California's Local Technical Assistance Program

CALTAP helps California's local transportation agencies strengthen their workforce, improve project delivery, and stay current with evolving industry practices. Through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing, we connect professionals with the resources and support they need to succeed.

As part of our commitment to expanding training opportunities for local agency partners, we recently launched an On-Demand Training Catalog. This library includes 300+ self-paced virtual courses available anytime, giving you flexible access to training whenever and wherever it works best.

We're also expanding professional development opportunities through certificate programs and specialized training resources, including:

In addition, we're curating a showcase of California Innovation to share agency best practices and highlight creative solutions from across the state.

In 2026, we're expanding our Equipment Loan Program to include a Radar Speed Sign and Traffic Counter.

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NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • WASTEWATER

    This special screening of "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong" explores the challenges of public works and maintaining aging infrastructure

  • WHAT IS GIS?

    This free webinar provides a solid introduction to GIS, exploring fundamental concepts like spatial data sources and software tools

  • STATE OF THE REGION

    Watch SCAG's "Exploring Regional Progress with the 2026 State of the Region Report", an assessment of SoCal's demographics, mobility, & economy

  • HVY EQUIP TRAINING

    This 4-day in-person course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for safely operating and working around heavy equipment

  • ROAD WEATHER

    This road weather webinar demonstrates how variable speed limits can be used to automatically reduce speed when hazardous conditions are detected

  • OSHA 10 TRAINING

    This OSHA 10 workshop hosted in Nice, CA, offers a comprehensive safety program designed for workers and supervisors in the construction industry

  • PWX RADIO

    APWA's July podcast explores the top social media tips for public works professionals

  • RECOVERY OPS

    APWA's Recovery Operations Field Manual covers what you need to know as you transition from emergency response to recovery

  • FEMA GRANTS

    The Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities program makes $1B in federal funding available to states, local governments, territories & Tribal Nations

  • SAFE SYSTEM TOOLKIT

    NCHRP presents 30 tools designed to support the broader institutionalization of the Safe System Approach

  • ASPHALT HANDBOOK

    NAPA's Asphalt Handbook is now available as a fully searchable website and mobile app to give crews on-demand access in the field

  • DESIGN CHALLENGE

    FHWA invites proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a National Fallen Highway Workers Memorial

  • ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT

    The Stream by AASHTO podcast explores awareness, accessibility, and inclusion for the disabled community within the mobility industry

  • RESILIENCY

    Learn how collaborative approaches, innovative designs, and data-driven analysis can elevate infrastructure resilience & long-term performance

  • PROJECT FIT ANALYSIS

    This SNCC webinar recording can help you determine which funding program—SS4A, HSIP, ATP, or state sources—is the best fit for your safety project

  • ATP OFFICE HOURS

    Log-in with the ATRC to virtually discuss your ATP grant application, project implementation, available resources, reporting needs, program eval, and more

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS