California's Local Technical Assistance Program

To become your one-stop shop for training and support, our team is building a comprehensive catalog of local agency training that covers everything from staff professional development to hands-on technical/engineering courses to regulatory and contract compliance. From this one catalog (and accompanying calendar), you’re able to register for courses offered in-person, onsite, and online across multiple providers.

We’re also bringing a new focus to California innovation by sharing on-the-job ingenuity and best practices captured from agencies across the state. Solutions to help get your job done easier and more efficiently.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

We’ll be unlocking new features and capabilities over the next couple of weeks, so consider subscribing to stay up on the latest developments. And if you have a request or feature you’d like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • TRAFFIC NAVIGATOR

    Read the summer 2025 edition of the Traffic Safety Navigator to learn about the progress of California's Strategic Highway Safety Plan

  • RESEARCH ROUNDUP

    NCHRP's latest rollout offers an in-depth look at Snapshots for Transportation Planning, Applying a Safe Systems Approach, and Traffic Capacity LOS

  • BRIDGE BEARING R&R

    Join NCPP for a strategic overview of bridge bearing operations, focusing on their critical role in ensuring long-term structural integrity and performance

  • CAM GUIDELINES

    CDFW's New Opportunities for Advance Mitigation: CAM webinar is now available for public viewing. Access the presentation and CAM guidelines here!

  • ROAD SAFETY CULTURE

    It's not too late to join the Road Safety Champion Program. Start by taking this free "Intro to Traffic Safety Culture" online training from the team at NCRRS!

  • LOCAL ASSISTANCE DAY

    Catch-up on the latest state and federal funding programs and policies by watching the August 2025 Local Assistance Day webinar recording

  • SAFE SYSTEM TOOLKIT

    SafeTREC has updated its "Implementing the Safe System Approach" toolkit with new strategies and easier keyword-based navigation

  • PAVEMENT GRANTS

    CalRecycle's Rubberized Pavement Grant Program offers funding opportunities for projects that promote responsible recycling of waste tires

  • PORT GRANTS

    Apply now for the Port Infrastructure Development Program to receive funding for projects that increase port safety, efficiency, & reliability

  • CALTAP AT PWX 2025

    Join Director Tom O'Brien at PWX Chicago to discuss the value of practical training and how it can offer an alternative to traditional college career pathways

  • PUBLIC FEEDBACK

    There's still time to submit your comments and ideas to help steer the development of the nation's next surface transportation reauthorization bill

  • MSE WALLS

    NCHRP Synthesis 644 documents DOT asset management practices for mechanically stabilized earth walls to better assess their risk and lifecycle costs

  • APWA REPORTER

    The August issue of APWA's Reporter Magazine is here with the latest on federal funding, broadband in cities, and adopting a policy of continuous improvement

  • COMMUNICATIONS 101

    WV LTAP is presenting a free webinar series designed to improve your professional communications, both written and oral. Sign up now to attend!

  • FUTURE-FOCUSED ROADS

    APWA offers free access to on-demand training that covers multiple topics, including pavement, road performance, & environmental construction

  • RESEARCH ROUNDUP

    Check out NCHRP's latest research rollout to learn the latest on traffic data capture, pavement mixture design, stormwater program management, and more

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS