreement (PDF)
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Contacts
General Questions: local.rightofway@dot.ca.gov
Neidy Pinuelas | Office Chief
Mary Gutierrez | Research Specialist
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