CALTRANS HISTORY
SAFETY
DES GUIDING PRINCIPLES
SACRAMENTO AREA HIGHWAYS
THIEN'S
CHOICE
100

In 1895 the California State Legislature created this state agency, which is a precursor to Caltrans.

The Bureau of Highways

100
Where on the 2nd floor is the automated external defibrillator (AED) located?

On the wall near Room 222, by the elevators.

100

The desired bahaviors found in our DES Guiding Principles are refered to as what?

__________ Expectations

Cultural Expectations

100

"Business 80" which runs along 29th & 30th Streets is officially designated as State Route ___?

State Route 51

100

This Combo at Costco food court is famously priced at $1.50

Hot dog and soda

200

In 1973 the Bridge Department joined Caltrans. Before then, it was its own state agency. In what year was the Bridge Department originaly established?

1923

200
​Where on the 2nd floor are the first aid kits located?​

In the north and south kitchenettes.

200

Our Division Chief has shared his vision of TEAM OF TEAMS.

He refers to our sub-division often times working in SILOS.  Break-down of SILOS starts with this Leadership Competency?

Communication

200

Route 275 has this historic feature.

The Tower Bridge

200

What is Costco's private label brand?

Kirkland Signature

300

In 1936, construction of California's first freeway was begun over a dry creek bed in Pasadena. What is the name of this freeway?

Arroyo Seco Parkway (Also known as the Pasadena Freeway)

300

What month was Safety Awareness Week 2024?


April 22 thru 26, 2024.

300

List any 2 of the 5 Values of our Cultural Expectations.

Engagement

Equity

Innovation

Integrity

Pride

300

How many bridges  within Sacramento City Limits cross the American River, not including railroad & lightrail bridges.

9   (Jibboom, I-5, SR160, Pipes/Jed Smith Trail, Bus 80, H-Street, Guy West, Howe, Watt)

300

how much is Costcos Executive Membership Upgrade fee?

an additional $65 for gold star/business members

400

The Bixby Creek Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge are two of California's most photographed bridges. What type of bridge is the Bixby Creek Bridge?

Concrete (open-spandrel) arch bridge

400

Which office supports and cultivates a healthy and safe workplace for all employees?

The Office of Employee Health and Safety

400

Our DES Guiding Principles is based on this DES quality management framework?

ISO-9001

400

Highway 84 from Rio Vista to West Sac has this very unique feature?

The Real McCoy Ferry

400

Where is the first Costco location?

Seattle Washington

500

The world's first four-level freeway interchange opened to the public in 1953 in Los Angeles.  What US/State Routes does it serve?

US Route 101 and State Route 110

500

Caltrans mandates that all employees that are assigned to work in office work settings shall attend safety meetings at least __________?

Quarterly

500

You can learn more each month about the DES Guiding Principles by spending your lunch time at one of these presentations?

Leadership Brown Bags
500

How many highways (State and Federal) within the Sacramento City Limits?

8 (Routes 5, 16, 50, 51, 80, 99, 160, 275)

500

What is the max cashback you can earn annually as a Costco Executive member?

$1,250