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

  • SENSOR THREATS

    Research highlights how ILD sensors embedded in pavement for traffic control are concerningly vulnerable to novel cyber & physical attacks

  • STRUCTURAL TESTING

    Learn how digital twins are being applied to structural testing and evaluation to support predictive modeling & performance-based decision-making

  • KNOWLEDGE MGMT

    Hear practical insights from leading state DOTs on how agencies can launch, scale, and sustain knowledge management initiatives

  • POTHOLE TREATMENTS

    Learn about efficient and cost-effective pothole patching treatments to enhance the performance & longevity of pothole patches during winter

  • TTPCC NOMINATIONS

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking nominations for Tribal representatives to serve on the Tribal Transportation Program Coordinating Committee

  • ENGINEERING ETHICS

    This virtual training is ideal for engineers who are looking to meet their ethical training requirements & those who wish to enhance their ethical decision

  • FINANCIAL REPORTING

    This free webinar explores practical ways finance teams are using to improve the clarity and usefulness of their financial reporting

  • INNOVATING CONCRETE

    Free DRISI webinar presents on the implementation of alternative supplementary cementitious materials in pavement concrete across California

  • EMPLOYEE RETENTION

    Discover how the Wisconsin DOT is transforming workforce stability through intentional employee retention & engagement initiatives

  • FLEET MANAGEMENT

    The Public Fleet Management Certificate provides an overview of the many skills and areas of knowledge fleet managers need to be successful

  • PUBLIC FLEETS

    Learn how to demonstrate reliability, accountability and compliance to strengthen the public’s trust in your fleet ... all with data, visibility, & transparency

  • APWA REPORTER

    The July 2026 issue focuses on climate adaption in PWX, technology modernization, & how to keep state-funded projects on schedule

  • LOCAL ASSISTANCE DAY

    Join Caltrans DLA to hear news & updates on SafeTREC's safety resources, the HSIP Cycle 13 call for projects, and the Office of Civil Compliance on DBE

  • PROPOSAL EVALUATION

    This OpenGov webinar shares how procurement teams are running evaluations that are consistent, documented, & designed to hold up

  • ASSET MANAGEMENT

    NCHRP research provides a comprehensive approach for transportation agencies to integrate TSMO into Transportation Asset Management

  • AV CRASH DASHBOARD

    SafeTREC's new Autonomous Vehicle Crash Dashboard provides a public resource to explore autonomous vehicle crash data reported in California

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS